CERTIFIED AUTO APPRAISALS IN ILLINOIS
Find Out What Your Insurance Company Owes You
IACP-certified, USPAP-compliant appraisals for vehicle owners in Illinois. See your estimate before you pay anything.
What We Do in Illinois
From diminished value to total loss — we handle every type of auto appraisal claim.
Diminished Value Appraisal
Recover the hidden value your vehicle lost after an accident — even after repairs.
Learn more →Total Loss Disputes
Challenge your insurer's lowball total loss offer with a certified valuation.
Learn more →Right to Appraisal / Claim Disputes
Your policy may include an appraisal clause — a powerful tool to resolve value disputes without court.
Learn more →Post-Repair Inspection
Verify your vehicle was repaired correctly and safely before you accept it.
Learn more →IRS Form 8283 IACP Appraisal
Get a qualified appraisal for charitable vehicle donations and tax deductions.
Learn more →Loss of Use Appraisal
Document what you're owed for every day you're without your vehicle.
Learn more →How It Works
Three steps. No attorney. No stress.
Check Your Claim
Use our free calculator to see if you qualify and estimate your recovery.
Get Your Appraisal
Our IACP-certified appraisers produce your USPAP-compliant report and demand letter.
Collect What You're Owed
Present your certified appraisal to the insurance company and claim your money.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Real results. Real people.
“My car was totaled and the insurer offered me $12,000 less than what I was seeing in the market. CCA's report moved the needle significantly.”
Anthony R. — Chicago, IL
Recovered: $4,100
“CCA documented the diminished value on my repaired Audi and the at-fault insurer settled without a fight. Very smooth process.”
Stephanie M. — Naperville, IL
Recovered: $3,400
“I had no idea what my options were. CCA laid it all out, built the report, and got me a result I was happy with.”
Marcus D. — Rockford, IL
Why Certified Matters
Similar to our expectation that the men and women of the collision industry operate at a high level of professionalism and integrity, we expect the same from our staff and network of appraisers here at Collision Claims Advisors. All appraisers contracted through Collision Claims Advisors are required to be IACP certified through the Bureau of Certified Auto Appraisers. This requirement not only separates us from our competition, but it allows us to follow and maintain a uniform standardized practice, better known as the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
The Bureau of Certified Auto Appraisers (www.BOCAA.org) is a National Professional Appraisal Credentialing Organization (NPACO) as recognized by the IRS & US Department of Treasury for the qualification of IACP Certified Auto Appraisers Worldwide.
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), developed in 1986-87 and copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation, is the gold standard for appraisers across the United States. Endorsed by Congress, it serves as the definitive source for appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications. When an appraisal aligns with USPAP standards, it's more than just an opinion; it's considered solid evidence.
Know Your Rights in Illinois
Free resources to help you understand your claim. The insurance company hopes you don't read this.
Diminished Value in Illinois
Learn how Illinois law supports your right to recover lost vehicle value after an accident.
Learn more →Total Loss Disputes in Illinois
Your insurer's first offer is almost never the full value. Learn how to challenge it.
Learn more →The Appraisal Clause
Your auto policy may include a provision most drivers never use — and it can be one of the most powerful tools you have.
Learn more →Illinois Dept. of Insurance
Illinois Department of Insurance — file a complaint, check your insurer's record, or learn about Illinois's insurance regulations.
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