Leverage Auto Appraisals Reviews
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Things to ask an appraisal company:
- Do you also work for any insurance company in any capacity?
- Will you take a percentage of my claim?
- Will I recover 100% of the cost of the appraisal services including negotiation costs if you increase the value one cent in Oregon?
- Where is your company from? FYI, many out of state appraisers are not licensed to appraise vehicles in Oregon. They get a $10k increase? You may see it reversed because they were not authorized by ODOT to appraise vehicles in Oregon.
ODOT Licensed Vehicle Appraiser #V34-075
Based on 108 reviews
Based on 108 reviews
Andy Davis
1734721041
Ken knows his stuff. He provided a free telephone consultation during which he essentially promised he would get me a better deal than what the insurance company was offering, and he 100% delivered. Based on how the law works in Oregon, if the appraiser gets you even a nickel more than the insurance company offer, the insurance company has to pay for your appraiser, so Ken's work on my behalf netted me about 25% more than the insurance company offer, and his work didn't cost me a nickel. I would 100% putting your trust in this man.
Dave W
1733878769
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!
Andrew Rohner
1733333967
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.
James Dolciamore Voiceover
1733333627
I was very hesitant to pay for an independent valuation; however, after working with Ken, I am almost too overwhelmed with gratitude to find words for this review. In the end, he surprised us by getting us over $4,000 more on this claim. This was far more than I could have ever hoped for. The only minor frustration for us was trying to reach Ken which was sometimes a struggle, but I must stress he is a one man band and he gives his all for every client. If you need an update, be polite and be persistent. Trust me, he is fighting for you and he usually wins!
Young
1732731698
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!!
Chrissy Swartouy
1731640604
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!
Ron Burke
1730226191
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.
Mario skoro
1730156913
Ken at Leverage Auto Appraisal was fantastic! State Farm’s initial offer for my totaled car was much lower, but Ken stepped in and got me an additional $2,400 for my 2006 Lexus is350. I would’ve loved to get even more, but that’s no fault of Ken’s—he truly went above and beyond. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the process easy and stress-free. His stories made the experience enjoyable, too! If you’re dealing with a total loss, don’t settle—reach out to Ken and his team. His fee is reimbursed by the insurance company, so it’s a win-win, and he does all the heavy lifting. Highly recommend!
Skyler Mcclure
1729634049
Went out of his way to help me and give me knowledge about some Oregon Laws that I was able to help.use againt my Claim Very Thankful for someone who's isn't all about the money!!!
Angel Song
1728363160
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.
Connor
1727924785
Great working with Ken! Very professional and knowledgeable. Did an excellent job explaining the whole process. Can’t recommend him enough.
John Maass
1727280047
Our BMW was in an accident and totaled. The insurance carrier did the usual low ball routine and was very uncommunicative. I contacted Ken and was very impressed with his knowledge and expertise regarding the tactics in the insurance industry. This man knows his stuff and I would highly recommend him for any auto insurance claim disagreement.
Justin Matthews
1726879781
If you’re at all on the fence, I could not recommend more having Ken and the team at Leverage auto help you get the most out of your total loss.Ken got me over $4,000 more out of my auto claim (140% of what my insurance offered me! Took me from 10k I was offered to 14k my car was actually worth). Plus in Oregon if your settlement increases at all, insurance has to reimburse you for all his costs. So at zero cost to me, I got a huge monetary increase.From start to finish, Ken explained the process to me, kept me updated, pushed my insurance to move much faster than they would have otherwise, and really helped me feel like I was appropriately compensated after a hit and run.Anyone and everyone who experiences a total loss should use his services. I will always go to him in the future if anything like this happens again, and would tell friends and family to do the same.Thanks to everyone at Leverage, and especially Ken!
Mike Stucky
1724889088
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 $12,800If 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!
barrett rosteck
1724860306
Ken took the time to talk me through this unfamiliar process and indicated he felt the initial insurance offer was a low-ball estimate. He was able to find comparable cars and confidently negotiate an increase on my behalf.I was contacted by the insurance's hired appraiser when they were looking for pre-accident condition details on my car and even they mentioned they had been in negotiations with Ken over many cases in the past. His years of experience paid off for me! Thank you.
Kim Beason
1724702575
Ken was wonderful to work with and to have on my side. The insurance company was trying to lowball our totaled vehicle and after reaching out to him he did all the work and got us a substantial amount above what insurance was " willing to pay". He is also a wealth of knowledge and very passionate about his customers.
aaron oblvn
1724374258
Ken was super knowledgable and helpful in walking me through my insurance appraisal and helped me get an increase in the insurance offer. I'd use him again in a heartbeat and recommend him to anyone looking for help with insurance appraisals.
S D
1722910800
I recommend Ken Nix at Leverage Auto Appraisals without hesitation. He was able to negotiate an additional $2,245 in compensation from my insurance company after I had exhausted all my personal resources/negotiations (+ the insurance company paid my fee to retain him). This was for a totaled 2013 VW Golf in March 2024. I was thrilled with the outcome and it was a hassle-free process. He was a thoroughly professional expert throughout and exceeded my expectations.
So Vaun
1722526053
Where do I begin and how do I thank Ken? Not many know about a person’s right to have an auto appraiser to negotiate a fair price for your vehicle! If you ever need an appraiser, you must get Ken on your side! We were being lowballed, and they didn’t want to really negotiate.I found Ken Nix, his business “Leverage Auto Appraisal” when he says he’s on your side, he truly is!He got me way more than I could have ever expected. Not only that, what I learned from his expertise, was an eye opener! he explains every step in great detail, and breaks it down so it all makes sense.I hope I never have to go through this again, but if we had to. Ken, you’re the man!Thank you, for your patience, understanding and for answering my many questions and walking me through this.OH! The best part my husband was one satisfied and amazed client!
Andrew M
1722444548
Reached out because my insurance provided me low offer on a total loss and I was not willing to settle. Everyone kept telling me to research and request a new offer based on all of the information I gathered. It makes no sense to do all this work when leverage Auto appraisals can do all of that work and has an established working relationship with insurance companies where he knows what information to provide to get the end result his clients are looking for. After it was all said and done they were able to get an offer within a very close amount of what I was looking for. I hope I never have to use their service again but if I will I certainly will come back to this company. Thank you again for your guidance and your hard work. Now if only I can find my wife another car like the one she lost.
Freddie Todd
1722127891
I would give 10 stars if i could. Ken Nix of Leverage Auto Apprasials is very knowledgeable with years of experience. It is important to know that Ken has not worked for the insurance companies. This makes him a truly independent appraiser. Ken is transparent and keeps you in the loop. He increased my settlement $2,660 over what the insurance company offered. Very happy about that! Ken does his very best to get you the most money for your car. He was a great help to me in navigating the settlement process. I strongly and highly recommend Leverage Auto Appraisals. BTW from start to finish it took 4 business days to get the insurance company to agree to giving $2,660 more. The $499 fee was paid by the insurance company. Thank you Ken for all your help!! Keep up the good work!
Harrison Parsons
1722092133
Ken did Did an amazing job not only was he very professional over the phone he went straight to work for us and got what we needed done.. My 1994 F-350 Diesel was in an accident and my insurance was only gunna only pay me 22k but Ken got me a 10k increase. I recommend Ken’s team (His family business) at leverage auto appraisals for any of your appraisals needs.
Mustafa Ateş
1721152137
Ken is the man! He is the person, you would like to work with. My insurance company lowballed me and after a Google search, I hired Ken. He negotiated hard with them and raised the price by almost $2000 more. And I was reimbursed by the insurance company, so it was a free service for me. Appreciate your help, Ken.
Jennifer Chamale
1720757082
Ken is the best! He helped increase my settlement by 270%. I was so disheartened when a drunk driver ran into my parked car and totaled it, and even more disheartened when my insurance offered me such a low-ball settlement. Thanks to Ken, I can actually afford to buy a drivable car. I'm so glad I took the appraisal clause route. I couldn't have picked a better person to help me through the process. Ken was always quick to reply, and he got the ball rolling super quick. He is super transparent and helpful! 10/10 recommend!
Jason Connelly
1718075425
Absolutely blown away. My insurance company was trying to rob me on the value of my car. I’m very pleased than they were able to negotiate a settlement from 20k up to almost 24k. Well worth the $500 that I even got reimbursed
Babak Jabbari
1717460757
If you want to talk about professionalism, experience, and honesty Ken is the man. He helped me understand the accident claim process and total loss comps and how insurance companies come up with payout amounts. He put me on ease to accept my settlement deal and move on. Thanks Ken
David Winkler
1716679028
I had a total loss claim on a vehicle with a rebuilt title. After receiving what I perceived to be a low offer, I hired Ken based on the great reviews and was not disappointed. Ken helped negotiate on our behalf and was able to raise the appraised value by more than 20%. He was also very informative and helpful walking me through the process. I would highly recommend Leverage Auto Appraisals to others in a similar situation.
Timothy O'Connor
1715711297
Ken is the man! He’s super informative and educates you through out the process and genuinely cares about you which is a huge breadth of fresh air after dealing with insurance agents. Also, at the end of the day he gets the job done. I’ve used him twice and each time my appraisal went up at least 130%! Ken’s the man!
amy boynton
1713846210
Ken Nix, Leverage Auto Appraisals, Portland Oregon★★★★★★★★★★If I could, I'd give Ken 10 ★s!! Ken Nix is a great advocate!! We were the original owners of a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser; it was stolen from the “secured” parking garage at our apartment in downtown Portland. We hardly ever drove it, so we didn't discover the cruiser was stolen for nearly a week. A couple days later I fell and broke my jaw & 2 ribs, so we had a LOT of stress going on. PDXstolencars (dot) com helped us locate the car, but the thieves totaled it - then State Farm tried to lowball us on the ACV.I started doing research on what to do when your insurance company undervalues your total loss vehicle and “stumbled upon” Ken Nix; well, that must have been an act of Grace, because Ken negotiated our settlement and not only got an increase in our ACV payout, but also helped alleviate the intense stress of the situation.When one is facing an unfamiliar state of affairs (i.e. the loss of your 33 yr old beloved land cruiser that's recently transitioned to the status of a “collector's car”), one needs an advocate that's not only well-versed in the domain of vehicle valuation and appraisal, but also knows the local players involved. In Oregon, you also need that appraiser to be licensed w/the Oregon Dept of Transportation.Ken Nix is your guy!! Ken ONLY advocates for regular people, not for the insurance companies. Everything he told us was accurate, and it all played out just as he expected. If you're facing the total loss of your vehicle, just call Ken Nix… you'll be glad you did!! ★★★★★★★★★★
Travis
1712878508
Ken was excellent to work with and really is an expert in his field. He does everything he can to help and got me over $4,000 more than my insurance's initial offer. Highly recommend getting yourself a quality appraiser like Ken.
Tim Moore
1712777229
Ken helped me through a tough total loss (theft) of a unique truck. I was getting nowhere with the insurance companies and thanks to Ken I feel that we reached a fair settlement.
todd marshall
1712187729
Ken is the man, understands in real time the games the insurance company plays. Thanks Ken, nice work.
Anshuman Thakur
1711728971
The whole process took more than 75 days but Ken was able to negotiate $13K more from the insurance company. Thanks!
Web Silvis
1710970380
Ken is a superhero.It has become increasingly difficult to get a fair settlement from insurance companies. It is their job to settle a claim as cheap as possible and it's my understanding that some companies even offer bonuses to your adjuster when the claim is settled for less than it could have been. Don't fall for the biased CCC One valuations!I was offered less than market value for my totaled car, calling it "actual cash value". When I kindly suggested that they were not being fair, they LOWERED the original offer by about $1000.The insurance appointed their own "independent" appraiser that agreed with their low ball value (no surprise.) Ken stepped in and held them accountable. He got me even MORE than I was asking for my car, raising my valuation by nearly 30% and my insurance company paid his fee because Oregon law requires them to if Ken increases the settlement by even 1¢!Be patient with Ken, some cases are harder than others and he is a "one man show". Trust his process and he will get you good results!
John Tucker
1710273073
This is my first time with Ken. He certainly knows what he’s doing so listen to him. He came thru for us way more than expected, he’s actually a 10.
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1709924350
I have used Ken 2 times in the last 10 years. For the lowest rate around for this service he brought my claim up over $10,000 both times.On my last claim he found out that progressive has used a salvage titled vehicle as a comparable to my immaculate low mile diesel truck which actually got me paid back for the trucks current value.I recommend Ken on a regular basis to my friends who are unaware of what insurance companies try to do to you. I can tell you from experience he is a true car enthusiast and will go ABOVE AND BEYOND for his customers and he will fight for you. I wouldn’t be driving the truck I have now without his help.Thanks again, Ken!Keep doing what you’re doing! You’re the best. Hope all is well.
Tisha Ticknor
1709660052
Ken was very helpful and provided very sound advise. I appreciate the time he took to advise me and will definitely keep his information if I ever find a need to have a vehicle appraisal.Thank you Ken!
Scott Hansen
1709067433
I came to Ken after I had a feeling that progressive was undervaluing my claim. He agreed and pushed hard to help get the proper value when it comes to my vehicle. He reviewed their evaluation and explained to me why he would be able to get me more before I paid him. Then afterwards He made sure to stay communicative with me and helped to make sure that he was doing all he could to assure that I was getting a proper value for my vehicle. I’m grateful to Ken and would recommend his appraisal service to anyone who has doubts about the value of their vehicle when it comes to total loss claims.
Marisa Harris
1709006578
I e-mailed Ken an appraisal from All State. He gave me very detailed answers regarding all of my questions and responded promptly! He seems like a great guy to do business with and I appreciated all of his help!
King King
1708555524
So first of all Ken knew everyone in industry which set me at ease. Insurance tried to rip me off and give me 18150z Ken got me 26000 in little under 3 weeks. Extra 8000 almost. My man. Great job
Adam Springer
1708017783
Ken advocated for my client when the insurance company wouldn't play fair. Less than a week after they received his appraisal, the insurance company paid her 50% more than their previous top offer!
Scott McGraw
1707944349
If your insurance company is declaring your car a total loss then you absolutely need to call Ken Nix. My insurance company only offered me $4,400 for my car. My car was old, but it had low miles. When I contacted Ken, he immediately went to work on our case. He ended up getting us $6800 for our car -- which is more than 150% what the insurance company offered.If your car is totaled, it is guaranteed that your insurance company will give you a low offer and try to rip you off. Ken does all the work of dealing with the appraiser hired by the insurance company to negotiate on your behalf. Other places will quote you a lower price than Ken, but they will just present you a report and you are on your own. Ken actually negotiates with the insurance company's appraiser to get you the best deal.Also -- if you live in Oregon -- the insurance company will have to reimburse you for the amount that you pay for Ken as long as Ken can get you at least one penny more than their offer.To summarize: I hired Ken and paid him $499. Ken was able to get me $2,400 more than my insurance company offered me and my insurance company reimbursed me for the $499 that I paid Ken.Just send Ken your insurance company's valuation report and if he knows that he can get you more, he will take your case and you will be reimbursed for what you paid him. You literally have nothing to lose.
Ross J
1707106361
Ken and his staff were fantastic. I found his services via google, and his reviews are what sold me. He's a talker, but his results speak for themselves. My insurance company paid me about $4k more for my vehicle than they would have if I had not sought Ken's help. Ken, I really appreciate your time and attention to detail. Thank you!
Jack Jones
1705613903
I’d give Leverage six stars if I could. I appreciate the way they went to bat for me. Ken negotiated almost double what the insurance company originally offered. I highly recommend!
Jen Anderson
1704520517
Ken worked for several months to try to get us a bigger settlement when our carrier insisted on shortchanging us by refusing to use any comps in our actual vicinity. Despite being stonewalled by the m0bster-like "appraisers" the carrier used (who are halfway across the continent), we eventually ended up with much more than we could have gotten on our own. It's stressful when someone else's carelessness ruins your vehicle and adds insult the injury when you can't depend on your own carrier to go to bat for you. We would use Ken again (but hope to never need to 😂).
Stacey Galarza
1704300288
Leverage Auto Company are outstanding -- from start to finish! I had never worked with them (or with any auto appraiser) before so I had some reservations. But I very, very quickly got a sense of trust from how they handled their basic communications with me. Excellent Experience! Great Company! Ken did a great job-thorough, knowledgeable ,professional, reliable and super available for follow-up clarifications and discussion. THANKS KEN!
Layne Michaud
1703718850
Ken has been great to work with at Leverage Auto Appraisal! Helped me get the settlement I needed when the insurance companies offered a lowball offer. I’d hire him again in a second! Will 100% use him again if needed (but let’s hope I don’t!). I would and will recommend him to anyone else trying to negotiate a fair settlement with their insurance company.
Kirstie Forsey
1703180488
I was involved in a not at fault accident in September 2023. My insurance company was giving me the run around and offered me a very low price for my 2018 Toyota 4Runner premium. I contacted Ken Nix to get a professional and more accurate evaluation of my vehicle. I am glad I did. Ken was able to get me 4K more for my vehicle than the insurance company offered me. This allowed me to be able to pay off my vehicle and have money down to get a new one. Ken was down to earth and kind; he worked diligently to get me the best price for my vehicle. I absolutely recommend him to all who are being taken advantage of by their insurance companies. Ken will get you a fair price and fast.
David Smid
1701822749
I can't thank Ken Nix enough with Leverage Auto Appraisals for his help with my total loss claim. He doubled what my insurance company offered me. He got them to send me over $4,000. Don't fight for yourself, hire a professional. The cost of the appraisal is reimbursed to you by your insurance company in the state of Oregon.
Justin Robinson
1699549138
Hiring Ken was a great idea! He was able to bring my lowballing insurance offer up 27% for me which was over a $10,000 increase!!! That put a good chunk of change back in my pocket!! Couldnt be happier with how it turned out! Thanks alot for the hard work Ken i really appreciate it! Dont say yes to these insurance numbers and wake up! Youll be surprised what someone like this can actually do for you!
Nic Clow
1697499707
Ken is a wealth on knowledge and great to work with. It is crazy how much insurance agencies get away with, and Ken helps you get what you deserve from them. Highly recommend!
chris carpenter
1695256049
My son had his car stolen and the insurance company offered around $5k less then what was owed on the loan. Obviously, as a parent I wanted to do everything I could to help my son. After going back n' forth with the insurance company they mentioned I could get an independent appraisal of which I research and found Ken. He went above and beyond educating me that I could request a refund of the remaining service contract we purchased on the car. In following up with the dealer they agreed to credit us back the remaining amount of which we then found out we had GAP insurance. Ken Nix at that point could have easily just charged us for a appraisal anyway but rather declined stating it would just hold up the settlement process and may not benefit my son. Finding people with such high work ethic can be hard to find these days and I have complete confidence Ken would do everything necessary to get a client the highest payout if hired.
Tracey Jeffries
1694661955
I worked with Ken and he persevered and got me a fair value. 8,000 more than what the insurance offered initially. I highly recommend them.
l. lao
1692892883
Ken is peasant to work and effectively negotiated a better pricing, he definitely a top performer.
WA prop
1691807008
Ken just helped me close the negotiations with insurance company. He was very dedicated and knowledgeable. He shared with me on each step of the progress and was very responsive. He helped me recover ~15% more than what the insurance company valued my loss. Great job, Ken.
Michael Patrick
1691782185
Mr. Kenny Nix I choose as my independant appraiser after reviewing his background and credentials in the field of appraising vehicles independantly. As I went through this process, I was not sure of all the twists and turns I would be faced with.I have been a law enforcement officer for over 27 years and this was my first experience in having a vehicle I owned that was totalled and challenged the insurance company as to the value of the vehicle. As time went on (3 months), Mr Nix kept me informed of the all information that was needed and how the process was moving forward.Mr. Nix eventually negotiated a deal that increased the offer from $35,000 to $52,000 which is nearly a 50% increase in value ($17,000 more)!Mr. Nix is a firm but fair negotiator that gets the job done! I would highly recommend him as your negotiator to extract the best deal for you possible!Thank you Kenny Nix,Michael Leary
Trey Harrington
1691619039
The insurance company made me out to be crazy or dishonest after i was very upset that they were offering me 3k on a total loss for a heavly modified wrx. Ken was extremely helpful, nice, and efficient. He did exactly what he said he would do in a very timely manner. Brought my 3700 offer all the way up to 9k. 118% increase. And continues to offered his help should I run into any other problems with the insurance company. I can't thank him enough. I highly recommend Ken and leverage Auto Appraisals.
Jason Scott
1689819032
Ken did a great job of explaining to me how and why my truck was worth more then they offered, and he was able to get me $3000 more then they had offered. Although he thought we could have done better I was satisfied with his work and approach. If I ever need these services again I will be giving Ken a call!
Josh Buchholz
1689815356
Ken was amazing. He cared and listened, I really enjoyed working with him. He ended up getting me $6,125 more for my vehicle than I was offered by Geico. I learned that if you buy a vehicle with upgrades (lift, rims, tires, exhaust, AMP steps etc etc...) and you do not have receipts then they will not be acknowledged by the insurance company unless you hire and appraiser and fight for them. Another thing I learned, if you personally add upgrades to your vehicle and do not declare the upgrade with your insurance company they may not be covered.Ken was a rock star and is well-known in this field. He was very responsive and talked me through the process. I appreciated that he texted and emailed as well as a chat on the phone! Very trustworthy. I think other appraisers know he knows his stuff, that is why he is so successful. Thank you Ken! I would highly recommend him to assist with a total loss settlement!
embo
1689505502
Ken did a fantastic job for me. He got $$$$ more than the insurance company wanted to give and did it quickly. Very good in keeping me informed about the process and where my case stood. Thank you Ken.
J Mier
1688412759
Ken was an absolute God send in a tough situation. He spent time explaining all the process and provided details regarding our damaged vehicle.He is an honest, easy to talk to, person!We would absolutely highly recommend Leverage for any appraisal need! Topnotch!!
Cole Webster
1687897766
In January of 2023, I was headed to work when I came across a section of black ice, which caused me to fish tail and roll my 2007 Toyota Tacoma. My truck was in pristine condition before the accident, so I was optimistic that my insurance company would pay what it was worth... WRONG.After months of fighting with my insurance and going nowhere if not backwards, I felt like my back was against a wall. State Farm claims adjusters were beyond nasty to deal with and actually lowered their valuation offer after I refused their first offer.I thought I was pretty knowledgeable, so I typed up a 40+ page discrepancy review/ counter offer after I had received the CCC One valuation report, (What State Farm uses to devalue your totaled vehicle). State Farm refused to acknowledge anything I called out in my report. I was deflated and felt like nothing that I was doing was working.I was honestly close to giving up, and just taking State Farms offer. Then while looking online at options, I found out about the Appraisal clause. Upon further searching I came across Leverage Auto Appraisals. I went to their website, and requested a free valuation of my claim. Within minutes my phone was ringing... I screened the call thinking that I just signed up for a scam. Ken left me a voicemail, which I was hesitant to return (still thinking it was a scam).When I finally got around to getting back to Ken on the Phone we must have talked for hours. Ken explained the whole process, was super personable, friendly, and knowledgeable. (I'm sorry Ken) All of this seemed too good to be true. I truly thought this was a scam until I got a call from State Farm, and they explained that the appraisal brought the value up THOUSANDS of dollars from their original offer.If you find yourself in a similar situation, give Ken a call. I cannot recommend this man enough. Ken... Thank you for your hard work, and for being such a stand up dude. I can't imagine where I would be if I didn't have you in my corner representing me against State Farm. Thank you.-Cole
Fergy Fergy
1687638672
I had an appraisal done by leverage Auto, my Appraiser's name was Ken, I've been around seven decades down I've seen and heard a lot of things but I was happy and thrilled with the results I received from Ken. I strongly suggest use this service. For me it was the best. Thanks Ken
Justin Peterson
1687391671
Ken was very knowledgeable in what he does and really helped me out.
Lynn Wells
1687265886
Ken helped me fight my own insurance company on the value of my totaled truck. Insurance was trying to low ball me with unfair vehicle comps and Ken was able to get a real practical vehicle value. It took some time but it was worth it for the increase in vehicle payout.
Adrian Stub
1686434232
The Insurance Company forced me into an appraisal due to a low insurance offer. Ken did a great job getting a fair value. Due to Ken, we received around 33% more than the insurance companies final payout offer. The cost of the appraisal was well worth the return.
Marci Hare
1685056366
I initially chose Leverage Auto Appraisals because of their Google reviews. I’m SO GLAD I made the RIGHT CHOICE!! Ken is very professional and very personable. He has decades of experience and is very good at what he does. We are getting a check for thousands more than the insurance company tried to pay us. Go with Ken. You won’t regret this decision!
Lama Basha
1684639871
Ken is awesome! He helped me get $3,500 extra after Geico wanted to offer me way less than what my car is actually worth. I reached out to Ken and he explained the process. He was right about everything. Ken is very experienced and a pleasure to do business with. I recommend everyone to check the settlement amount with Ken before agreeing to receive it.Thanks Mr.Ken Nix for all your help!
Taal Levi
1682981979
Ken got us a very fair and rapid increase in the payout from the insurance company. Highly recommended!
Shelly Stegall
1682907760
Hire them already!! I was SEVERELY lowballed by my insurance company after my car was totaled. Luckily I was also informed about Oregons appraisal clause and thought it was worth fighting. I was nervous calling someone based solely on reviews, but after a few minutes of talking to Ken I knew I made the right choice. Less than a week later he negotiated a payout of $14,000, more than twice of the original offer. Highly suggest Leverage Auto Appraisals, it was such a relief feeling like I had the power to successfully fight a large company.
Kent Andreasen
1682783654
I strongly recommend people hire leverage auto appraisals. They made the auto claim appraisal very easy.
Mike Battista
1679495211
I hired Ken to dispute my insurance company's evaluation of my total loss vehicle. I was surprised to see the low offer and disputed their valuation. Ken's years of auto industry experience were tremendous because he knew everything about my vehicle and modification. His efforts netted an additional $8k! My vehicle was a converted Honda Element E-Camper with an aftermarket permanent pop-top like a VW van.
Tim Collins
1678573108
I was tired of arguing with my insurance company about the value of my vehicle that was totaled. I happened to find Ken with Leverage Auto and reached out not knowing if the company was legitimate. Long story short, I hired Ken as my independent appraiser and ended up getting 20% more than the highest offer from my insurance company. Should have simply talked to Ken first!
Denise Ostlund
1675963230
I was in an accident in Oregon last November where the other driver was at fault. They have Geico, but I opted to have USAA take care of things since I have been with them for 32 years. My mistake was thinking that USAA would have my back. They gave me a lowball estimate using pot lot vehicles, one with 240k miles (100k more than mine) and the other had several accidents listed. When I disputed this, they basically ignored me by using tactics of not returning calls or acknowledging the comps I had sent to counter their appraisal. I was adamant that I would not let USAA wear me down, and after 2 months of this bull - in my frustration I searched the internet for a solution and I found Ken. Ken certainly knows this side of the insurance "game" and I am appreciative of all the time he spent with me sharing his knowledge and experience battling for fair appraisals. Ken knows his stuff, and I was able to finally settle and got an additional $3000 for my car.
Robert Fritscher
1675373562
This is twice now I’ve had Ken help us out. Very good at what he does and will do the right thing to help you out. Had a great experience with his company. Thank you Ken.
Ron Poulsen
1674655249
Ken worked diligently to help us get the correct appraisal of our truck! He was a good communicator and kept us informed throughout the process. He was able to get us a substantial increase from what our insurance company had offered! We were actually shocked and very pleased at the increase!! We HIGHLY recommend Ken at Leverage Auto Appraisals!!
Hamidreza Nahavandi
1673920242
I recently got into an accident, and my car got total. My insurance gave me a very low evaluation So I thought I would seek a more experienced opinion from outside. Ken was excellent in communicating the possible increase in the car evaluation. He successfully managed to increase the evaluation by almost 5k. Highly recommended.
Brian Damm
1673658958
Ken gave me piece of mind that we were getting paid all of our cars worth, plus. He knows the ins and outs of the business and wont be hoodwinked by the ins companies.
Kawser Ahmed
1668537414
Ken is the best in the business, he helped me with getting almost 10% higher value for my totaled car from GEICO. And he is the best guy for getting advice related to diminished Value claims
Jeff Harris
1665612674
Ken Nix did an amazing job for me and my total loss claim. He recognized the unique value of my hybrid in my particular market and was able to get the insurance company to recognize that value was worth $8,000 more than their first estimate. Highly recommended.
Jerry Egger
1664390410
Outstanding expertise and customer service resulting in a successful outcome. I highly recommend Ken and his team.
Yevgeniy Sivyy
1664048387
Ken Nix is awesome! Professional and quick, He knows how to deal with insurance claims and has appraised our 2016 Jetta by $2500 more than what insurance was trying to pay us out.
Alex C
1664048211
From the start I had a good feeling about ken I have nothing but great things to say about him.he went above and beyond in my case with the auto insurance not only did he increase my settlement for my total loss he nearly tripled what they offered mefrom the first low ball offer the insurance tryd to do if your looking for the best in my opinion he is the best I couldn’t ask for more. I highly recommend him and will be recommended through my whole family aswell. he was very helpful and answered all my questions and msgs and calls if your looking for the best auto appraiser in my opinion and experience I recommend ken he will be there to answer help and get u what u deserve for your vehicle thanks ken your the best.
Grant McCall
1661902903
Ken nearly doubled the value of my appraisal, resulting in thousands of dollars more than the insurance company was offering. I'm very lucky to have found him, and would recommend him to anyone. Also a nice fellow to talk to!
Katrina Aguilera
1660601641
Don’t waste your time fighting the insurance yourself! My Insurance low balled me an incredible amount of 10k for my car. I fought and fought myself to get them to raise the amount they tried to give me as my car was currently going for almost 18k in worse condition or higher miles/less features, ect. They really tried to screw me by comparing my vehicle to vehicles with accidents! As well as insisting I did not have features in my car that I most certainly did. I had to show paperwork proving everything and fighting each person on the phone tooth and nail. Their 3rd offer to me was 14k and they insisted it would go no higher. I felt lost and almost accepted their offer.. but knowing if i didn’t fight i’d end up with a lemon( I was shopping and panicking!!) I called Leverage Auto Appraisals and was put into contact with Mr. Ken Knix. We went over some details and right away he found ways the insurance was screwing me (Comparing my car to 2 cars with prior accidents and one in much worst condition) and said we had a case for at least 17.5k. I felt confident in what he was saying because it seemed to line up with everything I knew about so far. So I went for it. I forked over the flat rate of $499.00 and sat back and let Mr. Knixs do what he does best. This process took about a week and a half. In that time I texted or called at least 4 or 5 times, probably almost all at odd hours due to my work schedule, each and every time I got a text or a call back almost immediately answering whatever it was I needed! Thank you for that! The reassurance that everything was going okay was more than worth $499! In the end I ended up with them coming back at me with $17.1k Hmm, funny how quickly USAA changed right? It literally pays to have this guy behind you, fighting for you! Best of all, since I am an Oregon policy holder my insurance has to pay the $499. I was not out to get my insurance for all I could, but just to be made whole. Mr. Knix fought for me at a very hard time in my life when my own insurance company wouldn’t. He will tell you before taking your money if you’ve got a shot! Otherwise he doesn’t waste his time or yours. Give him a call, it’s free to be told you do or don’t have a fight worth fighting. Thank Mr. Knixs! 5 starts under values what you’ve done for me!
Dylan Tack
1660418597
Ken is the real thing. He successfully negotiated an almost $5000 increase on my first-gen Tacoma.These first-generation trucks in prime condition have become modern classics (especially with the suspension and transmission upgrades I had added), and my insurance company was insisting on using lowball, salvage vehicles in all their comps.With Leverage Auto Appraisals on my side, I got a truly fair market value in the settlement. The best part was it didn't cost me anything; by Oregon law the insurer is required to reimburse appraisal fees paid by the customer if they win the dispute.
Phil Rehabber
1660170797
My wife was recently involved in a car accident and her car was subsequently written off by the insurance company. To cut a long story short, our insurance company finished up paying a figure for the car that we thought was a little on the low side! We, therefore, decided to invoke the appraisal clause in our insurance policy so we could dispute the value that the insurance company had placed on the car. To help with this, we retained the services of Ken Nix of Leverage Auto Appraisals. He was EXCELLENT and did a fantastic job. He's a really nice guy and he knows his stuff. Suffice it to say, he helped us secure well over $2000 more from our insurance company, and because we had prevailed in our claim against the insurance company, by law, they were obliged to reimburse all the professional fees that we had paid to Ken for his services! A very good result all around and I have no hesitation in recommending Ken for his first-class service.Phil Odusanya, Tigard
Toby Parsons
1660090981
I have Geico Insurance. I thought they were decent until Geico lied to me on a number of things with regards to my total loss claim.I thought Geico was supposed to be on my side but it turns out they are most definitely not on my side. When my Chevy Tahoe was deemed a total loss, Geico proceeded to drag the process out over the course of 3 months trying to force me to accept a settlement that was far less than what the vehicle should have come in at.Luckily I ran across Ken's add on the internet and I learned about how I had the right and option to hire a private appraiser. That was the best decision I had made in a long time. Although it still took a while because Geico continued to stall and drag their feet, causing me to be a little skeptical that this was going to pan out.But then after talking with Ken he said we're almost done and a couple days later he had the appraisal and it was approximately $4,000 more than what Geico had said it was worth.Geico was trying to cheat me out of$4,000. Geico had already cheated and left me holding a $750 debt that they refused to pay for the rental car. Regardless of whether I had rental Car coverage which I did, they said they didn't have to pay it because it was a total loss situation. Geico didn't tell me this until after I had received and used the rental car for over 30 days with approval from GEICO. Geico chose to penalize me with this debt for resisting their extremely dishonest and low-ball offer presented to me.What they had offered didn't even pay off the loan and would have left me with nothing, but thanks to Ken I get my money back for the appraisal fee and Geico has to pay it back to me which is even better and I get what the vehicle should have paid out.I'm not left out hanging to dry. Thank you very much Ken, I appreciate it and you are well worth the wait and the money!Greatly AppreciatedToby
Ben Scott
1656710125
Ken got me what my car was actually worth.When my car was stolen, recovered, and deemed a total loss my insurance company offered me a pittance, it wasn't even enough to replace my truck.I reached out to Ken to ask some questions and figure out what my next steps were. After a brief conversation with Ken I paid him for his services and Ken took it from there. Not only did Ken get me what my car was actually worth, his fee was paid for by the insurance company.Not sure if it's different for other states, but even if it is, the fee for Ken's services would have been covered by the increase in the appraised value of my car.
rachel comingore
1655227640
Ken was so amazing to work with! He communicated and made himself available to answer all my questions going into this process and feel comfortable hiring him to handle my appraisal! After fighting with insurance for over 2 months, Ken was able to get me an increased value for my car within a week! $2000 higher than what insurance initially offered me! This money made such a huge difference and allowed me to finally replace my car. I can’t recommend Ken’s services enough!
JASON ENGLAND
1653079202
Leverage Auto Appraiser Ken Nix was fantastic and informative throughout the process. He went above and beyond in responding to texts immediately. Ken was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Leverage for your Auto appraising needs. Thank you to Ken and the Leverage team.
Michael Smith
1652824780
If I could leave more stars I truly would, Ken Nix is awesome!We had to file a claim for stolen vehicle, our insurance company fought tooth and nail and ultimately low balled us! Ken fought right back and we received $6,600 over the insurances valuation. Fair value is all we were looking for, and Mr. Nix got it for us!! 10+ stars
michael tronolone
1650067592
This was my first time using my own appraiser for an insurance and it was the best decision. Ken Nix was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, after talking for only a few minutes I knew he was the man for the job. I won't name my insurance G#!&@ but anyways Ken's appraisal netted us $2400 extra and we get reimbursed for his costs. If your thinking about hiring your own appraiser make no mistake Ken is who you want.
Paul DeVito
1648096337
Ken at Leverage is very knowledgeable about conducting vehicle appraisals and working with insurance companies to get you fair compensation for your vehicle loss. Money well spent for his services.
Briana Martin-Frost
1644553489
Ken was so helpful! He explained the appraisal process, is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. He was able to get me quite a bit more than what the insurance company offered me for my car. I’d recommend everyone use Ken for their vehicle appraisal needs.
Faith Yates
1643693626
Wow! I had a great experience with Ken discussing the value of my car today. He has many years of automotive industry experience and you can tell he has a great deal of accumulated knowledge. He doesn't just evaluate damage for insurance claims, but will also help you determine an accurate, fair-market value of your vehicle before you proceed with a trade-in. We talked for some time and he pointed out the pros and cons of doing a trade-in with a dealership vs. selling a vehicle on your own. He's friendly, down-to-earth, conversational, and super helpful. Ken is a rock star! Thank you so much for your help!
Gabe Genauer
1643329825
Exceeded my expectations! Very responsive and professional. Negotiated effectively against my insurance company and got me a lot more than they were offering. Ken did a great job and I would highly recommend him and Leverage Auto Appraisals.
Jeanette Campagna
1643227896
Recently, I retained Ken Nix/Leverage Auto Appraisals as my independent appraiser following a low valuation/settlement after an accident in which my car was deemed totaled by my insurance company.Though we both acknowledge that the process took much longer than needed (for a variety of reasons), I was very pleased with the outcome. Ken and I had a lengthy conversation up front where he reviewed the initial valuation to determine whether it was worth pursuing his services. Ken indicated that 80% of people in my situation don't exercise their appraisal clause due to all the hassle involved. I didn't want to be part of that 80% so I retained his services.In the end, Ken was successful in securing $1,200+ above the original valuation. When the insurance company refused to reimburse me for my appraisal fees (which they must do if the final settlement is higher than the original valuation), Ken went above and beyond to contact the Division of Financial Regulation (aka Insurance Commissioner) on my behalf and advocate for me. He sent me the link to file a complaint which I filed that same day. I told him I was in this fight to win! And sure enough, the insurance company finally did reimburse me.If you have the time and financial resources to get by while going through the independent appraisal process, I would recommend doing so. The insurance companies are not our friends and we should get what we deserve!
Nick Nastasiuk
1643130296
Thanks to Ken Nix I was able to get a LOT more than the insurance was willing it give me in the beginning on my settlement. Would definitely recommend and use again if I needed to. 5/5 stars!!
Tami Hoffman
1638992583
Ken was wonderful. Received an extra $5,000 because of him. Highly recommend!
Mike Hobbs
1611326014
I will start off with thus, Hire an independent appraiser! Do not let the insurance company take advantage of you!I worked with Ken on the Total of my vehicle, the insurance adjuster wanted to offer me a very low settlement on my truck, that I knew was not right but they would not budge, I ended up hiring Ken. Now was I skeptical yes! The whole thing just didn't feel right to me at first. But Ken assured me that this was going to be a good move, and I was making the right choice. Ken went out of his way to make me feel comfortable in my choice as well, and he was very responsive to all my questions and easy to keep in touch with throughout the whole process.The whole process took literally a couple weeks after I hired Ken, and this was right in the middle of the holidays. As if those are not stressful enough.Would I recommend Ken? Absolutely! Everyday all day! If you are honest with him about your vehicle, he will do his best to get you the best outcome possible. He is honest and very open throughout the whole process.I will say this again and can't stress it enough! Hire an independent appraiser do not let the insurance company take advantage of you ever. You get what you pay for, and his fee is money well spent!Mike H.
Donald Edwards
1537722295
Ken was awesome to work with. He knows cars, and knows the insurance agencies. Ken held the insurance companies feet to the fire, and forced them to increase my vehicle valuation by thousands of dollars. Best of all, it was free; the insurance company's are required to reimburse you for the appraisal! You have everything to gain and nothing to loose by hiring Ken.FYI: Follow Kens instructions to the letter. I waited ten days for ken to send me the appraisal, meanwhile, Ken was waiting for me to invoke the appraisal clause with the insurance company and give them his contact information, as I was instructed. Once I did as I was instructed, Ken managed all communications and negotiations with the insurance company, and my claim was settled in four business days. My Bad for not following simple instructions!Great guy! Great outcome! Highly recommended!
Total Loss Appraisal Clause. Getting Your Real Market Value.
We don’t just write a Total Loss Fair Market Value appraisal like some companies. Our Total Loss auto appraiser will also negotiate with your insurance company’s appraiser to get a fair value for your totaled vehicle. This is included in the price of your appraisal, you won’t be upsold later on like some companies. ALERT! If you pay for an appraisal, and the appraiser charges you an additional amount to negotiate the claim, you may only be reimbursed for the cost of the appraisal only. That’s why we include claim negotiation at no additional charge with all of our total loss appraisals.
Auto Appraiser
Over 14 years as an Oregon Licensed Auto Appraiser #V34-075
Over 30 years of auto appraisal experience.
Negotiator
Ken Nix has over 40 years of negotiation experience, with over 14 years negotiating Oregon Total Loss Claims for Oregonians. We specialize in Oregon Total Loss claims so you don’t have to.
Only Works For Consumers
There’s no conflict of interest here. Unlike some appraisal companies that only claim to work for consumers, we genuinely do. We exclusively represent consumers/policyholders, never insurance companies. – Ken Nix
Detailed Specs
In Oregon and Washington, if you feel you’ve been offered an unfair amount, you’ll normally have an appraisal clause in your policy that allows you to dispute their offer. The appraisal clause allows you to hire an independent auto appraiser to produce an appraisal and your insurance company will also have to hire an independent auto appraiser to produce one for them. The two auto appraisers will negotiate the value between them, if they can not come to an agreement, then an Umpire will decide which appraisal is more credible.
In Oregon, if we increase the value by one cent more than the last offer your insurance company offered you, they have to reimburse you for the cost of the appraisal.
If your claim is with your insurer, you may have the right to an appraisal if your policy
includes an appraisal provision. Your insurer must reimburse your reasonable
appraisal costs if the final appraised value is greater than the insurer’s last offer. This
provision applies to all new policyholders on or after January 1, 2010 and to current
policyholders upon the first renewal of their policy that occurs on or after January 1,
2010. Ask your claims adjuster or the Insurance Division for more information.
Lowball offers from CCC One are more common than you may think. In the case of Buratovich v. Farmers Insurance, documents obtained during discovery, reflected that Farmers Insurance had selected CCC One solely due to it’s evaluations having the lowest payout in regards to a Total Loss Claim. CCC has also recently come under fire in Georgia where consumer advocates claim they have substantially lower valuations than other companies.If 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 an Auto Appraiser.
There have also been several Class Action Lawsuits filed regarding Mitchell / J. D. Powers and Associates Total Loss Valuation Methods. This valuation has been involved in several cases where consumers have sought class action lawsuits against State Farm and Progressive for using Mitchell and J.D. Powers valuations.
OREGON CERTIFIED AUTO APPRAISER
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. We are an Oregon certified and licensed auto appraiser. #V34-075
CREDIBLE APPRAISALS
Some appraisal companies inflate their valuations in an effort to entice you to use them because they have the largest value. Largest doesn’t mean you’ll settle for more, normally it’s the opposite. Most insurance companies know who provides credible appraisals, and who provide inflated values
AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE
With over 13 years as a licensed and Certified Oregon Auto Appraiser, Ken has the experience to handle any job. He has over 40 years negotiating experience with over 35 years spent in the automotive industry.
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LEVERAGE
Auto Appraisals
(503) 420-3001
Location
8885 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland, OR. 97225
Open Hours
Mon:10am – 5pm
Tue: 10am – 5pm
Wed: 10am – 5pm
Thur: 10am – 5pm
Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: Closed
