About

Jay Contino is a highly knowledgeable and professional vehicle appraiser specializing in total loss valuations and insurance claim negotiations. He consistently secures significantly higher settlements for clients, demonstrating integrity, excellent communication, and a strong commitment to advocating against unfair insurance offers. Trusted by individuals and professionals alike, Jay is praised for his quick, reliable service and effective results.

Recommendations

Experience

maria kunselman

6/29/2026
10

"Helped us when we knew State Farm was low balling on our vehicle. Would highly recommend!"

7 LLC

6/29/2026
10

"7/7 best"

Indranil Lingayat

6/28/2026
10

"Very professional service and all issues taken care, saves you money and time. Thank you Jay"

Nathan Izotic

6/16/2026
10

"Solid guy.
Has your back against insurance crooks."

Porsha Lockett

6/16/2026
10

"Jay was great! He worked quickly to get the job done. I honestly was not sure when or if I would see my car again due to insurance making a stressful situation even more stressful. Jay took a lot out plate and got the job done very quickly! Will recommend to everyone!"

Madeline White

6/7/2026
10

"Absolutely wonderful to work with! Jay has helped me, my family, and several friends through the work he has done. Could not recommend him more highly."

Jordan Adkins

5/30/2026
10

"Jay helped me get $23,000 more for my Model X than the insurance company originally offered. Would highly recommend him to anyone fighting their insurance company on value!"

Riley Williams

5/30/2026
10

"Very professional and helped me immensely while I felt that I was being cheated by an insurance payoff"

Nicole Sergi

5/28/2026
10

"Jay was recommended to me by a friend who owns an auto shop. A deer hit me in August and totaled my 202 Toyota Corolla. It was in perfect condition other than where the deer hit, and they ended up totaling it. State farm was my insurance and they only agreed to pay around 14-15,000$ for my car. I didn't agree with that price, especially after finding out state farm never even came to look at the car and only looked at 2 pictures to determine it a total loss. My friend who owns the auto body shop advised me to call Jay and stated that he has helped alot of his customers in the past get the money they deserved at a fair rate! I told state farm I do not accept the amount they were going to give me (which I also never knew was a possibility - always thought you couldn't fight insurance on that). Jay worked FAST as soon as I got in contact with him. I sent him all the information and within about 2-3 days he had it all figured out. I didn't have to do ANYTHING other than accept the check! Which Jay got me FOUR THOUSAND MORE DOLLARS than the original state farm offer! It made a massive difference for me when having that to use towards purchasing another vehicle. Recommend him ALL the way!"

kyle ohearn

5/25/2026
10

"Jay worked magic getting us a higher appraisal for our crashed hummer. Almost double what the insurance offered. "

Brandon Stokey

5/25/2026
10

"Jay was very knowledgeable and always there to answer my questions. I have recommended him to several people who have had issues with insurance situations like total loss amount claims, diminished value situations. I would recommend him any time to anyone."

Roger Michaud

5/13/2026
10

"Excellent work by Jay. Quick response and follow-up, along with great results!"

Martin O'Hara

5/12/2026
10

"I have the pleasure of working with on both sides of the appraisal process. I have recommended him to be an umpire as well as I have opposed him on several right to appraisal clause claims. Jay upstanding and would recommend his services."

Frank McCracken

5/11/2026
10

"Jay was super helpful, knowledgeable and great at communicating"

Kevin Teitsort

5/6/2026
10

"What can I say? Jay was a straight shooter. He was fair but was willing to fight for me when he needed to. I highly recommend Mr. Contino as an independent appraiser. He got me what I deserved not what they wanted to give me. Jay was extremely professional and his pricing for services was very fair. "

Todd Weigel

5/5/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Jay Contino

John Hayduk

5/4/2026
10

"I’m proud to endorse Jay Contino as a licensed vehicle appraiser. Jay has built a strong reputation for his knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to getting accurate results for his clients. He is highly experienced in total loss valuations, diminished value claims, and short-pay repair disputes—areas where attention to detail and a deep understanding of the appraisal process make all the difference.

Jay understands how to analyze vehicle values, identify overlooked damages, and advocate for fair and proper compensation. His ability to navigate complex claims and provide well-supported appraisals makes him a valuable resource for vehicle owners, repair facilities, and anyone facing an insurance dispute. I would confidently recommend Jay to anyone in need of an experienced and reliable vehicle appraiser."

Donta Negron

5/4/2026
10

"Got me 6.5k over initial offer. East to work with"

Kenneth Blackner

4/29/2026
Provided a score of  
6
  for Jay Contino

Nicole B

4/29/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Jay Contino

Greg Mullis

4/28/2026
10

"Jay always provides 10 Star Service! His knowledge as an appraiser is vast and have appreciated collaborating with him over the years. You can't go wrong engaging him to help with any situation. "

Daniel White

4/27/2026
10

"These people know what they are doing! Easy and fast!"

Ron

4/27/2026
10

"In addition to being informative and patient as I was trying to understand the process, Jay was instrumental in negotiating a much better settlement for me with my “OWN” insurance company. It took awhile to finally settle-no fault of Jay- but I was pleased with the final outcome. From the beginning, I could sense Jay was acting as a strong advocate for my best interests and would recommend his service."

Keith Campbell

4/27/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Jay Contino

kerry green

4/27/2026
10

"Jay was very helpful and always answered my calls no matter where he was "

David Mornak

4/27/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Jay Contino

Alan Gardner

4/27/2026
10

"Jay did a super job for me. Can not recommend him enough. "

Cliff Bush

4/27/2026
10

"Judge demonstrates the integrity, fairness, and sound judgment our community deserves. "

Dan Young

4/27/2026
10

"Got us way more back towards insurance claim that what the insurance company originally quoted. Well worth it! I don’t want to have an accident again, but if I did, I’m calling Jay!"

Louis Baldassare

4/27/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Jay Contino
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Rick Hammontree

4/27/2026
10

"Jay Contino is the absolute best in the business! He stands up for what is right and goes above and beyond for his customers. You want a bulldog protecting you from the insurance companies and Jay Contino is that bulldog! "

theDVguy

4/27/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Jay Contino

Gerald Royer

4/26/2026
10

"Jay, Done exactly what he told me he would do. He got insurance company to pay the $131,000 my car was worth verse’s the $89,000 they offered. "

uk athletics

4/26/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Jay Contino

Yifei Ma

4/26/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Jay Contino

Whitney Bradbury

4/26/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Jay Contino

Colby Perrotta

4/26/2026
10

"Jay got me roughly $6,000 more than insurance offered me for my totaled vehicle. My brother has used Jay twice since my incident for two different incidents of his own and has gotten over $14,000 more than he would have otherwise, between the two. It seemed too good to be true, but it worked out exactly how Jay said it would. I tell my story to everyone I can and share Jay's contact info with everyone I can. I can assure you that if I'm ever in an accident again in the future, Jay will be one of the first calls I make!"

jason w

4/26/2026
10

"After going back and forth with insurance and getting nowhere, Jay was able to step in and secure a quick resolution. I couldn’t be happier with how he handled everything. I have already recommended his services to others."

Joey Bickley

4/26/2026
10

"Jay is phenomenal and his service was a worthy investment. I hired Jay after my insurer refused to re-evaluate their offer based on the market data I provided to them to justify why I believed their offer was 20% lower than what the market data and facts actually suggested what my totaled car was “worth”.

Jay was able to successfully dispute their initial offer and the awarded ACV amount I received was 20% higher 😀. I highly recommend Jay and his services - don’t waste the time or energy trying to go it alone against the insurance adjusters.

He’s very knowledgeable with a streamlined process that resulted in a very quick turnaround time & fair pricing for his services. "

James Mack

4/25/2026
10

"Jay is very professional and knowledgeable in what he does. He made pursuing the insurance company regarding the diminished value of my vehicle after a no-fault accident a breeze. I continue to tell everyone i know about this who encounters similar situations."

Gloria Young

4/25/2026
10

"I wholeheartedly recommend Jay.
He is professional, efficient, effective. He responds immediately when contacted. He gets results. "

Debbie Imars

4/25/2026
10

"Jay was very informative and knowledgeable. I am glad I found him, I gained thousands of dollars that I wouldn't have otherwise. I also have referred my friends to use him.
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10

"I highly recommend Jay to anyone needing a diminished value claim report! He was incredibly professional and truly knows this industry. He responded immediately to my inquiry and had a comprehensive, accurate report finished very quickly. Thanks to his expertise, I ended up with a great offer from the insurance company that I never would have gotten on my own. I appreciate his knowledge and fast service!" "

Tim Pfeifle

4/25/2026
10

"Jay Contino with Collision Safety Consultants tirelessly defends consumers who are cheated by insurance carriers and cannot defend themselves . He is capable of taking an impossible situation and creating a favorable outcome for the client."