ASCAA MCP Connector
ASCAA publishes a public Model Context Protocol server so AI assistants (including Meta Muse) can look up certified appraisal services, find and verify ASCAA-certified appraisers, and send a vehicle owner's request for a free appraisal review.
Connection
| Endpoint | https://www.certifiedautoappraisers.com/mcp |
|---|---|
| Transport | Streamable HTTP (stateless). POST JSON-RPC 2.0; responses are application/json. No server-initiated SSE stream. |
| Protocol versions | 2025-06-18, 2025-03-26, 2024-11-05 |
| Authentication | None. All read tools return public information. The only write tool sends an email request; it cannot charge money or change any account. |
| Rate limits | 240 requests per minute per IP (HTTP 429 with Retry-After). request_appraisal_review: 5 submissions per hour per IP. |
| Region | United States |
| Payments | None through the connector. After the free review, the owner receives an emailed invoice directly from Certified Auto Appraisers Inc. |
| Support | certifiedautoappraisers@gmail.com · (877) 868-9123 |
Tools
| Tool | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
get_appraisal_services | Read | Services, flat fees ($475 diminished value, $475 total loss / appraisal clause, $475 ACV), inclusions, turnaround, payment process, limits. |
get_intake_requirements | Read | Information and documents needed for a given appraisal_type: diminished_value, total_loss_appraisal_clause, acv_fair_market_value, classic_collector, other. |
find_certified_appraiser | Read | Search the public ASCAA directory by two-letter state and optional city. |
verify_appraiser_certification | Read | Confirm a current ASCAA certification by certification_number or name. |
get_ascaa_certification_info | Read | ASCAA membership pricing, course catalog and how to become certified. |
request_appraisal_review | Write (email) | Send the owner's request for a free initial review. Required: owner_name, owner_email, appraisal_type, vehicle_year, vehicle_make, vehicle_model, state, description. Optional: phone, trim, VIN, mileage, insurer, claim number, claim party, offer, estimate, document_urls. Returns a reference number and next steps. Agents should confirm details with the owner before calling. |
Example
curl -s https://www.certifiedautoappraisers.com/mcp -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -H 'Accept: application/json, text/event-stream' \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"find_certified_appraiser","arguments":{"state":"TX","city":"Houston"}}}'
Example prompts
- "The other driver's insurance fixed my car. Find out what a certified diminished value appraisal costs and send my info for a free review."
- "My insurer totaled my truck and the offer is low. What do you need to invoke the appraisal clause, and how much is it?"
- "Is this appraiser ASCAA-certified? Certification number ASCAA-CERT-0077."
- "Find an ASCAA-certified auto appraiser near Tampa."
- "How much does ASCAA certification cost and what courses are included?"
Data handling
Read tools do not collect personal information. request_appraisal_review transmits the details the owner provides to our intake inbox so we can respond. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Certified Auto Appraisers Inc. is an appraisal firm, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice.
Last updated September 26, 2026.