Diminished Value Appraisal in Fort Myers & Southwest Florida
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Fort Myers and throughout Florida. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP codes in Southwest 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.
Mazda CX-5 Touring FWD Tech Package SUV Diminished Value Case Study – Fort Myers, Florida
This case details the diminished value appraisal of a Mazda CX-5 Touring FWD Tech Package SUV with only 4,197 miles involved in a left-side collision that caused $2,230.77 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled or towed and had no structural damage or airbag deployment.
The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and filed a third-party inherent 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. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report from a Florida licensed auto adjuster is key.
SIX UNBIASED DEALER QUOTES IN EVERY APPRAISAL TO VALIDATE OUR RESEARCH
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Mazda Dealer Feedback – Southwest Florida Market
We consulted sales managers at Mazda dealerships in Florida. Their real-world insights included:
- Dealers noted that with a bad Carfax, even a practically new car with minor damage will lose thousands of dollars in value.
- While some suggested keeping the car might be best, the consensus was that accident history significantly impacts resale for buyers in the premium SUV segment.
The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers form the basis for our comprehensive diminished value appraisals. This reflects what Fort Myers and Southwest Florida car owners will realistically experience in the market.
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Damage Summary & Results
Description of damage: Non-disabling left-side collision with no structural damage and no airbag deployment. Repair cost: $2,230.77. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not factored into the diminished value assessment.
Average of Six Dealer Deductions: 20.96%
Pre-Loss Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In): $20,000.00
Calculated Diminished Value: $4,192.00
Payment & Reviews
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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 Fort Myers, FL
33905, 33908, 33914, 33990 and surrounding Fort Myers area ZIP codes.
Service Throughout Southwest 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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