How to Find the Actual Value of a Mitsubishi Nativa SUV

Vehicle appraisal yields an accurate result.

Mitsubishi began production of the Nativa SUV---also called the Montero Sport in the United States---in 1996. As a result, some models are now 14 years old and many Nativa SUVs have diminished value. You may need to know the value of your Nativa SUV for a divorce or estate settlement, or because you are donating the SUV to a charity. To find the actual value of a Mitsubishi Nativa SUV, you should contact an appraiser and complete an onsite appraisal process. An appraisal increases the accuracy of the determination.

Instructions

1. Locate an appraiser. Contact the American Society of Appraisers and request a membership directory. Alternatively, you can request guidance in locating a general, machinery or automobile appraiser in your area. Call the association toll free at 800-ASA-VALU.

2. Contact the appraiser. Ask what credentials the appraiser has obtained and request references. Confirm that the payment structure is not based on a contingency or percentage of value, suggests Auctionbytes.

3. Schedule an appointment for the appraiser to complete the appraisal process. Explain to the appraiser the reason you want the vehicle appraised. This is important as it ensures the appraisal is for the correct "market." Make the vehicle readily available and make yourself available to ask or answer any questions.

4. Request a comprehensive report. The appraiser should provide a detailed report that includes the condition of the Nativa, the appraiser's qualifications, the methodology used, the markets analyzed and the appraiser's signature, according to Auctionbytes.

Tips & Warnings

• You can get a general idea of the value of the Nativa SUV from websites such as Edmunds.com or kbb.com, but it will not be the actual value of your specific vehicle.

References

• AuctionBytes: How to Hire an Appraiser

Resources

• American Society of Appraisers
• Appraisal Network