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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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$275.00. You may also make your Credit Card Payment by telephone, call 772-359-4300.
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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.
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Saint Louis and throughout Missouri. Our appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.
A diminished value appraisal of a Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab with 11,264 miles that was involved in a left side collision that caused $16,952.53 in damage.
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 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.
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 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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$275.00. You may also make your Credit Card Payment by telephone, call 772-359-4300.
After making your secure payment please email the body shop estimate or insurance company appraisal to contact@autodiminishedvalue.com TESLA AND OTHER EXOTIC CAR OWNERS PLEASE CALL FOR RATES.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Fort Worth, TX. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.
A diminished value appraisal of a Dodge Charger SRT 392 with 31,000 Miles that was involved in a rear-end collision that caused $600.00 in damage. 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 Texas licensed auto adjuster is key.
After querying Dodge dealers in Texas, we learned from these three examples – if the car has under $1,000.00 worth of damage and it was fixed correctly you should not be looking at taking more than a 10% loss, plus being that there is a bad Carfax you would be looking at taking a loss around 10% plus normally at any dealership there will be about a 10-15% loss for a minor to mild accident. The opinions of unbiased experts form the basis for a comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal. We obtain six of them which puts an appraisal 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 Dodge/Ram dealers 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 Rear not including structural components. Repair cost $600.00. 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 10.83%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the Fair Market Value at the time of loss.
We have established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $40,000.00 at the time of loss. Diminished Value = $4,332.00
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 make your Credit Card Payment by telephone, call 772-359-4300.
Before making your secure payment please email the body shop estimate or insurance company appraisal to contact@autodiminishedvalue.com TESLA AND OTHER EXOTIC CAR OWNERS PLEASE CALL FOR RATES.
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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 listed below.
A diminished value appraisal of a Mazda CX5 Touring FWD Tech Package SUV with 4,197 miles that was involved in a left side collision that caused $2,230.77 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed and had no structural damage or 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 Florida licensed auto adjuster is key.
We learned from these examples from sales managers at Mazda dealers in Florida. – With a bad Carfax, a practically new car, even with minor damage, will lose thousands of dollars in value. Also, while we personally disagree, that keeping the car would be the best option.
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 Mazda dealers in Florida 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 Left Side with no damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $2,230.77. 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 20.96%. 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 $20,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $4,192.00.
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 make your Credit Card Payment by telephone, call 772-359-4300.
Before making your secure payment please email the body shop estimate or insurance company appraisal to contact@autodiminishedvalue.com TESLA AND OTHER EXOTIC CAR OWNERS PLEASE CALL FOR RATES.
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The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Scottsdale and throughout Arizona. 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 RANGE ROVER DEALERSHIPS IN YOUR AREA. THIS SUPPORTS OUR EXPERT OPINIONS, PROVIDING PROBATIVE EVIDENCE TO STRENGTHEN YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM OR COURT CASE.
Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Range Rover HSE Sport Dynamic SUV with 9,200 miles that was involved in a Rear-End Collision that caused $8,546.49 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no air bag deployment.
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Pensacola and throughout Florida. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.
Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 High Country 4X4 Diesel Pickup with 3,082 miles that was involved in a Right-Side Collision that caused $3,906.29 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed and 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.