Frequently Asked Questions
- Motor Vehicle Valuations
- Motor Vehicle Mechanical Reports
- Motor Vehicle Damage Assessments
- Carfax Vehicle History Reports
- Motor Vehicle Diagnostic Scans
AAA has been in operation for over 20 years (since the year 2000), with experienced and well-trained staff.
- Vehicle Registration
- Vehicle Fitness
- Customs Clearance Documents (if available)
A motor vehicle Mechanical Report summarizes the condition and functionality of a vehicle's key mechanical components. It provides the same vehicle information as on the valuation report, without estimating a market value. This report is used primary for individuals seeking Third Party Insurance coverage.
A CARFAX Vehicle History Report contains important information on vehicles imported from the United States of America. Each CARFAX Report checks for information reported to CARFAX from thousands of sources and can include:
- Vehicle registration
- Title information, including salvaged or junked titles
- Odometer readings
- Lemon history
- Total loss information
- Stolen and recovery information
- Structural damage
- Accident indicators, such as airbag deployment
- Service and repair information
- Vehicle usage (taxi, rental, lease, etc.)
- Recall information
In some instances, vehicles imported from the United States of America are purchased under salvage titles, repaired, and then imported into Jamaica.
- Valuation reports typically take 24 hours to be completed.
- Valuations for high-end vehicles can take up to five days due to the extensive research which must be done to determine the value of the unique package / options included from the manufacturer.
- Valuations for Left-hand drive vehicles can also take up to five days to complete due to the extensive research required to determine the value of these vehicles which are not common to the Jamaican market.
Yes, we provide services for motorcycles, light and heavy duty trucks, as well as motorized equipment.
- Black River on Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Falmouth on Thursdays from 9:00am – 4:30pm
Vehicle owners should have a valuation done annual to ensure that the value that the vehicle is being insured for is accurate. If the insured value of the vehicle is more than its actual value, this results in the owner paying unnecessarily high Insurance Premiums. Conversely, if the actual value of the vehicle is more than the insured value, this results in the inability to replace it in the case of a total loss.
- The vehicle’s model year, accessories, mileage, general condition and the market trends are typically the primary factors that determine the value of the vehicle.
- Other factors are such as dealer price adjustments (as a result of a new model being introduced), changes in currency value, and changes in import duties or government policies.
A forced sale value is the estimate of the amount that an owner would receive if they needed to sell the vehicle within a short time period due to an unforeseen circumstance. This is the value which financial institutions typically use regarding loans.
- Defective headlights (inclusive of turning signals)
- Defective taillights (inclusive of brake lights, reverse lights, and turning signals)
- Cracked windscreen
- Worn Tires – The tread depth of the vehicle’s tires must be at least one-sixteenth of an inch (1.6 mm) over the entire tread of the tire. Tires will be rejected if the side walls or thread area are dry rotted.