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Vehicle Appraisal BC — $75 Certified Car & ICBC Appraisal

Looking for a car appraisal near you in British Columbia? We deliver certified vehicle appraisals for ICBC paperwork, PST refunds, total-loss disputes, and private-sale transfers — fully remote, 1-hour turnaround, $75 flat. Serving Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, Kelowna, and every BC city.

Why Choose Us

  • $75 Flat-Rate Certified Appraisal
  • 1-Hour Turnaround After Acceptance
  • Open 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
  • Remote Document Review
  • Certified Appraisers

Estimate Your PST Value Support

Use our free calculator to compare a purchase price with a documented appraised value for a privately purchased vehicle.

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$1,000$100,000
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PST without appraisal$1,800
PST with appraisal$1,200
PST Savings$600
Appraisal Fee-$75
Your Net Savings$525

You could save $525 after the appraisal fee. That's a 33% reduction in PST.

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Why Choose IC Appraisal BC?

Our goal is to simplify the process and provide reliable appraisal paperwork designed for BC private-sale and transfer situations.

Clear $75 Flat-Rate Pricing

At just $75 + tax, our certified remote vehicle appraisal keeps cost simple. No in-person visit required, and the appraisal can support a lower PST value when the facts justify it.

Fast Delivery After Acceptance

Once we review and accept your application, your completed BC vehicle appraisal (FIN-320) is delivered by email within 1 hour after payment.

Supportability Review

We review your file before completing the appraisal so the valuation is based on photos, documents, condition, mileage, and the facts available.

Convenient 24/7 Service

Submit your application anytime, day or night. We process car appraisals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Certified Appraisers

Your vehicle appraisal is completed by a certified, qualified appraiser and prepared for ICBC and BC broker paperwork.

How It Works

Fast, simple, and designed to document the vehicle value clearly.

1

Complete the Application

Fill out a short form and upload photos of your vehicle from multiple angles, including any damage and your signed APV9T form.

2

We Review Your Submission

Our team reviews your photos and details, then sends you an appraisal quote based on the information provided.

3

We Accept Your Application

After we accept your application, your 1-hour timer begins. Payment is made upon application and refunded if we don't accept.

4

Receive Your Certified Vehicle Appraisal

Within 1 hour after acceptance and payment, receive your completed, signed BC vehicle appraisal (FIN-320) prepared for ICBC and Autoplan broker paperwork.

5

Use Documented Appraised Value

Bring your certified appraisal to your insurance broker so the transfer tax (PST) paperwork can be supported by the documented appraised value.

Car Appraisal Near You — Anywhere in British Columbia

No need to drive to a shop. We provide certified remote vehicle appraisals across every BC city:

BC Interior

Fraser Valley

  • Abbotsford
  • Chilliwack
  • Mission
  • Maple Ridge
  • Delta
  • White Rock

Don't see your city? If you are in BC, we serve you remotely.

Common Situations We Help With

A certified BC vehicle appraisal is most useful when the real vehicle condition, mileage, market reality, or ICBC valuation does not match a generic reference value.

Private-sale buyers

Get a vehicle appraisal when the car you bought is worth less than a generic reference value because of mileage, condition, prior damage, or market reality.

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ICBC total-loss disputes

When ICBC declares your vehicle a total loss and the actual cash value (ACV) offer feels low, an independent BC car appraisal supports a higher settlement.

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High-mileage vehicles

Older daily drivers and work vehicles often need a condition-aware vehicle appraisal instead of one-size-fits-all reference table assumptions.

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Imported or specialty vehicles

Uncommon trims, imports, rebuilt titles, and classic cars rarely fit generic valuation tables. A certified BC car appraisal documents the real market value.

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PST refund preparation

If PST was already paid, organize payment proof, registration receipts, vehicle photos, and a certified appraisal before preparing your BC refund file (30-day deadline).

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When Do You Need a Vehicle Appraisal in BC?

Our certified BC car appraisals help British Columbians document vehicle value for ICBC settlements, PST paperwork, transfers, and legal situations.

Private Vehicle Purchase

Buying a used car privately in BC? A certified vehicle appraisal supports PST based on documented market value when the price is below a reference book.

ICBC Total Loss Dispute

ICBC declared your car a total loss and offered a low actual cash value (ACV)? An independent BC car appraisal documents a higher market value to support a better settlement.

Estate Transfer

Transferring a vehicle from a deceased family member? A certified ICBC appraisal documents the vehicle value for BC transfer paperwork.

Divorce Settlement

Dividing assets during a separation? A certified vehicle appraisal documents fair market value for settlement discussions and court paperwork.

Bankruptcy Proceedings

Need to establish vehicle value for a BC bankruptcy filing? Our certified car appraisal provides documented proof of market value.

Family Transfer or Gift

Gifting a vehicle to a family member in BC? A certified appraisal documents current market value for transfer paperwork and PST support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a BC vehicle appraisal?

A BC vehicle appraisal is a certified motor-vehicle valuation completed by a qualified appraiser in British Columbia. The output is the FIN-320 form used by ICBC and Autoplan brokers to document a vehicle’s fair market value for PST and transfer paperwork.

Do you do car appraisals near me?

Yes. We provide certified car appraisals anywhere in BC remotely — Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, Victoria, Saanich, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon, Prince George, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Squamish, Whistler, and every other BC city. No driveway visit needed.

How much does an ICBC appraisal cost?

A certified ICBC appraisal from us is $75 + tax — flat-rate, with payment collected after we review and accept your file. There are no add-ons for mileage, vehicle type, or location.

Can your appraisal support an ICBC total loss dispute?

Yes. If ICBC has declared your vehicle a total loss and the actual cash value (ACV) offer feels low, our independent BC vehicle appraisal documents a higher market value supported by photos, condition data, mileage, and current BC market comparables. Brokers and adjusters accept this format.

Is this a remote vehicle appraisal?

Yes. Our entire service is online vehicle appraisal — you upload photos and documents, we review, and you receive your certified appraisal by email within 1 hour after acceptance and payment. No driveway visit, no shop, no waiting room.

When does the 1-hour timer start?

The 1-hour turnaround starts after we review and accept your application and payment is complete. If any details or photos are missing, we will contact you before acceptance.

What photos do I need to upload?

We require clear photos of: front of vehicle, rear of vehicle, driver side, passenger side, interior dashboard (optional), odometer, any visible damage, and your signed APV9T Transfer/Tax Form showing the sale price.

How do I pay?

You can pay by credit card (processing fee applies) or e-transfer (no processing fee). Payment is made when you submit your application and is refunded if we cannot accept the file.

Ready for Your BC Vehicle Appraisal?

Get your certified car or ICBC appraisal in just 1 hour for only $75 — fully remote, anywhere in British Columbia.

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