Car Appraiser Potsdam – Independent Reports in Brandenburg’s State Capital

Last updated23 October 2026

AYTI Vehicle Appraisals

Whether it is a rear-end collision in the city centre, parking damage in Babelsberg or a valuation report before a sale: we are your car appraiser for Potsdam and the surrounding area, come to you free of charge and offer appointments as quickly as possible.

Potsdam, Brandenburg

Your car appraiser for Potsdam

Potsdam is closely intertwined with Berlin. Every day, many people commute across the city boundary, plus visitors, delivery traffic and the traffic around the universities and research institutions. Narrow streets in the city centre, cobblestones, roadworks and full car parks mean that bumps and rear-end collisions are part of everyday life. We inspect your vehicle wherever it is – in the city centre, in Babelsberg, Bornstedt, Drewitz, Am Stern or in Waldstadt.

Services for vehicle owners in Potsdam

We prepare accident and damage reports, value vehicles before purchase or sale and secure evidence when the course of events is disputed. We clarify in advance by phone which scope suits your case.

Accident reports in Potsdam

After an accident that was not your fault, we record the repair costs, repair time and any loss in value – the basis for settlement by the other party’s insurer.

Valuation reports and vehicle valuation

Before a purchase, sale, inheritance or for insurance purposes, we determine the value of your vehicle based on condition, equipment and market situation.

Evidence preservation for parking damage

If the person responsible is unknown, we secure the impact height, foreign paint and traces before they are lost.

On site, free of charge

We come to your home, your workplace or your garage in Potsdam.

Why an independent report is important

After an accident, the other party’s insurer often gets in touch quickly and offers its own appraiser or a partner garage. That is convenient, but not always in your interest. An independent expert works on your behalf and documents all the items you are entitled to – from the repair to the loss in value and loss of use. As the injured party, you can usually choose the appraiser yourself.

Documenting vehicle condition transparently

We record relevant damage and features in a structured way.

Thorough damage assessment

We examine the damage with a trained eye for detail.

Clear documentation

You receive understandable documents for your next steps.

Values and damage in view

We record value-relevant factors that match your request.

When an appointment in Potsdam makes sense

A report is worthwhile after any accident that was not your fault with more than a small scratch, for parking damage where the person responsible is unknown, before buying a used vehicle and if you want to prove the value of your car.

Independent and transparent

We document the condition of your vehicle objectively and transparently.

Appointment by arrangement

We agree the place and time of the inspection with you individually.

Why AYTI Vehicle Appraisals?

Detailed documentation

Relevant information is presented clearly and understandably.

Clear process

We explain each step to you clearly and as equals.

How the inspection works

You briefly tell us what happened, we agree on an appointment and come to you in Potsdam. After the inspection, we explain the results and the next steps to you.

Get in touch

Briefly describe your request and the type of vehicle.

Arrange an on-site appointment

We agree on a suitable place and time for the inspection.

Inspecting the vehicle thoroughly

We record damage, condition and relevant features in a structured way.

Use the report for your next steps

You receive a transparent basis for further processing.

Vehicle appraisals in all Potsdam districts

Potsdam is spread out: there are many kilometres between Groß Glienicke in the north and Drewitz in the south, plus the incorporated villages such as Fahrland, Marquardt or Golm. For you, that makes no difference – we come to you free of charge. All we need for the inspection is a parking space in front of the house, a company car park or the yard of your garage. If the car can no longer be driven, we inspect it at the towing service.

Typical damage cases in Potsdam

Rear-end collisions in commuter traffic between Potsdam and Berlin
Parking and manoeuvring damage in narrow old town streets and residential areas
Damage in multi-storey and underground car parks
Hit-and-run with an unknown culprit
Wildlife collisions in the forest areas around the city

What the report contains

The report states the repair costs, expected repair time and – if the case requires it – loss in value, replacement value and residual value. The other party’s insurer settles the claim on the basis of this information, and you have an objective basis if individual items are cut. In the case of an accident that was not your fault, the other party’s liability insurer usually bears the appraisal costs. More on this on our page about the costs of a vehicle appraisal and about the appraisal for third-party liability claims.

As a car appraiser for Berlin & Brandenburg, we also work in neighbouring towns, for example in Teltow and, on the Berlin side, in Wannsee.

After an accident in Potsdam: how to proceed

Secure the accident scene, switch on the hazard lights, put on a high-visibility vest and set up the warning triangle.
Look after anyone injured and, if in doubt, call the emergency services.
Take photos: vehicle positions, damage to both cars, registration plates and surroundings.
Note down the details of the other party and of witnesses; do not sign an admission of guilt.
Call the police if there are injuries, disputes or suspicion of alcohol.
Call us – we will arrange the appraisal appointment as quickly as possible.

If possible, leave the vehicle unchanged and do not wash it until the inspection. Foreign paint, abrasion marks and deformation are important clues for attributing the damage. If you are unsure whether the damage is above the minor damage threshold, send us a few photos in advance – a rough assessment is often possible.

Vehicle valuation and buying a used car in Potsdam

Not every appointment has to do with an accident. Many people in Potsdam want to know what their car is worth before selling it, or want to have a used vehicle checked before buying it. In a private sale, the warranty is usually excluded – which makes an independent look before signing all the more important. We check paint thickness, panel gaps, rust and traces of repair and show you whether the vehicle has been in an accident. More on this on the page about the used car check.

For a valuation report, we look at condition, equipment, mileage, maintenance records and previous damage and place the vehicle in the market. The report helps with price negotiations, in the event of an inheritance or separation and with the insurer, for example for high-value or classic vehicles. The inspection takes place at your location and the call-out is free of charge.

Accidents with a tram in Potsdam

Potsdam has a dense tram network, and in many places cars and trams share the road. If a collision occurs, the question of liability is often difficult because trams have a long braking distance and enjoy special rights of way. This makes precise documentation of the damage and the point of impact all the more important.

We record the angle and height at which the contact took place. This information helps to reconstruct the course of the accident later. In the event of a dispute, a lawyer takes care of the legal assessment. But for this, they need a clean technical basis.

Cobblestones, narrow lanes and wheel damage

In the city centre, the Dutch Quarter and Babelsberg, there are still many streets with cobblestones and high kerbs. When parking, it is easy to scratch wheels or damage the alignment and axle geometry. Potholes after the winter also take their toll on tyres and suspension.

Whether a report is worthwhile depends on who is liable. In the case of a pothole, the city may be considered. In the case of a parking bump, the insurer of the person who caused it. We document the damage so that you have a reliable basis in both cases.

Free initial assessment for Potsdam

Not sure whether a report is worthwhile? Send us photos of the damage and briefly describe what happened. We will give you a free initial assessment and tell you openly whether a cost estimate is sufficient or whether a detailed report makes sense. After that, on request, we come to you free of charge, whether in Bornstedt, Drewitz, Golm or Waldstadt.

Loss in value after an accident in Potsdam

Even if your vehicle has been properly repaired after an accident, it is often worth less on the used car market than a comparable accident-free car. When selling, you have to disclose significant previous damage, and many buyers then pay less. This difference is called mercantile loss in value.

As a car appraiser for Potsdam, we check for every accident damage whether a loss in value applies. Age, mileage, the type and extent of the damage and whether load-bearing parts were affected all play a role. If a loss in value is to be expected, we quantify it transparently in the report.

In an accident that was not your fault, the loss in value is one of your claims against the other party’s insurer. However, it is only paid if it is substantiated, and a garage cost estimate does not include this item. Especially for newer vehicles, a full report is therefore worthwhile, even if the damage initially appears manageable.

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