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Diminished Value Pomona, CA

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

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The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Pomona and throughout California. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

A diminished value appraisal of a Toyota Camry Sedan with 56,731 miles that was involved in a front and rear collision that caused $8,455.21 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had 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 from a California licensed auto adjuster is key.

WE DON’T USE FORMULAS, ALGORITHMS, AD COMPARISONS OR OTHER SHORT CUTS
SIX UNBIASED DEALER QUOTES IN EVERY APPRAISAL TO VALIDATE OUR RESEARCH
TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS ALWAYS FREE-OF-CHARGE

We learned from these examples from sales managers at Toyota dealerships in Southern California – One dealer said that normally when a trade in comes with frame damage they normally would only offer ½ of the vehicles value however that is not in every case. Another dealer explained that a typical loss for frame damaged vehicles is around 40% they normally get sent to auction however if resold on lot at a dealer it would be sold for a cash deal and they would have to take so much off it to sell it that is why they normally only offer you 60% of the book and the other 40% would be lost in this circumstance.

The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers at recognized new car dealerships form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them to validate the diminished value report prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.

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 Southern California 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.

An Automobile Diminished Value Claim in Pomona, California

Description of damage: Non-disabling collision damages to the front and rear including damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $8,455.21. 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 39.17%. 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 $10,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $3,917.00

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ZIP Codes We Serve

91766, 91768, 91767

Service in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, Stockton, Chula Vista, Irvine, Fremont, San Bernardino, Modesto, Oxnard, Fontana, Moreno Valley, Huntington Beach, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Garden Grove, Oceanside, Santa Rosa, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Elk Grove, Lancaster, Corona, Palmdale, Salinas, Hayward, Pomona, Escondido, Sunnyvale, Torrance, Orange, Pasadena, Fullerton, Thousand Oaks, Visalia, Roseville, Simi Valley, Concord, Victorville, Santa Clara, Vallejo, Berkeley, El Monte, Downey, Costa Mesa, Inglewood, Carlsbad, Fairfield, Ventura, Richmond, Murrieta, Antioch, Temecula, Norwalk, Daly City, Burbank, Santa Maria, El Cajon, Rialto, San Mateo, Clovis, Jurupa Valley, Compton, Vista, Mission Viejo, South Gate, Vacaville, Carson, Santa Monica, Arden-Arcade, Hesperia, Westminster, Redding, Santa Barbara, San Marcos, Chico, San Leandro, Newport Beach, Whittier, Hawthorne, Citrus Heights, Livermore, Tracy, Alhambra, Indio, Menifee, Buena Park, Hemet, Lakewood, Merced, Chino, Redwood City, Lake Forest, Napa, Tustin, Mountain View, Bellflower, Baldwin Park, Alameda, Upland, San Ramon, Pleasanton and throughout California.

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Mini Cooper Diminished Value Claim in Bloomington, Indiana

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

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The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Bloomington and throughout Indiana.

Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a MINI Cooper Countryman Wagon with 40,200 miles that was involved in a Rear End Collision that caused $6,974.44 in damage. The car was disabled/towed and had structural damage and no air bag deployment.

Diminished Value Claim in Nashville

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Nashville and throughout Tennessee.

Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Honda Accord EX-L NAV with 34,813 miles that was involved in a front end collision on 10/04/2017 that caused $6,152.13 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant 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.

WE DON’T USE FORMULAS, ALGORITHMS, AD COMPARISONS OR OTHER SHORT CUTS
SIX UNBIASED DEALER QUOTES IN EVERY APPRAISAL TO VALIDATE OUR RESEARCH
TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS ALWAYS FREE-OF-CHARGE

We learned from these examples from sales managers at Honda dealers in Tennessee. One dealer would not even take the car in trade. Also, it would be considered a wholesale or “auction” car especially with amount of damage listed on Carfax, even if it was repaired correctly you could still be looking at a loss of 30% or more. And because of the bad Carfax report, the car owner will have a pretty large loss when it comes to the overall trade in value. Frame damage really hurts the overall perception

The opinions of unbiased experts form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them which absolutely puts the diminished value figure prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company in the ballpark. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.

Dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, 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 Honda dealers in Tennessee in order 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.

Description of damage: Non-disabling collision damages to the Front with damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $6,152.13. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.

The average of six (6) deductions was 32.50%. 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 $15,500.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $5,037.50.

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ZIP Codes We Serve

37013, 37076, 37115, 37211, 37221

Service in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Jackson, Johnson City, Bartlett, Hendersonville, Kingsport, Collierville and throughout Tennessee.Anderson, Bedford, Benton, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Cannon, Carroll, Carter, Cheatham, Chester, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke, Coffee, Crockett, Cumberland, Davidson, Decatur, DeKalb, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Fentress, Franklin, Gibson, Giles, Grainger, Greene, Grundy, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardeman, Hardin, Hawkins, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Loudon, McMinn, McNairy, Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Maury, Meigs, Monroe, Montgomery, Moore, Morgan, Obion, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Polk, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Robertson, Rutherford, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Shelby, Smith, Stewart, Sullivan, Sumner, Tipton, Trousdale, Unicoi, Union, Van Buren, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Weakley, White, Williamson and Wilson Counties. auto appraiser near 37013, auto appraiser near 37076, auto appraiser near 37115, auto appraiser near 37211, auto appraiser near 37221

Diminished Value Port St. Lucie

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Port St. Lucie and throughout Florida. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. A diminished value appraisal of a Dodge Ram ProMaster 2500 Cargo Van with 1,154 miles that was involved in a left side collision that caused $9,040.58 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had 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 from a licensed Florida auto adjuster is key.

WE DON’T USE FORMULAS, ALGORITHMS, AD COMPARISONS OR OTHER SHORT CUTS
SIX UNBIASED DEALER QUOTES IN EVERY APPRAISAL TO VALIDATE OUR RESEARCH
TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS ALWAYS FREE-OF-CHARGE

We learned from these examples from sales managers at Dodge dealerships in South Florida – One dealer said that with it being new with hardly any miles and is showing frame damage on Carfax may see a loss of 35%. Another dealer explained that because the truck was new there would be a greater loss than if it were older simply because it is valued higher with it being a new vehicle said that anytime there is frame damage that has to be disclosed to buyers and they will want a lot of $ taken off therefore they can;t make what they want off it and they could not give you what you would want for it either unfortunately in these cases there may be a 30-40% loss on average.

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We contacted several Dodge dealers in South Florida 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.

Description of damage: Non-disabling collision damages to the left side including damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $9,040.58. 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 32.08%. 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 $30,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $9,624.00

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ZIP Codes We Serve

34952, 34953, 34983, 34986

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Diminished Value Raleigh

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Raleigh and throughout North Carolina. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Dodge Challenger SXT Plus with 1,700 miles that was involved in a Front and rear collision that caused $18,030.43 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed and had structural damage and no air bag deployment.The claimant 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 from a North Carolina Licensed Auto Diminished Value Appraiser is key.

WE DON’T USE FORMULAS, ALGORITHMS, AD COMPARISONS OR OTHER SHORT CUTS
SIX UNBIASED DEALER QUOTES IN EVERY APPRAISAL TO VALIDATE OUR RESEARCH
TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS ALWAYS FREE-OF-CHARGE

We learned from these examples from sales managers at Dodge dealerships in North Carolina – That normally frame damage signifies a significant amount of damage and in most circumstance end up going to auction and being that this is a newer car you could take a hit of 25-30% off the book possibly much more. Also, that it would be a hard sell anytime a car like this gets in an accident especially with a bad Autocheck showing frame damage and also that it could be as drastic as 50% off the book because it would end up in auction and would need to be sold for a lot less than the book due to the damage listed.

We contacted several Dodge dealers in North Carolina in order 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.

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Description of damage: Disabling collision damages to the Front and Rear with damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $18,030.43. 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 36.25%. 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 $25,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $9,062.50.

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ZIP Codes We Serve

27603, 27604, 27606, 27610, 27615, 27616

Service in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Greenville, Asheville, Concord, Gastonia, Jacksonville, Chapel Hill, Rocky Mount, Burlington, Huntersville, Wilson and throughout North Carolina. auto appraiser near 27603, auto appraiser near 27604, auto appraiser near 27606, auto appraiser near 27610, auto appraiser near 27615, auto appraiser near 27616, auto appraiser near Raleigh

Diminished Value Charleston, SC

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Charleston and throughout South Carolina.

Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a BMW 328i Turbo Sedan with 22,606 miles that was involved in a Left Side collision that caused $7,343.25 in damage.

Diminished Value Anchorage

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Anchorage and throughout Alaska. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. A diminished value appraisal of a Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited with 4,108 miles that was involved in a right side collision that caused $8,593.72 in damage.

Diminished Value Claim in Tampa

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Tampa and all of Florida. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. This article details a diminished value appraisal of a Buick LaCrosse Leather Sedan with 61,860 miles that was involved in a left side collision that caused $2,601.79 in damage.

A MINI COOPER Diminished Value Claim in Irvine, California

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Irvine and throughout California. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. This article details the diminished value appraisal of a MINI Cooper Countryman S AWD Wagon with 7,463 miles that was involved in a Left Rear collision that caused $14,108.92 in damage.

Riverside, California Diminished Value

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Riverside and throughout California. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

This article details the diminished value appraisal of a Ford F150 SVT Super Crew Raptor AWD Pickup with 76,197 miles that was involved in a Front and Right-Side collision that caused $10,438.51 in damage.

New Car Diminished Value

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. A diminished value appraisal of a new loaner Volvo XC60 T5 R-Design AWD SUV with 9,723 miles that was involved in a right side collision that caused $4,850.33 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no air bag deployment. The dealership hired AUTODIMINISHEDVALUE.COM 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.

YOUR CAR WAS WRECKED AND REPAIRED.WHAT DO YOU DO NEXT?

We learned from these examples from sales managers at Volvo dealerships in Southern California – One dealer explained that due to the fact the vehicle is so new you may take a much bigger loss than if it were a few years old. Typically when you have a minor accident like this you may see a loss of 10-20%. 20% would be really pushing it I am thinking more around 10-15%. Another dealer said that 10-20% is about normal loss for this amount of damage give or take.

The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers at recognized new car dealerships form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them to validate the diminished value report prepared by AUTODIMINISHEDVALUE.COM. This is what the dealer will experience when selling the car.

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We contacted several Volvo dealers in California to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Retail Value. Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.

A New Car Diminished Value Claim in Ontario, CaliforniaDescription of damage: Non-disabling collision damages to the right side with no damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $4,850.33. 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 13.21%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the retail value at the time of loss.

We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Retail Value of approximately $42,500.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $5,614.25

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TOTAL LOSS DISPUTE IN FLORIDA

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The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners throughout Florida. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning total loss disputes. Regarding our valuation appraisal of a Nissan 240SX with 201,776 miles that was involved in a front end collision on 9/28/22 that caused it to be a total loss.

Diminished Value in Muncie, Indiana

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Muncie and throughout Indiana. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

Auto diminished value claim in Muncie, Indiana. Regarding a Honda CR-V EX-L Navigation AWD with 14,685 Miles that was involved in a front and rear collision that caused $11,886.72 in damage. The car was disabled/towed and had structural damage without air bag deployment.The claimant hired an appraiser near Muncie 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.

WE DON’T USE FORMULAS, ALGORITHMS, AD COMPARISONS OR OTHER SHORT CUTS
SIX UNBIASED DEALER QUOTES IN EVERY APPRAISAL TO VALIDATE OUR RESEARCH
TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS ALWAYS FREE-OF-CHARGE

We learned from these examples from sales managers at Honda dealerships in Indiana – Dealers can’t certify or obtain financing so it is really a risk for them. Also, that when you have an accident that reports structural damage you will take a huge loss and also that when a dealer sees structural damage it is a big red flag that will devalue the vehicle greatly. The opinions of unbiased experts form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them which absolutely puts the diminished value figure prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company in the ballpark. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.

We contacted several Honda dealers in Indiana in order 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.

Description of damage: Disabling collision damages to the Front and Rear including damage to structural components. Repair cost $11,886.72 LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.

The average of six (6) deductions was 32.92%. 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 $27,750.00 at the time of loss. Diminished Value = $9,135.30.

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ZIP Codes We Serve

46032, 46143, 46307, 47150

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The St. Lucie Appraisal Company is the most highly-reviewed automobile valuation and diminished value appraiser in the country. We are a nationally-recognized and court-certified provider of Valuations and Diminished Value Appraisals for all types of Cars, Trucks and Tangible Personal Property including Private Passenger Cars, Antique and Custom Builds, Trucks, Heavy Equipment, Motorcycles, Recreational Vehicles, Mobile and Manufactured Homes, Aircraft Hangars and Total Loss Valuation Disputes. Services provided for Financing, Insurance, Estate Dissolution, Charitable Donations, Bankruptcy, Divorce, DMV and Tax Matters.
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Diminished Value New York, NY

October 14, 2025October 12, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in New York. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

A diminished value appraisal of a Mercedes-Benz GLA250 AWD SUV with 11,504 miles that was involved in a front-end collision that caused $7,417.91 in damage. The vehicle was 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.

Diminished Value Claim in Las Vegas, Nevada

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

A diminished value appraisal of a Dodge R3500 Laramie 4X4 Diesel Mega Cab Pickup Truck with 134,344 miles that was involved in a right front collision that caused $17,122.66 in damage.

Diminished Value Orlando

October 14, 2025October 12, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Orlando and throughout Florida. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

WE ARE THE BEST AND MOST TRUSTED AUTO DIMINISHED VALUE APPRAISERS IN THE COUNTRY. OUR COMPANY VALIDATES OUR DIMINISHED VALUE RESEARCH BY SPEAKING TO THE SALES MANAGERS AT SIX NEW CAR DEALERSHIPS IN THE ORLANDO AREA. THIS SUPPORTS OUR EXPERT OPINIONS, PROVIDING PROBATIVE EVIDENCE TO STRENGTHEN YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM OR COURT CASE.

A diminished value appraisal of a Toyota Corolla S Sedan with 32,927 miles that was involved in a Left Side Collision that caused $5,095.86 in damage. The vehicle was 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 from a Florida licesed auto adjuster is key.

Diminished Value Pasadena, TX

October 14, 2025October 12, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Pasadena and throughout Texas. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

This article details the diminished value appraisal of a Dodge Charger SRT 392 with 31,259 miles that was involved in a rear-end collision that caused $11,843.98 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no air bag deployment.

Honda CR-V EX-L Diminished Value Claim in Indianapolis, Indiana

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Indianapolis and throughout Indiana. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Honda CR-V EX-L Navigation AWD SUV with 14,685 miles that was involved in a front and rear-end collision that caused $11,886.72 in damage.

Diminished Value Baltimore, MD

October 14, 2025October 12, 2025 by stlucieappraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.

WE ARE THE BEST AND MOST TRUSTED AUTO DIMINISHED VALUE APPRAISERS IN THE COUNTRY. OUR COMPANY VALIDATES OUR DIMINISHED VALUE RESEARCH BY SPEAKING TO THE SALES MANAGERS AT SIX NEW CAR DEALERSHIPS IN MARYLAND. THIS SUPPORTS OUR EXPERT OPINIONS, PROVIDING PROBATIVE EVIDENCE TO STRENGTHEN YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM OR COURT CASE.

A diminished value appraisal of a Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan with 21,383 miles that was involved in a left rear collision that caused $2,913.35 in damage. The car was not disabled/towed and had no structural damage or air bag deployment.