Vehicle value
Market value of a car, motorcycle, commercial vehicle or specialist equipment, taking account of condition, mileage and the market.
from RUB 25,000
Vehicle studies
A vehicle defect
has a context.
Vehicle studies to determine vehicle value and restoration repair costs: a vehicle's market value, accident damage, diminution in value (UTS), usable salvage and report reviews.
Before work begins
First record the condition and documents.
Describe how the defect manifests and any previous repairs. Keep records, work orders and photographs before the vehicle's condition changes.
Choose questions for the expert ↗Services
Vehicle valuation examinations for courts, insurance and claims disputes
Restoration repair costs
Post-accident repair calculation: parts, labour, materials, painting, standard labour hours and concealed damage.
from 30 000 ₽
Accident damage
Determining the amount of damage, the nature of damage and the economic feasibility of restoration.
from 30 000 ₽
Diminution in commercial value
Calculation of the vehicle's reduction in value after damage and restoration repairs.
from RUB 25,000
Usable salvage
Valuation of usable parts, components and assemblies in the event of total loss or uneconomic repair.
from 30 000 ₽
Review of a vehicle expert report
Review of another expert's calculations, methodology, damage list, prices, standard labour hours and conclusions.
from RUB 40,000
Approach
Vehicle and repair value, rather than accident circumstances
Vehicle valuation examination addresses goods and value questions: a vehicle's market value, restoration repair costs, damage amount, diminution in commercial value, usable salvage and review of calculations.
This is not a technical examination of accident mechanics. Speed, fault, collision trajectories and the technical possibility of avoiding the accident belong to other expert fields.
- Vehicle value
market, specification, mileage, condition, damage history and documents. - Restoration repairs
parts, labour, materials, painting, standard labour hours and concealed damage. - Insurance disputes
review of the calculation, inspection record, damage list and payment amount. - Court
specialist opinion, court-appointed examination, report review and questions for the expert.
Important: in OSAGO compulsory motor liability insurance disputes, restoration repair calculations may require the special unified methodology and reference price databases.
Pricing
Vehicle valuation examination prices
| Initial telephone consultation | free for up to 15 minutes |
| Preliminary analysis of documents and photographs | from RUB 10,000 |
| Determination of vehicle market value | from RUB 25,000 |
| Specialist opinion based on submitted materials | from RUB 25,000 |
| Restoration repair costs | from 30 000 ₽ |
| Accident damage | from 30 000 ₽ |
| Diminution in commercial value | from RUB 25,000 |
| Valuation of usable salvage | from 30 000 ₽ |
| Court-appointed vehicle valuation examination | from RUB 45,000 |
| Review of a vehicle valuation expert report | from RUB 40,000 |
Cost depends on vehicle type, extent of damage, inspection needs, number of questions, case materials and urgency.
Indicative timeframes
- Review of an expert report — at least 5 working days.
- Specialist’s opinion — at least 10 working days.
- Court-appointed examination — at least 16 working days.
- Preparation of a document based on inspection findings — at least 5 working days after the inspection.
These timeframes apply to standard assignments and begin after the order has been agreed, the complete set of materials has been received and the agreed payment conditions have been met.
Additional tests, laboratory examinations and the involvement of other specialists may extend the timeframe. The exact timeframe and scope of work are recorded in the order before work begins.
About the expert
Andrei Viktorovich
Expert support on vehicle values, restoration repairs, accident damage, diminution in value, usable salvage and review of expert reports.
Training and experience
Professional retraining in vehicle valuation and damage assessment.
Expert practice since 2020.
Membership and insurance
Andrei Viktorovich is a member of SUDEX.
His professional liability as a forensic expert is insured with Absolut Strakhovanie LLC for RUB 5,000,000.
Value and repair
The study focuses on the vehicle's market value, restoration costs, damage list, repair operations and damage calculation.
Documents and photographs
Vehicle passport/registration certificate (PTS/STS), VIN, mileage, specification, inspection record, photos, calculations, work orders and case materials are considered.
Expert report reviews
Inspection completeness, accuracy of the damage list, methodology, prices, calculation items and reasoning behind conclusions are checked.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can a calculation be made using only photographs and documents?
Yes, for a preliminary assessment and some reports. For a court-appointed examination, the format depends on the court's questions and the state of the materials.
Do you determine who caused the accident?
No. Vehicle valuation examination addresses vehicle value, repairs, damage, diminution in value and usable salvage. Fault and accident mechanics are subjects of vehicle technical or trace evidence examination.
Can you check the insurer's calculation?
Yes. The damage list, prices, labour, materials, standard labour hours, methodology and total can be reviewed.
Can you prepare a review of an expert examination?
Yes. A review requires the complete report, appendices, photographs, inspection record, calculation, questions and materials cited by the expert.
Typical scenario
Similar repair operations appear on separate estimate lines
If several repair estimate lines concern the same damaged part, the total may raise questions. Similar operation names do not always mean duplication: some work may be included in another operation or performed separately.
Typical scenario
Dismantling reveals vehicle damage absent from the first inspection record
If a repairer reports additional damage after removing outer parts, its absence from the first record does not establish its origin. Some areas may have been inaccessible, but later deformation could also relate to another event. Each addition needs a component and recording stage.
Inquiry
Send vehicle documents and photographs
After review, the work format, cost, time frame and missing materials can be determined.