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FORT WORTH, Texas —<a href="https://pdacorporation.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=property-damage-appraisers-brings-its-industry-leading-appraisal-estimate-speeds-to-the-caribbean-islands-and-puerto-rico-2711837" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Property Damage Appraisers</a> (PDA), an independent damage appraisal firm that offers industry-leading cycle times and high-quality estimates, is expanding its services to the Caribbean Islands and Puerto Rico. Automotive industry veteran and PDA franchisee Javier Garcia Mearkle is opening PDA’s first location based in Puerto Rico this November.Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Mearkle worked as a technician in the automotive industry for five years before moving to the states and becoming a PDA franchise owner in New Castle, Delaware in 2016.“PDA’s exceptional support infrastructure and proven model made the transition from technician to franchise ownership as easy and streamlined as possible,” said Mearkle. “I’ve always wanted to open a business in Puerto Rico; I cannot wait to bring PDA’s appraisal services to the Puerto Rico community where I was raised.”According to Mearkle, PDA’s award-winning cycle times are going to revolutionize Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands’ appraisal industry by providing the communities with the same satisfaction and high-quality of service that is offered in the United States.PDA serves all appraisal needs, including everything from residential or commercial property to heavy equipment like boats, RVs, trailers, construction, farming and mining equipment. PDA’s industry standard-defying cycle time is less than two days for auto, less than four days for heavy equipment and less than five days for property.“Seeing Javier take the strong business acumen that he has built with us in Delaware and bring it to his native country proves that he has seen the value in our structure, is accustomed to providing clients with fast, accurate and consistent service, and is proud to be part of the PDA family,” said PDA CEO Tom Dolfay. “We are looking forward to providing new clients in the Caribbean Islands and Puerto Rico access to our services.”ABOUT PROPERTY DAMAGE APPRAISERS,INC.Property Damage Appraisers, Inc. (PDA), the nationwide leading independent damage appraisal firm, is revolutionizing the industry by providing consistent quality products at speeds never experienced before across the United States, including guaranteed Same-Day Service, using a combination of technology and human expertise. PDA completes over 420,000 appraisals a year for heavy equipment, over-the-road truck, specialty equipment, auto, RV, boat, motorcycle and property damage through our national team of more than 600 local appraisers in more than 250 offices. Established in 1963, PDA's corporate headquarters is in Fort Worth, Texas.

Property Damage Appraisers Brings Its Industry-Leading Appraisal Estimate Speeds to the Caribbean Islands and Puerto Rico

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Franchisee Javier Garcia Mearkle Will Help Save His Clients and Their Customers Hours in Lost Time With PDA’s Industry-Leading Turnaround for Automobiles, Heavy Equipment and Property Appraisal Estimates

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