Performing detailed appraisal services for over 25 years

Performing detailed appraisal services for over 25 years

Welcome to Galex
Appraisal Services

Performing detailed appraisal services for over 25 years

Welcome to Galex
Appraisal Services

Welcome to Galex
Appraisal Services

The Diminished Value Experts

At Galex Appraisals, we deliver expert mechanical, collision, and value assessments for a wide range of vehicles and equipment. We provide appraisal reports you can trust — with fast turnarounds and professional service throughout the Southeast. Contact us today to schedule your FREE consultation.

The Diminished Value Experts

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Have You Been In An Accident
That Wasn't Your Fault?

It is a common issue that once a car has been in an accident, the value of the car decreases dramatically. You may be entitled to receive a payment from the insurance company. That's where we can help! We make sure you get the money you deserve for your loss. Call Galex Appraisal Services today to schedule your FREE consultation and start saving TODAY!

Call 828.545.6952

Call us at 828.545.6952 today for help INSTANTLY

ACTUAL Payments for Diminished Value Claims in North Carolina

2022 Jeep Gladiator: Received an additional $15,000.00 for their vehicles diminished value

2020 Honda Pilot: Received an additional $6,110.00 for their vehicles diminished value

2023 BMW 530e: Received an additional $13,113.00 for their vehicles diminished value

Palisade: Received an additional $8,220.00 for their vehicles diminished value

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Why Choose Us?

25+ years of experience in mechanical, collision, and insurance appraisals
Thorough, expert-led vehicle inspections
Proven history of successful diminished value claim payouts
Fast, professional communication with clients and vehicle owners
Regional coverage across Western NC, Upstate SC, Southwest VA, and Eastern TN
Utilization of leading appraisal platforms: CCC One, Audatex, TruckEst, TruckWriter, Ultramate
Competitive pricing for standard, specialty, and commercial vehicles
Fully licensed and certified in North Carolina and South Carolina

Know Your Vehicle’s True Value

If you’ve been in a car accident, Galex Appraisals is here to help. We specialize in accurate, unbiased damage and value assessments to support insurance claims and repair decisions. With over 20 years of experience in collision evaluation and insurance processes, we deliver clear, reliable reports quickly — so you can move forward with confidence. Reach out now for your FREE consultation.

Know Your Vehicle’s True Value

A Real Customer Testimonial from Asheville, NC...

I want to thank you for both your excellent service and quality work on the repair of our car that was severely damaged in a recent accident. My research for the best body repair shop pointed clearly to Harry’s on the Hill and it paid off in superb results.

What’s more, because our car suffered considerable diminished value as a result of the accident despite the repairs, you referred us to Peter Puleio for an appraisal to aid in filing such a claim with the insurance company. Peter prepared a professional report and followed up with the insurer’s appraiser when the two were not in agreement. Unfortunately, the insurer was not cooperative and it wasn’t until I contacted the NCDOI that we were able to resolve the matter through a third-party “umpire” appraiser. Again, Peter was not only helpful in identifying a professional for that task, but he provided valuable advice and followed up repeatedly to marshal the matter to a satisfactory conclusion.

Thanks to your referral and Peter Puleio’s experience with the process, we were able to settle for four times the insurer’s original inadequate offer. I highly recommend him to all of your customers who find themselves in a similar situation.

Appreciatively,

John Horrocks

Disclosing Car Damage

You’re buying a car, but you’re worried that it may have been damaged in the past. Learn what sellers are supposed to tell you about damage to a car they’re selling in North Carolina.

New Cars

Dealers are required to disclose in writing any damage and repair that exceeds five percent of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price before you enter into a contract.
Dealers are not required to disclose any damage to glass, tires or bumpers if the damaged item has been replaced with original or comparable equipment.
If a new car has been repaired for damages that do not exceed five percent of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, then the dealer does not have to tell you about the damage unless you ask.
If a new car has been damaged more than the five percent threshold, the North Carolina Automobile Dealer’s Association recommends that its dealers disclose it in writing on company letterhead. A copy of this disclosure should be submitted along with the title to the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Used Cars

For used cars less than five years old, the seller must disclose damage of more that 25 percent of the car’s fair market value to the buyer in writing.
If a car has been salvaged, that information must be disclosed in writing before the car is sold. A vehicle is considered salvaged if it has been damaged to the extent that repairs to make it safe enough to drive would exceed 75 percent of its fair market value. This applies whether or not the car has been declared totaled by an insurer.
If a car has been damaged during a flood, this information must be disclosed in writing before the car is sold. A flood vehicle is one that has been submerged or partially submerged in water causing damage to the body, engine or transmission.
If a car has been rebuilt, this must be disclosed in writing before the car is sold. A vehicle is considered reconstructed if essential parts have been removed, added or substituted.
These disclosure requirements apply to anyone selling a car, including individual sellers and dealerships.

Disclosing Car Damage

You’re buying a car, but you’re worried that it may have been damaged in the past. Learn what sellers are supposed to tell you about damage to a car they’re selling in North Carolina.

New Cars

Dealers are required to disclose in writing any damage and repair that exceeds five percent of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price before you enter into a contract.
Dealers are not required to disclose any damage to glass, tires or bumpers if the damaged item has been replaced with original or comparable equipment.
If a new car has been repaired for damages that do not exceed five percent of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, then the dealer does not have to tell you about the damage unless you ask.
If a new car has been damaged more than the five percent threshold, the North Carolina Automobile Dealer’s Association recommends that its dealers disclose it in writing on company letterhead. A copy of this disclosure should be submitted along with the title to the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Used Cars

For used cars less than five years old, the seller must disclose damage of more that 25 percent of the car’s fair market value to the buyer in writing.
If a car has been salvaged, that information must be disclosed in writing before the car is sold. A vehicle is considered salvaged if it has been damaged to the extent that repairs to make it safe enough to drive would exceed 75 percent of its fair market value. This applies whether or not the car has been declared totaled by an insurer.
If a car has been damaged during a flood, this information must be disclosed in writing before the car is sold. A flood vehicle is one that has been submerged or partially submerged in water causing damage to the body, engine or transmission.
If a car has been rebuilt, this must be disclosed in writing before the car is sold. A vehicle is considered reconstructed if essential parts have been removed, added or substituted.
These disclosure requirements apply to anyone selling a car, including individual sellers and dealerships.