Neil Thomas

Neil Thomas, Master Appraiser is an automotive appraisal expert specializing in diminished value and total loss settlements. With a career spanning vehicle appraisal, classic car restoration, and insurance dispute resolution, he brings a nuanced understanding of vehicle valuation and authenticity to litigation work. His work centers on investigating vehicle authenticity, assessing diminished value claims, and evaluating whether total loss settlements adhere to industry standards.

Mr. Thomas has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Southern California, involving classic car appraisals, insurance disputes, and vehicle valuation cases. His Master Appraiser designation from the International Automobile Appraisers Association, along with certifications in Uniform Standards of Automotive Appraisal Procedures and Diminished Value Parts 1-12, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of valuation and authenticity in disputes involving classic and exotic vehicles.