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УкраїнськаCar appraiser price list 2026: valuation, expert opinion and inspection
indekscen.pl editorial team · published 30 September 2026 · prices according to the 5 October 2026 index
A vehicle appraiser most commonly charges PLN 300 to value a passenger car, with a typical range of PLN 240 ‑ 365. A technical opinion, for example for a statutory warranty claim after buying a car, costs around PLN 500, while an inspection involving travel by the appraiser costs around PLN 100. The price depends on the purpose of the valuation, the type of vehicle and travel.
At a glance (as at 5 October 2026)
- A passenger car valuation by a vehicle appraiser usually costs PLN 240 ‑ 365, while the median from price lists is PLN 300.
- A technical opinion from an appraiser, for example for a statutory warranty claim concerning a car, costs around PLN 500.
- According to price lists, a vehicle inspection involving travel by the appraiser costs around PLN 100, separately from the valuation itself.
- The cheapest valuations start at PLN 200, while the most expensive reach PLN 500.
- The median is based on 4 price lists and articles collected by indekscen.pl.
A vehicle appraiser can help in several very different situations: a dispute with an insurer over the amount of compensation, a statutory warranty claim for a car bought with a defect, a valuation for a public authority, leasing or the division of an estate. Price lists give a different amount for each of these services. We have collected them in one place so you can easily check whether a quote is reasonable.
How much does a vehicle appraiser charge for a car valuation?
According to 4 price lists and articles collected by indekscen.pl, a vehicle appraiser most commonly charges PLN 300 to value a passenger car. Half of the quotes fall within the PLN 240 ‑ 365 range, the cheapest start at PLN 200, and the most expensive reach PLN 500. The price includes an inspection of the vehicle at the appraiser’s premises and a written valuation.
Details, quotations from price lists and verification dates are available at automotive appraiser.
Vehicle appraiser price list: how much does each service cost?
An appraiser’s price list is usually divided into vehicle valuations, technical opinions and inspections involving travel. These are the entries found in our data:
| Automotive appraiser: option | Median | Typically | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic service | PLN 300 | PLN 240 ‑ 365 | 4 |
| Technical opinion / warranty claim after purchase | PLN 500 | PLN 500 | 1 |
| Vehicle inspection (expert travelling to the vehicle) | PLN 100 | PLN 100 | 1 |
Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.
| Appraiser’s service | Price according to price lists | When it is needed |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger car valuation | typically PLN 240 ‑ 365 | employment office, leasing, inheritance, sale, dispute over a total loss |
| Technical opinion, statutory warranty claim | around PLN 500 | defect discovered after buying a car, dispute with the seller |
| Inspection involving travel by the appraiser | around PLN 100 | the car cannot be taken to the appraiser’s premises |
Company price lists also distinguish between different purposes of valuation: a valuation for an employment office is charged at a different rate from one for a court or leasing company. The type of vehicle also makes a difference: a motorcycle may be valued at the same rate as a passenger car, while a lorry or classic vehicle costs more. Courier delivery of documents is sometimes charged separately.
How much does an appraiser’s expert report cost?
An expert report, meaning a technical opinion from a vehicle appraiser, costs around PLN 500, which is more than a valuation alone (PLN 300). A technical opinion determines what is defective, when the defect arose and what caused it, for example whether it already existed when the car was bought. You need such an opinion when making a statutory warranty claim for a car or disputing an unsuccessful repair with a garage.
Before commissioning an opinion, it is worth having a cheaper diagnostic test done. car computer diagnostics usually costs PLN 150 ‑ 185, or around PLN 375 at an authorised dealer. A printout of control unit fault codes can later be an important attachment to the opinion.
What does a vehicle appraiser’s valuation include?
A vehicle appraiser’s valuation is a written document containing the vehicle’s details, a description of its technical condition following inspection, its equipment, mileage and calculated market value on a specific date. Appraisers usually use specialist systems containing used-car price data and adjust the result for the car’s condition, repair history and optional equipment. Photographs from the inspection are attached to the valuation.
A repair estimate is a different document: it calculates how much repairing the damage should cost, including parts and labour hours. In a dispute with an insurer, both are often needed: a repair estimate if the car can be repaired, and a valuation if it may be declared a total loss. When placing the order, state clearly which document you need, as this affects the price.
Can an appraiser inspect a car before purchase?
An appraiser can inspect a used car before purchase, but in practice people more often commission a check by a mechanic or at a vehicle inspection station for this purpose. An appraiser is useful if you want a written opinion on the car’s condition and value, for example when buying a more expensive car or purchasing from a business. The valuation then usually costs PLN 240 ‑ 365, with an additional travel fee if the inspection takes place at the seller’s premises.
A cheaper supplement is computer diagnostics for PLN 165 and a test drive. An appraiser’s opinion has the advantage that it may prove useful later if a hidden defect emerges and you need to make a statutory warranty claim.
When is it worth hiring an appraiser?
It is worth hiring an appraiser when the amount in dispute clearly exceeds the cost of the valuation, which is PLN 240 ‑ 365. The most common situations are:
- An underestimated third-party liability insurance payout. The insurer estimates the repair using its own rates, while the garage charges more. For comparison, respraying one body panel usually costs PLN 545 ‑ 770, while bodywork repair (wheel arch) costs PLN 395 ‑ 750, depending on the scope of work.
- Total loss. The dispute then concerns the value of the car before the damage and its salvage value, which is a typical task for a valuation.
- A claim concerning a car after purchase. A technical opinion helps prove that the defect already existed.
- A valuation for a public authority, leasing company or inheritance. An opinion is often simply required in these cases.
It is not worth paying an appraiser when the difference in the repair estimate is less than the price of the opinion, unless the case will go to court anyway.
Who covers the appraiser’s costs?
The person who commissions the appraiser covers the cost, usually the owner of the car. In a claim under the at-fault driver’s third-party liability insurance, their insurer may reimburse the cost of a private valuation if the opinion was necessary to determine the amount of compensation, for example because the insurer had underestimated it. Keep the invoice and attach it to your appeal. It is best to ask a lawyer or Poland’s Financial Ombudsman whether reimbursement is possible in your case.
In a court dispute, the party requesting a court-appointed expert initially advances the cost, and the court allocates the costs at the end according to the outcome of the case. According to our data, legal advice from an advocate costs around PLN 325.
How much does a vehicle appraiser cost in Warsaw, Kraków and other cities?
We do not yet include vehicle appraisers’ prices by city in the index, so we do not give local medians. Price lists do show, however, that differences between cities are smaller than differences between the scopes of services: in large cities, a valuation usually costs about the same as the national median, PLN 300. The cost rises when the appraiser travels outside the city, as travel is charged separately, starting at around PLN 100.
How can you avoid overpaying an appraiser?
- Explain the purpose of the valuation at the outset. A valuation for an employment office is simpler and cheaper than an opinion for court proceedings.
- Ask whether travel is included in the price. If the car is roadworthy, take it to the appraiser’s premises.
- Ask for a written quote specifying the scope: a valuation alone, a repair estimate or a full technical opinion.
- Check their credentials. For court proceedings and major disputes, choose an appraiser with appropriate qualifications and experience in similar cases.
- Gather the documents in advance: the vehicle registration document, the insurer’s repair estimate, photographs of the damage and garage invoices.
If the dispute concerns paintwork or a windscreen, you may find the articles car panel painting: price list and car windscreen replacement: cost useful. We discuss insurance policies in the cheapest car third-party liability insurance.
„Do Urzędu Pracy | od 250 PLN”
biurorzeczoznawcze.pl, source
„Osobowego, motocykla | od 200 zł”
certyfikowanyrzeczoznawca.pl, source
„Wycena wartości samochodu | od 350 zł”
euroexpert.szczecin.pl, source
„wycena wartości samochodu osobowego to koszt rzędu 300 - 500 zł”
compensa.pl, 2025-08, source
You can find more prices for official and legal services in the law and public authorities category, and for car repairs in the motoring category.
The prices in this article come from public appraisers’ price lists and motoring articles. Each entry on the service page includes its source, date and a verbatim quotation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a vehicle appraiser charge for a car valuation?
Rzeczoznawca bierze za wycenę samochodu osobowego najczęściej PLN 300, a połowa cenników mieści się w przedziale PLN 240 ‑ 365. Dojazd poza siedzibę bywa płatny osobno.
How much does an appraiser's expert report cost?
Opinia techniczna rzeczoznawcy, na przykład przy reklamacji samochodu z rękojmi, kosztuje około PLN 500. Jest droższa od samej wyceny, bo wymaga szczegółowego badania usterki i uzasadnienia wniosków.
How much does a visit from a vehicle appraiser cost?
Same oględziny pojazdu z dojazdem rzeczoznawcy kosztują według cennika około PLN 100. To opłata za wizytę, do której dolicza się cenę wyceny albo kosztorysu.
How long does a vehicle appraiser's valuation take?
Czas oczekiwania zależy od firmy i zakresu opinii: prosta wycena wartości jest gotowa szybciej niż opinia techniczna czy kosztorys naprawy. Termin warto ustalić przy zleceniu, zwłaszcza gdy wycena jest potrzebna do urzędu albo sądu.
What is the difference between an appraiser and a court-appointed expert?
Biegły sądowy to rzeczoznawca wpisany na listę biegłych przy sądzie okręgowym, którego powołuje sąd w konkretnej sprawie. Prywatnego rzeczoznawcę zlecasz sam, a jego wycena kosztuje zwykle PLN 240 ‑ 365.
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Every amount quoted in the article has a source, date and verbatim quote from the price list on the service page.
Translation of the original Polish article dated 30 September 2026. Quotations from price lists are in Polish, as published by the companies. Read the original in Polish.
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