Diminished Value Appraisal in Orlando & Central Florida
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 in the Orlando metro area and Central Florida.
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.
Toyota Corolla S Sedan Diminished Value Case Study – Orlando, Florida
This case details the diminished value appraisal of a Toyota Corolla S Sedan with 32,927 miles involved in a left-side collision that caused $5,095.86 in damage. The vehicle was disabled and towed but had no structural damage and no airbag deployment.
The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and filed 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 repair quality, a previously wrecked car sells for less than an identical accident-free vehicle. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report from a licensed Florida independent adjuster is key.
SIX UNBIASED DEALER QUOTES IN EVERY APPRAISAL TO VALIDATE OUR RESEARCH
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Toyota Dealer Feedback – Orlando Area Market
We consulted sales managers at Toyota dealerships in North/Central Florida. Their real-world insights included:
- One dealer noted it would be a typical but minor loss — approximately $2,000 – $3,000.
- Another explained that any accident report showing the vehicle was towed usually results in a 10-15% reduction in value.
The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers at recognized Toyota dealerships form the basis for our comprehensive diminished value appraisal. This reflects what Orlando-area car owners will experience in the real market.
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Damage Summary & Results
Description of damage: Disabling left-side collision with no structural damage and no airbag deployment. Repair cost: $5,095.86. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were utilized but not factored into the diminished value assessment.
Average of Six Dealer Deductions: 13.61%
Pre-Loss Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In): $15,000.00
Calculated Diminished Value: $2,041.50
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Click on the payment button above to pay by Credit Card or Paypal. The fee for an Automobile Diminished Value Report is $275.00.
You may also pay by phone: call 772-359-4300.
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After making your secure payment please email the body shop estimate or insurance company appraisal to
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ZIP Codes We Serve in Orlando, FL
32808, 32818, 32822, 32825, 32828, 34787 and surrounding Orlando area ZIP codes.
Service Throughout Central Florida & Statewide
Service in: Altamonte Springs, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bradenton, Cape Coral, Clearwater, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Davie, Daytona Beach, Delray Beach, Deltona, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, Gainesville, Hialeah, Hollywood, Homestead, Jacksonville, Jupiter, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Largo, Lauderhill, Margate, Melbourne, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Miramar, North Port, Ocala, Orlando, Palm Bay, Pembroke Pines, Pensacola, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Port Orange, Port St. Lucie, St. Petersburg, Sanford, Stuart, Sunrise, Tallahassee, Tamarac, Tampa, Vero Beach, Wellington, Weston and throughout Florida.
Counties Served: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, De Soto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, Washington and all additional counties.
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