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Valuations – all vehicles including Cherished Registration Plates
Car, Motorcycle and Motorhome Valuations for Divorce
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A common difficulty in divorce financial settlement discussions is agreeing the value of vehicles accumulated during the marriage. Cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and specialist vehicles are often emotionally charged assets, and once trust has broken down, disagreement over value can quickly escalate into conflict.
A significant proportion of my work involves divorce valuations for vehicles including classic and modern cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, racing cars, agricultural vehicles such as tractors, trucks, cherished registration plates and other specialist assets.
Having been through my own divorce involving multiple vehicles, I understand both the technical and human realities of this process. My role is to provide independent, defensible valuations that allow both parties – and the Court – to move forward with clarity.
Single Joint Expert Divorce Valuations
I am regularly instructed as a Single Joint Expert (SJE) in divorce cases across the UK and Europe. The role and duties of Single Joint Experts are clearly defined under Family Procedure Rules Part 25, requiring independence and an overriding duty to the Court rather than to either party.
Using a Single Joint Expert is often the most effective way to control costs while ensuring transparency and fairness. Reports are comprehensive, address areas of disagreement directly, and costs are typically shared equally between the parties. My SJE work includes inspected valuations and, where appropriate, desktop valuations based on documentary and market evidence.
Inspected and Desktop Divorce Valuations
While many divorce valuations involve physical inspection, this is not always practical or proportionate. I also prepare desktop vehicle valuation reports where access is restricted, cooperation has broken down, assets are concealed, or vehicles have already been sold, modified, or allowed to deteriorate.
Desktop valuations are based on specialist market knowledge, historical data, comparable vehicles, registration and MOT records, provenance research, and condition analysis drawn from available evidence. They are particularly useful for early-stage negotiations, Financial Dispute Resolution hearings, Legal Aid cases, and situations where parties need informed, independent figures without delay.
Desktop reports can stand alone or be supplemented later by inspection if required.
About Specialist Car Valuations for Divorce
The purpose of expert valuation evidence in divorce is to assist the Court and reduce unnecessary conflict. My approach is calm, methodical, and evidence-led. Confidence in a valuer’s independence is essential, and I bring this through clear reporting, transparent methodology, and a reputation for integrity built over many years.
I act as both Single Joint Expert and single-party expert and have extensive experience in complex and high-net-worth cases, including psychologically difficult situations. I am always available to discuss suitability, scope, and approach before instruction.
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What to Consider When Choosing a Vehicle Valuer in Divorce
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When choosing a valuer and commissioning vehicle valuation reports for high-value and cherished cars in divorce proceedings, here are some things to consider.
Accuracy and fairness are critical. Valuations must reflect true market value rather than aspiration, understatement, or tactical positioning. Reports should be detailed, transparent, and capable of standing up to scrutiny.
Experience matters. Specialist vehicles behave differently in the market, and auction estimates or informal opinions are rarely appropriate for divorce purposes. An experienced valuer understands market nuance, condition sensitivity, and real-world disposal or replacement costs.
Well-prepared reports reduce conflict. Clear reasoning and defensible evidence minimise disputes, saving time, stress, and legal costs.
Vehicles often carry emotional significance. While sentiment does not dictate value, provenance, rarity, and history can materially affect marketability. These factors should be properly addressed.
Confidentiality, accessibility, and professional support are essential throughout what is often a difficult process. If you would like to discuss a divorce valuation – whether inspected or desktop – in confidence, please get in touch.
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Solicitor in Kent – Single Joint Expert in Divorce Case
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