Auto Praise was founded by Daryl Zelinski, a lifelong automotive professional with more than 30 years of hands-on experience. Daryl began vocational training in automotive repair at just 13 years old, later working professionally as an automobile technician before becoming a mechanical claims inspector. In 2002, he founded Certified Automotive Research & Investigations to bring expert, independent inspection services to firms and insurance companies, then later formed Auto  Praise to focus on providingappraisal services directly to vehicle owners, attorneys,financial and business entities.

With decades of industry insight—working for both insurance carriers and vehicle owners—Daryl built Auto Praise on a simple principle: consumers deserve honest, certified appraisals and inspections that protect their financial interests.