A Toyota Diminished Value Claim in Des Moines, Iowa

Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. A diminished value appraisal of an older Toyota Land Cruiser with 143,881 miles that was involved in a Rear-end collision that caused $1,816.76 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report is key.

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We learned from these examples from sales managers at Toyota dealerships in Iowa – One dealer said that when you get an accident and you have a minor accident on the report it would be normal to maybe lose ballpark 3-5K. Another dealer said maybe 10% at most, he couldn’t see it losing more especially if the car was repaired at reputable shop and looks good , generally Toyotas hold their value well.

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The six dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, pre-accident condition, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.

We contacted several Toyota dealers in Iowa to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV). Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.

A Diminished Value Claim in Des Moines, Iowa

Description of damage: Non-disabling collision damages to the Rear with no damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $1,816.76. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.

The average of six (6) deductions was 10.89%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.

We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $38,750.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $4,219.88

CAR OWNER RECEIVES RECORD $60,000.00 AUTO DIMINISHED VALUE SETTLEMENT

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