About Us
We are a full service vehicle appraisal company that takes great pride in providing the highest quality programs for the demanding car enthusiasts. With over 25 years in the automotive industry we have the expertise and research ability to accurately appraise most vehicles. We believe only through the constant pursuit of education, do we maintain a high level of excellence within our industry. Exposure to national auctions, auto shows and memberships with major associations help keep us abreast of an ever changing market place. All our appraisals are written under compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as set forth by the Appraisal Foundation, Washington, D.C. Please browse through our site and review our many capabilities. We hope to earn you business and help you with any of your vehicle valuation requirements. Thank you for your time.
Roy Da Silva, president of Source One Services. An accomplished businessman that has served in several key positions within the automotive industry from dealer networks to national automotive fleet management, Mr. Da Silva brings to the appraising society more than 25 years of automotive knowledge to his business. Always having a keen sense of the collector car market since having owned and restored dozens of unique and interesting autos himself, Da Silva brings a straightforward approach to the business of vehicle appraisals. The combination of automotive knowledge and an ethical approach to his valuation makes Source One Services second to none.
Qualifications
- 25 years experience in the automotive industry
- Certified appraiser with the International Automotive Appraisal Association
- Candidate member for the American Society of Appraisers
- Expertise in foreign exotic automobiles and vintage race cars
- Serve on the advisory board for the N.A.D.A., classic, collectible and special interest car appraisal guide
- Member Antique Auto Club of America
- Mr. Da Silva is the owner of several rare and exotic cars
- Qualified Expert Witness
- Insurance Claim Management
- A dedicated, detailed, professional that makes a living with his trade
History
- 1998-present Founded and developed Source One Services to provide specialized services to the collector car markets. A niche company for those that demand high quality appraisal and consulting service
- 1995-1999 Co-Founded Guidance Development (an Internet marketing & development co) where he began developing the sales systems and other programs that were created to promote the automotive industry
- 1987-1995 Worked as a national sales manager for one of the largest fleet management companies in the US. Managed and developed the Midwest territory. Winning several achievement awards throughout his career.
- 1982-1987 Worked as a leasing broker for eight major US banks providing funding for all Chicagoland auto dealers
- 1978-1982 Worked in several high end foreign auto dealers, serving as parts and service management