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Diminished Value Claim in St. Petersburg, Florida

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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 Toyota Camry SE 4 Door Sedan with 22,977 miles that was involved in a rear collision in St. Petersburg, Florida that caused $7,409.72 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, […]

Diminished Value Claim in Port St. Lucie, Florida

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 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 4 Door Sedan with 12,775 miles that was involved in a left side collision in Port St. Lucie, Florida that caused $10,279.16 in damage. The vehicle was […]

Diminished Value Claim in Newport News, Virginia

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 BMW 535i xDrive AWD V-6 4 Door Sedan with 31,717 miles that was involved in a right front collision in Newport News, Virginia that caused $8,406.82 in damage. The vehicle […]

Diminished Value Claim in San Bernardino County, California

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 Toyota Highlander LE Plus SUV with 9,928 miles that was involved in a Rear and Front collision in San Bernardino County, California that caused $7,199.28 in damage. The vehicle was […]

DIMINISHED VALUE RESEARCH

Automobile Diminished Value Appraiser in all 50 States

If you are going to hire a Diminished Value appraiser, engage the best in the business. stlucieappraisal.net/ stands alone as the provider of real-world research into the devaluation of vehicles after accident repairs. We produce results which are clearly defined- our expert opinion and the unbiased opinions of the sales managers at six new car […]

Corvette Diminished Value Claim in Jefferson County, Kentucky

We report on the most informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. This article details the diminished value appraisal of a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LZ with Z07 Package Coupe with 8,580 miles that was involved in a front collision that caused $1,324.08 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no […]

DIMINISHED VALUE IN NEW CARS

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IS THERE SUCH A THING AS DIMINISHED VALUE IN NEW CARS? New cars at dealerships can get damaged in various ways that aren’t the fault of the dealer. These include customer mishaps in the lot, damages caused by car carriers and, of course, the inevitable accidents that customers get into with their loaners. After repairs […]

FORD MACH-E DIMINISHED VALUE CLAIMS

A third-party inherent auto diminished value claim contends that a loss of value in a vehicle has occurred as a result of an action by an at-fault party. These requests for compensation typically occur subsequent to automobile accidents involving collision damages. Such events became more commonplace when vehicle history reports such as CARFAX and AUTOCHECK […]

RESPONDING TO THE RIDICULOUS

December 9, 2022 RE: Your Auto Diminished Value Claim with Farmers Insurance Hi Linda, Any time you wish to call me, I will be available to speak to you. The next thing is to escalate this to a supervisor. Regarding the two issues you referenced. 1) Trade-in value is not the FMV of the vehicle. […]

Baker Arena

After my truck was totaled, my insurer’s offer came in well below what the vehicle was worth, based on a valuation report nobody would explain. I hired Franklin Colletta at St. Lucie Appraisal, and it was the right call. His appraisal was thorough and well documented. More importantly, he handled the negotiation with the carrier’s appraiser himself engaged on the substance, worked the comparables line by line, and pushed back where the other side’s report contradicted itself. He was responsive throughout, kept me in the loop, and when I sent him documentation he actually read it and used what held up. We resolved it without needing an umpire. One note: getting the completed report in hand took longer than I’d initially expected, and I’d recommend confirming the timeline up front if you’re working against a deadline. It didn’t affect the outcome, but it’s worth knowing. If you’re facing a total loss offer that doesn’t reflect what your vehicle was actually worth, hiring an independent appraiser is worth it, and Franklin is a good one.

Ghulam Murtaza

Our insurance company tried to give us a ridiculous number for our vehicle. Frank was able to get a huge bump and help us settle for what the car was actually worth. Would highly recommend anyone dealing with the same situation to reach out!

Goober Barzeski

We found St. Lucie Appraisal through ChatGPT which highly recommended them. Lucky we use AI to educate ourselves because we were getting the business from our insurance company. St. Lucie represented us in appraisal clause negotiations and helped us to get $3K+ more than we were originally offered.

Max

Highly recommend St. Lucie Appraisal Co. Franklin was able to get me over $10,000 more for my stolen car than what the insurance company originally offered. Communication throughout the process was excellent. Great ROI.

Sonique Sanasarian

From the very first conversation that I had with Franklin at St Lucie Appraisal, I was extremely impressed with his professionalism, patience, and knowledge. When I had questions, Franklin quickly answered emails and answered phone calls. I highly recommend this company.

Gabriella Digiovacchino

I cannot recommend Franklin Colletta/St. Lucie Appraisal Company highly enough. From the very beginning, Franklin was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and responsive throughout my diminished value claim. He took the time to thoroughly explain the appraisal process, answered all of my questions and provided a detailed, well-supported diminished value report that gave me confidence moving forward. When my case went to small claims court, Franklin made himself available to testify as an expert witness. His testimony was clear, professional and backed by his experience, which helped explain the impact the accident had on my vehicle's value. Having an expert who was willing to stand behind his appraisal in court made a tremendous difference. Progressive originally offered me $1,750 even after Franklin's estimate of $10,000 in DV. They increased their offer to $2,500 after I filed in court and Franklin's testimony increased it even further... I walked away with $5,700 after judgement! If you're dealing with an insurance company that is undervaluing your diminished value claim, I highly recommend reaching out to Franklin and St. Lucie Appraisal Company. Their expertise, professionalism and dedication to their clients are truly outstanding. Thank you again, Franklin, for all of your help!

HiAuthority

Franklin helped me through the entire process in dealing with the insurance company. They started with a $3,000.00 dollar offer for my diminished value and with St Lucie Appraisal's report and knowledge, I was able to get policy limit of $16,595.00. Thank you Franklin and your team.

Gayle Fearday

I cannot recommend St. Lucie Appraisal highly enough! After my vehicle was declared a total loss, I was frustrated with the insurance company’s initial valuation. St. Lucie Appraisal (Frank)stepped in and thoroughly researched the true market value of my vehicle. Their expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail made all the difference. They handled the process efficiently, communicated clearly every step of the way, and ultimately helped me receive top dollar for my total loss claim—far more than I expected from the original offer. If you’re facing a total loss situation and want someone in your corner who truly knows how to maximize your vehicle’s value, St. Lucie Appraisal is worth every penny. Outstanding service and results! Thank you for helping turn a stressful situation into a successful outcome!