In January 2009 I traveled to Scottsdale AZ to begin auto-appraisal certification training. Barrett-Jackson hosts the worlds greatest collector car auctions and I performed my hands-on training at this very prestigious event. I participated in the International Automotive Appraisers Association (I.A.A.A.) automotive appraisal training courses and the IAAA is the foremost and highly recognized group of automotive appraisal organizations. I attend yearly auto appraisal continuing education seminars, training courses, and the All Auto Appraisal Industry Conference presented by the I.A.A.A and use knowledge garnered from various sources in the auto industry and personal experiences in collecting cars that started at the young age of just fifteen years old, which help to support my findings.

Presently,  my vehicle appraisal and valuation services are available to owners, insurers, financers and interested parties of antique, classic, custom, exotic, rare and daily driver vehicles. More specifically, I am accredited to provide valuations that are U.S.A.A.P. (Uniform Standards for Automotive Appraisal Procedure) compliant, and meet needs and expectations in the following areas:

• Insurance appraisals for coverage - stated and agreed value.

• Vehicle sales appraisals.

• Estate, legal and charitable contribution appraisals that are IRS, State and Insurance Company compliant.

• Diminished value reports.

• Loss of use reports.

• Pre-purchase inspections.

• And More!

Key Qualifications

• I have completed a 4 year ground-up build project restoration for the purpose of entering the automobile into the International Show Car Association (The “ISCA”) competition circuit. The vehicle was awarded best in class in several cities throughout the United States.

• I designed, built and maintain one of the most prestigious and upscale vehicle facilities in the western part of New York State, and possibly beyond. My team and I are continuously entrusted with vehicles that range from a fully restored 1929 Cadillac to one of the rarest and most desirable Supercars in the world, a Saleen S7.

• I regularly attend various automotive events throughout the country and beyond. Continuously, I improving upon my knowledge base, updating my skills as a certified auto appraiser and in general, always stay in touch with “today’s” current vehicle market. 

“I look at vehicles through meticulous and detail oriented eyes. I enjoy having the opportunity to continuously sharpen my skills even further and provide an important service to the community of automobile owners, enthusiasts, insurers and interested parties"- TJ Hirsch