Heavy equipment appraisal

The value of a truck, trailer or machine, established on site, anywhere in Quebec, by a specialist in that type of equipment.

The appraisal report

What the report is for

Requested by the owner, the seller, the buyer or the lender.

Financing and refinancing: The bank wants to know the vehicle's real value before approving the file.
Business valuation: The value of rolling assets, for a sale, a buyout or a balance sheet.
Insurance: A more thorough report, prepared so it can be filed in court.

Content

What it contains

The content adapts to how the report will be used and to the client's needs.

The market value of the equipment
Comparisons from the Canadian and U.S. markets
Comparisons by year, mileage or hours
The condition of the equipment, observed on site

The right specialist for each piece of equipment

Caroline Lavoie chooses the specialist according to the equipment, from a network of partners covering all of Quebec, and stands behind every report. Demand is highest for tractor-trailers and dump trucks.

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Before you buy

Pre-purchase appraisal

Before you sign for a truck or a machine, an inspection and support through to the transaction. The report then supports the financing file.

Equipment inspection: The real condition, observed on site before the purchase.
Oil analysis: A picture of engine wear that the eye cannot see.
Pre-purchase support: Through to the transaction, with the transfer and the financing at the same office.

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

Another question? Call (514) 648-8487 and a person will answer, Monday to Friday.

Who does the appraisal?

A specialist in the type of equipment, chosen from our network of partners: trucks, trailers or machinery. Caroline Lavoie chooses the specialist and stands behind every report.

Is the appraisal done on site?

Yes. The equipment is appraised on site, anywhere in Quebec, through our network of partners. That is what gives the report its credibility with a lender or an insurer.

How long does it take to get the report?

From one day, depending on the number of pieces of equipment to appraise. The appraisal is scheduled as quickly as possible, based on your availability.

Does the report change depending on whether it is for a bank or an insurer?

The content adapts to how the report will be used. For an insurer, the appraisal is much more thorough, since it may be filed in court.

What equipment do you appraise?

All heavy equipment. Demand is highest for tractor-trailers and dump trucks.

Why get an appraisal before buying?

To know the real condition of the truck or machine before you sign, oil analysis included. The report then supports the financing file.

Need an appraisal?

It all starts with a free 30-minute call about your appraisal. We take the time to listen, understand your needs and suggest the best options for what comes next.

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or call (514) 648-8487

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Toll-free (800) 663-8487