We Specialize in Oregon Total Loss Appraisal Clause Disputes

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When faced with the situation of a loss vehicle, in Oregon many people find themselves searching for a “total loss appraisal near me.” At Leverage Auto Appraisals, we specialize in providing services for auto loss appraisals. We understand how challenging this period can be for our valued customers. Ken, who is an auto appraiser with knowledge of the Oregon total loss threshold utilizes his expertise to ensure you receive the maximum settlement possible.

It’s not uncommon to disagree with insurance evaluations. That’s where our expertise comes into play. As auto appraisers, our commitment is to make sure you’re not being shortchanged. We work closely with our clients to ensure that each auto appraisal accurately reflects the value of their vehicle and advocate for the best possible settlement, from insurance providers.

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Oregon Total loss auto appraiser Ken Nix, specializing in Total Loss Appraisals for vehicles.

Ken Nix – Oregon Certified Auto Appraiser since 2010
Total Loss Expert Negotiator for Appraisal Clause Disputes

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LEVERAGE AUTO APPRAISALS

Our all-inclusive auto appraisal service provides everything you need to determine the cash value of your vehicle. With us you can have peace of mind and confidence in your claim. Other companies may claim to be the best auto appraisers in the Pacific Northwest, but we don’t work for insurance companies like they do. Haven’t you already dealt with enough misdirection and manipulation from your insurance company?

  1. Is there an auto appraiser near me? I cover all of Oregon, specializing in helping consumers with Oregon total loss insurance claims as an Oregon Certified Auto Appraiser since 2010.
  2. Oregon Total Loss Laws. The big secret your claims rep doesn’t want you to know is if your Oregon Certified Auto Appraiser increases your claim just one cent, yes, ONE PENNY, your insurance company has to reimburse you for the cost of the total loss appraisal.
  3. How can I negotiate with car insurance adjusters for my car’s total loss. YOU DON’T HAVE TO. Under your policy’s appraisal clause, you’re allowed to hire a vehicle appraiser and he can negotiate the claim for you.
  4. How much more can I get? My average increase this year, is $5,768.19 or 44.78 percent of the vehicle’s value. .
  5. When’s the best time to invoke my appraisal clause? The sooner the better. Ken has over a decade of experience working appraisal clause claims. Many insurance companies are known to give claimants a list of things to do if they want a higher value. Most of the times, this is just a ploy to get you to waste time while your vehicle goes down in value, so they can gain an even bigger advantage.

We Can Help! We specialize in Oregon Total loss Insurance claim disputes. If your vehicle has been declared a total loss and your insurance company is not providing a fair offer, and you need help, we can provide… LEVERAGE to get the value you should be receiving. Don’t go it alone, our Oregon Licensed Auto Appraiser, Ken Nix, can help you recover your full value by producing an appraisal under the appraisal clause of your insurance policy and negotiations with your insurance company.

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Young
I live in Seattle and my 2014 Subaru Forester was totaled back in August. While I felt the offer from my insurance was fair for most of the car, there were a few things that I felt their offer didn’t capture (new tires). So I sat on their offer for 3 months before finding Ken Nix.

Ken has great communication considering how swamped appraisers are now. When I first spoke to him with concerns (before even hiring him), he took the time to answer all my questions in great detail. While no appraiser can guarantee how an appraisal will go, Ken assured me his services would be well worth the cost. And he was right! Less than 1 week after hiring him, I got an email from my claim agent stating they had increased my loss value by about $1800!

I’m so glad I didn’t just immediately accept my insurance’s offer, and I’m especially glad I found someone as reliable and professional as Ken!!
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Angelina Loredo
Ken is the absolute best. He’s nice to work with and works hard to get you a better payout. These insurance companies are swindlers and he evens the playing field. My car was stolen but he accepted affirm so I was able to pay his fee in installments. Totally worth it because he got me double what the insurance company was offering for my stolen vehicle! Now they also have to reimburse me for the money I spent on Ken’s services as well.

If you are wondering if it’ll be worth it, give him a call and he’ll look over your case and tell you if he thinks he can get you more.
Response from the owner:Don't know if I am the best, but I do my best to work for my clients. Thank you for taking the time to write a review Angel, and for choosing me as your auto appraiser. - Ken
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Dave W
Ken at Leverage did an outstanding job for us, the insurance company was trying to low ball the value of my daughter's Sienna van that was totaled by someone running a stop sign. Insurance comany's offer was ridiculous. I tried fighting them myself and got nowhere, they just shut me down. But Ken stepped in and got us almost 40% more, and the insurance had to reimburse me for his cost. Ken is a very pleasant guy, extremely knowledgable about his business, and great to work with. He definitely goes to bat for his customer, and he does not take a percentage of the settlement like most the other appraisers do. Highly recommend him. And he's a fun and interesting guy to talk to!
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Laura Stiffler
Ken was amazing from start to finish. Communicative, helpful...like we had a friend in our back pocket working for us. Going through an insurance claim is never easy, but Ken always made us feel like we would be OK, even when the insurance guys seemed to want to take advantage. When all was said and done, he got us an ADDITIONAL $50K in total value, which was HUGE for us! Would highly recommend.
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Mike Stucky
I was told that Leverage was a good company to contact for a fair appraisal of a totaled vehicle. After speaking with Ken, I knew I had the right guy to advocate for me with the other appraiser hired by the insurance company to keep their payment to me as low as possible.
I knew that my truck had intrinsic value, and so did Ken.
A Pre-Def '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Diesel. Those who Know, Know!
Well...Wow!!! Ken got me the amount that truck would have brought if I could have sold it.
An increase of 61% over what the insurance company had insulted me with in their initial offer.
A total increase of $12,800
If you need someone who understands what you're dealing with, and will fight to get you what you deserve from an insurance company bent on screwing you.
You need Leverage Appraisals and Ken Nix!
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Joel Rubicam
Ken did a fantastic job, both in helping us navigate the process and in achieving a fair result. The initial offer from our insurance company seemed unreasonably low, so I tried to negotiate a fair amount. It made a very small difference, but their final offer was still far too low. Thanks to Ken's knowledge and experience, our final settlement was 87% higher than that final offer from the insurance company. If you are in Oregon and your vehicle is declared a total loss, calling Leverage Auto Appraisals should unquestionably be your next step.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic review! I’m glad I could help you navigate the process and secure a $4,875 increase on your 2006 Honda Element total loss claim with State Farm—raising your settlement from $5,625 to $10,500, an 87% increase! Your experience is, unfortunately, a common one—insurance companies start with a lowball offer, and even when policyholders push back, they make only minimal adjustments. That’s why having an experienced appraiser on your side makes all the difference. I truly appreciate your trust and recommendation. If you ever need assistance again or know someone else facing a total loss, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks again for choosing Leverage Auto Appraisals! —Ken
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Aaron Lilak
Ken did a great job negotiating settlement on our total loss Chevy Bolt. Before hiring Ken, Liberty Mutual offered $9500 and then I found several nearly identical cars for around $15-16k and tried to negotiate with Liberty Mutual by sending them a list of comps....this resulted in only about a $600 increase and a lot of frustration from the insurance company claims adjuster and appraiser playing good cop/bad cop with me and insurance company playing games like lowering claim amount by an EV credit I don't even qualify for. I then told insurance company that I would invoke appraisal clause in policy and hired Ken and he negotiated settlement of $15,500 (almost a $5K increase from what I managed).

There is a law in Oregon that if the appraisal increases from insurance offer by even $0.01 that insurance company must reimburse you for the appraisal, so Liberty Mutual also got stuck paying Ken for his service and my total cost for Ken's service was $0. Only downside is that the process takes a couple weeks.....that's probably part of the game where insurance company hopes you just sign whatever they put in front of you. I will recommend Ken to everyone that I know who is in a similar position in the future.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Aaron! You did all the right things—gathering comps, pushing back, and invoking the appraisal clause when Liberty Mutual started playing games. I’m really glad I could help bring your claim up from their $9,500 lowball to a proper $15,500. That $5,000 difference isn’t just numbers—it’s peace of mind and a real-world win. And you're absolutely right about Oregon law. Because the final settlement exceeded Liberty’s offer by more than a penny, they had to reimburse you for the full appraisal cost. I’ll never stop reminding folks—when done right, the appraisal clause doesn’t cost the consumer anything in the end. Thank you for putting your trust in me, and I’m grateful for your recommendation. Kind regards, Ken
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Chrissy Swartouy
Ken did a great job getting me top dollar for my Jeep! Well worth the money! I received about 33% more than what my insurance was going to pay me for my loss. You need an expert to negotiate with experts & Ken delivered. Just be very patient- it takes about 3-4 months during this process but well worth it! Highly recommended Ken with Leverage!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words Chrissy. I truly appreciate your praise. Fortunately most claims do NOT take this long and typically wrap up within a week or two. However the timeline often depends on how long it takes the insurance company to hire an appraiser and it also depends on the opposing appraiser and the effort required to discredit their appraisal while defending my own. In your case we secured a $5,396 increase from State Farm’s final offer which is a fantastic result. I do believe your Jeep Wrangler was worth more given its lower mileage but being a 2004 with very low miles and in much better condition that 98% of 2004 Jeeps out there made it challenging to build a higher credible valuation with the available comparable vehicles. Many of the comps had higher miles, prior damage, improper repairs, or even current damage while being listed at much lower values. Which makes it harder to quantify or discredit, especially if there is no damage history or visible damage on the opposing appraiser's comps. In comparison someone could purchase a four-year newer Wrangler with about 10,000 more miles for the same value we settled for. That had to be considered in our negotiation. The extended timeline for your claim reflects my commitment to not settling for less. I will not take the path of least resistance or agree to a lowball offer just to expedite negotiations. If I believe a significant increase is achievable I continue to fight for my clients even if it takes longer. Recently negotiations have slowed due to the large volume of claims following the hurricanes. Many large appraisal companies hired by insurers are overwhelmed with appraisers handling 75 to 150 assignments per month which is far beyond what allows for quality work. In comparison, I only took on 25 assignments last month which gives me time to actually work each claim to the best of my ability. Many of these appraisers are from out of state and are not licensed or authorized to produce appraisals in Oregon and are using comps from the East Coast, Salt States, etc to lowball valueations. Over the past 14 years, I have been able to disqualify a large number of out of state appraisers. Unfortunately due to changes in ODOT's rules, since January 2024 it has become nearly impossible to disqualify these appraisers if they are working for an insurance company. Thank you again for your patience and trust in me. I am so glad we were able to achieve such a strong outcome for your claim.
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Ron Burke
After calling Ken and explaining my details he worked with my insurance assessor. After a couple weeks he was able to get me a 29% value increase over what my insurance offered me for the total loss of my car. Thank you Ken and Leverage Auto Appraisals for your work to get me what I felt my vehicle was worth.
Response from the owner:Thank you Ron, That was a nice settlement, but a hard claim. I'm really surprised they let us get that much without pushing to go to umpire earlier. Over the past couple of months, anytime we should have a large increase like this, opposing appraisers are trying to push it to Umpire. Which in my personal opinion, is a rigged system. Most of the umpires work for insurance companies. I'm seeing more and more appraisers target the Pacific Northwest from Florida, Utah, Michigan, California, and the funny thing is a lot of them are the same auto appraisers working for insurance companies and I'm negotiating against them. Thank you for selecting me as your auto appraiser Ron. So happy I could help. Thank you, Ron! That was indeed a nice settlement, though it was a very challenging claim. I’m honestly surprised the opposing appraiser didn’t push for an umpire earlier, especially with an increase this significant. Lately, whenever we’re aiming for a large increase, opposing appraisers are quick to push to go to umpire. A system that, in my personal opinion, often favors insurers, as most umpires have close ties with them. It’s also interesting to see more appraisers targeting the Pacific Northwest from places like Florida, Utah, Michigan, and California. Many of them are the same opposing appraisers I encounter working for insurance companies in other claims. I appreciate you choosing me as your auto appraiser and taking the time to write a review.
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Michael Fletcher
Ken did with the insurance company, what we could not do, and that was get a "fair" (maybe not what we hoped for, but fair) value for very low mileage 2013 VW Golf, during a ridiculously busy time
with appraisers due to the recent on-slot of hurricane-damaged cars. He was patient in explaining the process and helpful in coming to a resolution with the insurance company.
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Tim Paup
Ken was great! Helped us get more value for our car & was wonderful to work with. We highly recommend him!
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Andrew Rohner
I highly recommend this service. I was able to secure a settlement over 50% higher than what was offered by my insurance company. Ken really came through for me.
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Why Choose LEVERAGE AUTO APPRAISALS?

Low Volume, High Quality Appraisals Backed By An Expert Negotiator With Over 40 Years Experience.

Oregon Certified Appraiser

When Hiring an Auto Appraiser, make sure they are certified by the Oregon Department of Transportation. Otherwise, the appraisal may not be considered credible. Ken Nix an Oregon certified and licensed auto appraiser. #V34-075

Credible Automotive Experience

Ken Nix has 13+  years experience negotiating total loss claims against insurance companies, with over 40 years of  automotive and expert negotiating experience. He knows the vehicles, which is one of the biggest problems with the industry. So many auto appraisers are ex-body shop estimators or ex-insurance adjusters with no previous experience evaluating or selling vehicles.

Credible Valuations

We follow the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (U.S.P.A.P.) standards for credible appraisals. Some appraisal companies inflate their valuations in an effort to entice you to use them because they have the largest value picked out of the air. Highest doesn’t mean you’ll settle for more, normally it has the opposite effect. Solid credible documented work showing how we arrived at the value, and knowing how to discredit the opposing appraiser’s comparables and appraisal is the key.

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We Don't Work For Insurance Companies

Unlike most auto appraisers, Ken only works for consumers and has never worked for an insurance company. No one’s shoving an envelope full of money across the table. But, there could be appraisers that develop methodologies to produce lower values in hopes of acquiring future business from the insurance companies. Some of these guys work both sides. (FYI, my attorney made me add the “could be” above to keep me from being sued).

Located in Oregon

LEVERAGE Auto Appraisals is actually located in Oregon. Our main office is in Portland, Oregon. Although, we service all of Oregon including Medford, Eugene, Springfield, Coos Bay, Pendleton, Bend, Grants Pass, Gresham, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Salem, and Tigard, Oregon. Be aware many auto appraiser who look like they’re local are from Florida, Texas, North Caroline, etc. and are not authorized to appraise vehicles in Oregon.

100% Reimbursement

As long as we increase the last offer from your insurance company one cent under your appraisal clause, by Oregon law, your insurance company would be required to provide you with 100% reimbursement of the appraial cost. OAR 836-080-0240

Some More Recent Total Loss Appraisal Clause Claim Settlements

1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited

  • Insurance Company: Progressive
  • Settlement Increase: $8,214.82
  • Percentage Increase: 139%
  • Bend, Oregon
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $5,935.18
  • Settlement: $14,150.00
  • Client: Shelly S..
  • Final Cost to client for our services after reimbursement from their insurance company: $0.00

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic

  • Insurance Company: State Farm
  • Settlement Increase: $4,815.00
  • Percentage Increase: 16%
  • Vancouver, Oregon
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $30,185.00
  • Settlement: $35000.00
  • Client: Phoi L.

2003 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Insurance Company: Progessive
  • Settlement Increase: $13,539
  • Percentage Increase: 90%
  • Creswell, Oregon
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $15,111.00
  • Settlement: $28650
  • Client: Braden S.
  • Final Cost to client for our services after reimbursement from their insurance company: $0.00

2005 GMC 3500 SLT

  • Insurance Company: Progressive
  • Settlement Increase: $6297.07
  • Percentage Increase: 37%
  • Portland, Oregon
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $17,202.93
  • Settlement: $23,500.00
  • Client: Cody B.
  • Final Cost to client for our services after reimbursement from their insurance company: $0.00

2002 Toyota Sequoia Limited

  • Insurance Company: Geico
  • Settlement Increase: $4,320
  • Percentage Increase: 84%
  • Hillsboro, Oregon
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $5,180.00
  • Settlement: $9,500.00
  • Client: Nathaniel M.
  • Final Cost to client for our services after reimbursement from their insurance company: $0.00

2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

  • Insurance Company: Progessive
  • Settlement Increase: $7,971
  • Percentage Increase: 77%
  • Portland, Oregon
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $10,428.68
  • Settlement: $18,400.00
  • Client: Alexandre B.
  • Final Cost to client for our services after reimbursement from their insurance company: $0.00

2018 Hyundai Elantra

  • Insurance Company: Geico
  • Settlement Increase: $1,714.00
  • Percentage Increase: 12%
  • Portland, Oregon
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $14,786.00
  • Settlement: $16,500.00
  • Client: Sadie B.
  • Final Cost to client for our services after reimbursement from their insurance company: $0.00

2014 Jaguar XJ

  • Insurance Company: Allstate
  • Settlement Increase: $4093.00
  • Percentage Increase: 19%
  • Portland, Oregon
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $5,180.00
  • Settlement: $9,500.00
  • Client: Kenneth P.
  • Final Cost to client for our services after reimbursement from their insurance company: $0.00

1971 Ford Bronco

  • Insurance Company: USAA
  • Settlement Increase: $8,742.00
  • Percentage Increase: 14%
  • Klamath Falls, Oregon
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $63,258
  • Settlement: $72,000.00
  • Client: Thomas H.
  • Final Cost to client for our services after reimbursement from their insurance company: $0.00

2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4

  • Insurance Company: Progressive
  • Settlement Increase: $8,083.00
  • Percentage Increase: 178%
  • Yakima, Washington
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $4,543.00
  • Settlement: $12,626.00
  • Client: Alex, C.
  • Final Cost to client for our services (Washington Does Not have a law that demands reimbursement, but his tax reimbursement increase was approximately $711.30, which was more than the cost of the appraisal): $499.00

2007 Toyota Prius

  • Insurance Company: Progressive
  • Settlement Increase: $5,550.00
  • Percentage Increase: 75%
  • Portland, Oregon
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $7,449.95
  • Settlement: $13,000.00
  • Client: Grant M.
  • Final Cost to client for our services after reimbursement from their insurance company: $0.00

1999 Honda Civic DX

  • Insurance Company: Progressive
  • Settlement Increase: $3,529.09.00
  • Percentage Increase: 180%
  • Vancouver, WA
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $1,970.91
  • Settlement: $5,500
  • Client: Matt S.
  • Final Cost to client for our services after reimbursement from their insurance company: $499 (Washington Does not have a law that demands reimbursement like Oregon does. But, the client also received an additional $310.00 in taxes. So his net increase was $3,340.00)

2012 Toyota Prius V Five

  • Insurance Company: State Farm
  • Settlement Increase: $8,044.33
  • Percentage Increase: 63%
  • Vancouver, Washington
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $12,784.00 CCC ONE
  • Settlement: $20,828.33
  • Client: Jeffery H.
  • Final Cost to client for our services (Washington Does Not have a law that guarantees reimbursement, but his tax reimbursement increase was approximately $707.90, which alone was more than the cost of the appraisal): $499.00

1981 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

  • Insurance Company: Progressive
  • Settlement Increase: $7,028.67
  • Percentage Increase: 72%
  • Vancouver, Washington
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $9,800.00 Mitchell – JD Powers Valuation
  • Settlement: $16,828.67
  • Client: Jeffery H.
  • Final Cost to client for our services (Washington Does Not have a law that guarantees reimbursement, but his tax reimbursement increase was approximately $618.52, which alone was more than the cost of the appraisal): $499.00

2001 Ford F250 SD

  • Insurance Company: Progressive
  • Settlement Increase: $9,581.69
  • Percentage Increase: 98%
  • Creswell, Oregon
Details
  • Total Loss Dispute Appraisal and negotiation.
  • Insurance Offer: $1,970.91
  • Settlement: $5,500
  • Client: Matt S.
  • Final Cost to client for our services after reimbursement from their insurance company: $499 (Washington Does not have a law that demands reimbursement like Oregon does. But, the client also received an additional $310.00 in taxes. So his net increase was $3,340.00)

Total Loss Appraisal in Oregon

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Unfair Offer From Your Insurance Company?

In many situations, the CCC One or Mitchell / J.D. Power reports supplied by the insurance company may be thousands less than the true retail value of your vehicle. If you’re not satisfied with the amount the insurance company is offering for your total loss you have the right to your appraisal clause to use an independent Oregon Certified auto appraiser to produce an total loss appraisal to dispute the low offer.


LEVERAGE Auto Appraisals 

is an Oregon Provider of

Total Loss Fair Market Value Vehicle Appraisal Reports
Oregon Certified & Licensed Auto Appraiser License # V34-075

Total Loss AppraisalIf your car, truck, RV, motorcycle, or other wheeled vehicle has been totaled, before you accept the insurance company’s total loss offer, you should speak to our Auto Appraiser. Ken’s been a certified licensed appraiser in the state of Oregon since April of 2010.

Insurance companies routinely underpay on totalloss claims. Many insurance companies use valuations such as CCC One and Mitchell to influence policyholders and claimants into taking much less than their vehicle may actually be worth.

If you feel you’ve received a lowball valuation offer for your totaled car, truck, RV or motorcycle from your insurance company, it probably is.  If you have full coverage, you have an appraisal clause and can let the Leverage professionals take care of negotiating with your insurance company for a fair settlement.

Get the money you’re owed. Not thousands less than your vehicle was worth.

We’ve found in most situations, the CCC One or Mitchell / J.D. Power valuation reports supplied by the insurance company may be thousands less than the true market value of your vehicle. If you’re not satisfied with the amount the insurance company is offering for your total loss you have the right to invoke your appraisal clause to use an independent Oregon Certified auto appraiser to produce an total loss appraisal and negotiate the claim with your insurance company to dispute the low offer on your behalf.

My 2001 F450 was stolen from me in June and deemed a total loss by State Farm when it was recovered in July. I found Ken and he went to bat for me right away. After almost two months of State Farm creating delays and trying to cover up communication saying it didn’t happen, Ken and his team were able to get me a little over 80% more than their original offer!

State Farm offered me $3,000 more than the original offer after they knew Ken was involved. That offer was still $7,000 less than Ken was able to get me even after paying my $1,000 deductible.
–Levi Buchanan, Roseburg, Oregon

 

READY TO GET STARTED?

It’s Simple. Just follow our proven process below and recover your fair market value and appraisal costs from your insurance company in just 6 easy steps.

1. Gather Documentation

Request a PDF of the Evaluaton from your insurance company. Have it ready when you fill out our questionnaire in the next step. Or, email it to leveragepdx@gmail.com with your name in the subject line.

2. Free Claim Review

Request a Free Total Loss Claim Review in our form below, or call us at 503.420.3001 to find out how much your vehicle is really worth. We won’t waste your time by selling you an appraisal you don’t need.

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3. Order Appraisal

Place Your Order, and our Oregon Licensed and Certified Appraiser, Ken Nix will prepare the report and negotiation strategy.

4. Letter of Representation

We will send a letter of representation to your insurance company to inform them we are representing you as your appraiser under your appraisal clause.

5. Claim Negotiation

The insurance company will hire an independent appraiser and Ken will negotiate with them on your behalf to arrive at a fair settlement.

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6. Settlement

Once we have an signed agreement as to the actual Fair Market Value of your vehicle, your insurance company will award your the settlement and under Oregon Law, will reimburse your appraisal cost under OAR 836-080-0240.

Oregon Auto Appraiser Ken NixWhen it comes to navigating the complex world of total loss claims, one name stands out as the foremost authority in the industry: Ken Nix. With over 30 years of experience in the automotive sector, Ken has established himself as a highly respected figure and an expert in his field. As the Appraisal Director at our company, Ken is responsible for preparing, signing, and negotiating first-party total loss claims. Ken Nix’s impressive background highlights why he is the ultimate choice as a total loss negotiator on your claim.

Automotive Industry Expertise: Ken Nix’s automotive journey spans over three decades, during which he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience. His long-standing tenure in the industry has solidified his reputation as a trusted automotive authority. Notably, Ken is the proud founder of the Volkswagen Owners Club, a global community boasting an impressive membership of over 60,000 individuals. This achievement not only reflects his deep passion for automobiles but also signifies his ability to connect with people on an international scale.

Certified Oregon Auto Appraiser: As a certified Oregon auto appraiser, Ken Nix possesses the necessary credentials to evaluate and assess the value of vehicles accurately. This accreditation adds an extra layer of credibility to his appraisal work, ensuring that all parties involved can rely on his expertise and judgment. Ken’s testimony as an expert witness in numerous automotive value arbitration cases, jury trials, and criminal court cases further solidifies his standing as a trusted and respected professional in the field.

Extensive Industry Experience: Throughout his career, Ken has worked with several major automotive brands, gaining invaluable experience and insights along the way. He has dedicated seven years to Honda, three years each to Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo, and over three years to Ford and Chevrolet. During his tenure at Diversiform and Reynolds and Reynolds, Ken had the privilege of collaborating directly with esteemed personnel from national dealerships, including Dealer Principals, General Managers, GSMs, and Fixed-Ops Directors. This experience involved developing and consulting on automotive marketing and customer retention, allowing Ken to cultivate a deep understanding of the industry from multiple perspectives.

Negotiation Skills: Ken Nix’s exceptional negotiation skills are the product of his diverse background as a teacher of automotive product knowledge and sales, coupled with personal training from renowned experts such as Zig Ziglar, Tom Stuker, and Grant Cordone. With over 45 years of professional negotiation experience, Ken possesses a remarkable ability to ensure fair and equitable settlements for all stakeholders involved in each total loss appraisal. His expertise in negotiations has been sought after in countless arbitration cases, jury trials, and criminal court cases, testifying as an expert witness.

Spotting Previous and Bad Repairs: One of Ken Nix’s unique strengths lies in his ability to spot previous and bad repairs on opposing appraiser’s comparables used in their appraisal. This skill stems from his extensive work in the diminished value sector, where he has developed a keen eye for identifying concealed repairs and assessing their impact on a vehicle’s value. By recognizing these issues, Ken brings an additional layer of scrutiny to the negotiation process, ensuring that the total loss appraisal accurately reflects the true value of the vehicle in question.

Conclusion: In the realm of total loss negotiations, Ken Nix stands head and shoulders above the rest. With his profound knowledge, extensive industry experience, and exceptional negotiation skills, Ken is the ideal choice as a total loss negotiator. His reputation for fairness, expertise, and attention to detail garners respect throughout the automotive industry. When working with Ken, stakeholders can rest assured that they are in the hands of a consummate professional who will advocate for a fair and equitable settlement.

READY FOR A FREE CLAIM REVIEW? Email the PDF of the CCC One, Mitchell / J.D. Powers or other evaluation of your vehicle to: leveragepdx@gmail.com. With the SUBJECT: FREE CLAIM REVIEW with your NAME. Then call us at 503.567.8900 for a free claim review. (Example: FREE CLAIM REVIEW – KEN NIX) If I’m unable to immediately take your call, please leave your information with our live answering service (which will take your call 24/7).  I’ll call you as soon as I’m available. Please allow a little time as I may be negotiating a claim or inspecting a vehicle when you call during the day. If it is later at night, I may call you the next morning. I’ll call you back from my Cell Phone sometimes, ending in 0539. Thank you for considering me as your auto appraiser.

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