Welcome to Gilbert Vehicle Services! We
are a group of auto industry engineers, designers and enthusiasts who share our knowledge and enthusiasm
for autos, trucks & motorcycles to help others enhance their vehicle ownership experience. We provide the following
services for both classic and late model vehicles in the Metro Detroit and Northwest Ohio areas:
Pre-purchase inspection
Appraisal
Numbers Decoding & Authentication
Vehicle purchase consulting
Restoration project planning & consultation
Title Issues
Car
& Parts locating service
Our motto is “Complete
Vehicle Support from Idea to Ownership”. Our vehicle expertise can help you with many vehicle decisions including:
- Helping you find your dream car / truck / motorcycle
- Determining the authenticity of a vehicle
- Sorting title issues
- Locating rare parts to complete your vehicle
- Project
planning for your vehicle restoration
- Recommendations for local restoration
& repair service providers
- Real-world experience for restoration
products & tools
- Vehicle determination assistance to find the vehicle
which best suits your needs for personal or commercial use
We specialize
in 1945-present cars and light-duty trucks. Please
continue below for information on our most popular services.

Appraisals
Do you want to know your vehicle's current value? Do you need an appraisal for insurance purposes? Are
you considering selling your vehicle but are not sure what it is worth? We can help! We offer the following services:
- Visual Inspection & Appraisal ($250): We
visually inspect your vehicle, audibly inspect mechanicals and visually check underbody. We
decode VIN, trim tag, body number, and any other ID numbers to the best of our ability to authenticate the vehicle's "as
built" configuration and its options using our library of automotive reference materials. We decode engine number and any other mechanical component ID numbers to the best of our ability using
our library of automotive reference materials. Based off the vehicle’s condition and appearance
we research recent collector vehicle market transactions to determine an appropriate value for your vehicle.
- Paint Color Authenticity Check ($25):
We compare the current paint color of the vehicle
with our large inventory of vintage O.E. paint samples (American cars & trucks from 1949-1982).
A travel fee of $0.80/mile from zip code 48073 (Detroit) is added to the prices above.
Our
valuation is based off current price guides, similar vehicles for sale and recent auction results.
If you require a licensed appraiser with classic car certification who can offer diminished value, total loss, legal
arbitration support and other specialized valuation services, we will refer you to one of our associates who specialize in
the special situations.
Numbers Decoding & Authentication
Do you want the "numbers" decoded on your classic American car to verify its original
equipment & options? We can help! We have a vast library of automotive reference books for decoding the VIN,
Trim Tag, engine numbers and other key features on most 1945-present American cars & trucks. We will decode these
numbers for you & provide our interpretation of them in a short written report for only $75.
Contact us via email or at 248-259-4999 to learn more about our services.