Classic car probate valuation only £99

In the 1% of cases that need more work, the only thing that changes is how precise the figure is. With vehicles, the higher the value, the more is riding on the figure and the more work it takes to pin it down. If a classic turns out to have a rare factory specification or racing history, we’ll still value it for £99, but the initial valuation may need to be expressed as a wider range, for example, £60,000 to £120,000. That gives you a reliable indication of where the car sits in the market, but narrowing it further may require more detailed research into its history, originality and provenance, comparable auction results or an inspection in person.

If the estate is comfortably below the inheritance tax threshold, a wider range usually makes no practical difference. You can use the top figure and move on. If inheritance tax is due, a narrower figure can make a big difference. For example, further research might narrow a range of £60,000 to £120,000 down to £85,000. Using £85,000 rather than the £120,000 top figure takes £35,000 off the value of the estate, and at 40% inheritance tax that means £14,000 less tax to pay. Our valuer will explain what would be needed to narrow the figure down and what that would cost. You can then decide whether to go ahead. Nothing extra happens without your agreement.