About Us

Professional vehicle damage inspection

Founded by Danny Hudson — 26+ Years of Auto Appraisal Expertise

Los Angeles Auto Appraisers is part of the AVR Group family of appraisal companies, founded and led by Danny Hudson. Danny is a nationally recognized auto appraiser with over 26 years of combined experience in auto appraisal, automobile dealership operations, and insurance adjusting. He is the Founder and CEO of the American Society of Certified Auto Appraisers (ASCAA), the national certification body that sets the professional standard for auto appraisers across the United States.

Danny personally founded Los Angeles Auto Appraisers to bring ASCAA-certified, USPAP-compliant vehicle appraisal services to clients throughout Southern California. Every Los Angeles Auto Appraisers appraisal is performed by Danny or an ASCAA-certified appraiser personally trained and vetted through the ASCAA certification program.

Danny holds ASCAA Certification #1095363, is a Licensed Adjuster, and is a qualified appraiser under IRS rules (IRC §170(f)(11)(E) and Treasury Reg. §1.170A-17) for Form 8283 charitable vehicle donations. Our team also includes National Automobile Dealer Association members, I-CAR certified body repair technicians, and additional licensed adjusters.

Every Los Angeles Auto Appraisers appraisal follows the ethics, standards, and methodology of the American Society of Certified Auto Appraisers and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Our reports are accepted by insurance companies, state and federal courts, attorneys, the IRS, banks, and credit unions across California and nationwide.

When you hire Los Angeles Auto Appraisers, you work directly with the professional who built America's auto appraiser certification body. We pride ourselves on fair, unbiased, court-defensible appraisals — in Los Angeles, across Southern California, and beyond.

Our Credentials

Danny Hudson, Founder

ASCAA Certification #1095363 · Licensed Adjuster · 26+ years of experience

ASCAA Certified & USPAP Compliant

Every appraisal follows ASCAA standards and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

Expert Team

NADA members, I-CAR certified body repair technicians, licensed adjusters, IRS qualified appraisers