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Knoxville, TN Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

This article details the diminished value appraisal of a Tesla Model 3 Long Range Sedan with 20,045 miles that was involved in a Left Side collision in Knoxville, TN that caused $15,619.68 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed, had structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant hired St. Lucie Appraisal and made a […]

Memphis, TN Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Memphis, Tennessee Auto Diminished Value Claim The St. Lucie Appraisal Company publishes transparent real-world case studies detailing vehicle depreciation, market loss analysis, and insurance appraisal outcomes. This study reviews a common family vehicle segment in the Tennessee car market. Our Verified Dealer Survey Methodology No Algorithmic Shortcuts: We don’t use arbitrary formulas, depreciation charts, software […]

A State Farm Diminished Value Claim in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania | St. Lucie Appraisal

State Farm Insurance spent $80,092.10 on a Ford F-250 Lariat worth $55,000.00 — because they refused to total it, lowballed the diminished value claim, and acted in bad faith toward their own policyholder. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company was hired by Pennsylvania resident John O’Connor to establish the truck’s loss in value after a frame-replacing […]

Oklahoma County, OK Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A Chevrolet Corvette 2LT Grand Sport Coupe with 18,156 miles was involved in a rear collision in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma that caused $2,141.97 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled or towed, and the appraisal confirmed no structural damage and no air bag deployment. After the owner filed a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim, […]

Raleigh, NC Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Raleigh, North Carolina Diminished Value Appraisal: Dodge Challenger Case Study The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides licensed, independent auto diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Raleigh and throughout the state of North Carolina. If your vehicle has been repaired after an accident, it has suffered a massive drop in resale equity. Our licensed North […]

Columbus, OH Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Columbus Ohio Auto Diminished Value Appraiser: Dodge Challenger R/T Case Study The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent, real-world diminished value appraisals for muscle cars, sports cars, and passenger vehicle owners in Columbus and throughout Ohio. Our licensed independent adjusters serve all localized ZIP Codes and surrounding municipalities. Each week we report on informative local […]

Cuyahoga County, OH Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Ford Explorer Diminished Value Appraisal Cuyahoga County OH – $4,084 Recovery After Rear Collision A low-mileage Ford Explorer Limited 4WD SUV with only 5,115 miles was involved in a rear collision in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The accident caused $4,739.03 in repairs. The vehicle was disabled and towed but had no structural damage and no airbag […]

Charlotte, NC Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A rear-end collision in Charlotte, North Carolina resulted in a staggering $9,596.65 loss in market value for a Toyota Highlander Limited AWD SUV, despite the vehicle sustaining only $4,791.73 in physical damages. This real-world case study by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company highlights how structural damage destroys a vehicle’s equity, even when the vehicle remains […]

Oklahoma City, OK Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Oklahoma City and throughout Oklahoma. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP codes across the state. Jeep Cherokee Sport Diminished Value Case Study – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma This article details the diminished value appraisal of a Jeep Cherokee Sport with 7,509 miles […]

Franklin County, OH Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Honda CR‑V Diminished Value Appraisal – Franklin County, Ohio The St. Lucie Appraisal Company completed an independent diminished value appraisal for a Honda CR‑V EX‑L AWD 4‑1.5L Turbo SUV with 9,155 miles that sustained rear‑end collision damage totaling $5,955.53 in Franklin County, Ohio. Although the vehicle was not disabled or towed, the repairs involved structural […]

Cincinnati, OH Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A near-new Subaru Forester Premium Black Edition AWD Wagon with only 9,286 miles was struck from both front and rear in Cincinnati, Ohio — sustaining structural damage in a $17,680.36 collision that cost more than 64% of the vehicle’s total market value to repair. Ohio Subaru sales professionals said it plainly: structural damage costs between […]

Cleveland, OH Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Cleveland Tesla Diminished Value Appraiser: Model S Case Study The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent, real-world diminished value appraisals for electric vehicle and luxury car owners in Cleveland and throughout Ohio. Our licensed independent adjusters serve all localized ZIP Codes and counties listed below. Each week we report on informative local claim outcomes to […]

Mecklenburg County, NC Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Diminished Value Appraisal in Mecklenburg County & North Carolina The St. Lucie Appraisal Company is a provider of licensed independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners throughout Mecklenburg County and all of North Carolina. Our expert appraisers serve Charlotte and every ZIP code in the region. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4WD Diminished Value Case Study […]

Tulsa, OK Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Tulsa and throughout Oklahoma. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP codes across the state. Chevrolet Corvette 3LT Coupe Diminished Value Case Study – Tulsa, Oklahoma This article details the diminished value appraisal of a Chevrolet Corvette 3LT Coupe with 27,606 miles […]

Greensboro, NC Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Diminished Value Appraisal in Greensboro & North Carolina The St. Lucie Appraisal Company prepares independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Greensboro, North Carolina and throughout the state. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP codes across North Carolina and assist clients with third-party inherent diminished value claims. Dodge Challenger SXT Plus Diminished Value Case […]

Bronx, NY Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Subaru Impreza Diminished Value Appraisal Bronx NY: $7,188 Recovery After Major Front & Rear Collision A nearly new Subaru Impreza Limited Sedan with only 1,173 miles was involved in a severe front and rear collision in the Bronx, New York. The accident caused $12,289.66 in repairs, including structural damage. The vehicle was disabled and towed, […]

Reno, NV Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Diminished Value Appraisal in Reno & Nevada The St. Lucie Appraisal Company delivers professional independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners throughout Nevada, including Reno, Las Vegas, Henderson, Carson City, and Sparks. Our licensed appraisers serve all areas of the state. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Diminished Value Case Study – Reno, Nevada This case study […]

Pearl River, NY Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

BMW 435xi Diminished Value Appraisal New York: $10,968 Recovery After Left Side Collision in Pearl River A well-maintained BMW 435xi AWD Coupe with 53,510 miles was involved in a left-side collision in New York. The accident caused $9,408.19 in repairs, including structural (frame) damage. The vehicle was disabled and towed, though no airbags deployed. The […]

New York County, NY Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

New York State claimants should look up the case law in Johnson v. Scholz. Once a vehicle is repaired after a collision, it immediately becomes worth less on the open market — often significantly less, depending on the severity and location of the damage. Even when repairs are performed to the highest standards, buyers in […]

New Jersey New Car Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

New BMW 430xi Test-Drive Diminished Value Claim – New Jersey A brand-new BMW 430xi AWD 2-Door Coupe with just 1,246 miles lost $23,164.65 in value — nearly half its $49,635.00 MSRP — after a right front and left side collision during a test drive in New Jersey caused $20,689.52 in damage and left the vehicle […]

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!

Vinu Kurian

Franklin and his team are a great advocate to get the comparable price on the total loss of the vehicle. He was instrumental in sorting out this for me.

Rosie Wilkins

I am thankful for all the steady support and final evaluation on my vehicle value, Frank Colletta and his professional team of St Lucie auto appraisal, he was able to challenge State Farm Third appraiser with a higher estimate on my car Value which granted me a higher pay out than the insurance first offer ; he stay steady and commited to excel everyone’s expectation please do not hesitate in reaching out St. Lucy Auto Appraisal I trusted his voice and expertise and gave me an excellent final settlement . They know their job and are willing to fight for your best interest. Thank you Frank you are so appreciated by many !!! Happy to give you my 5 stars plus !!!!

Jade Gouris

Do yourself a favor and call Frank at The St. Lucie Appraisal Company!!! After my RAV4 Hybrid was declared a total loss, the at-fault driver's insurance company offered me only $15,012. I spent considerable time negotiating on my own and provided evidence that my vehicle was worth more, but they refused to adjust their valuation. Then switched the claim to my own insurance company, hoping for a better outcome – they offered an increase to the settlement of $302. At that point, I was frustrated and decided to invoke the appraisal clause. Hiring Frank at The St. Lucie Appraisal Company was the best decisions I made throughout this entire process!!! Frank got the final settlement increased by $3,856.35!!!

John Bizon

Used St. Lucie Appraisal Company to dispute a total loss settlement. Franklin represented me through the formal appraisal clause process and secured a significantly better outcome than the insurance company's initial offer. He knows the process and handled it professionally. Would use again if needed. Hopefully won't need it though!

Anna Alekseeva

I had a great experience working with this company. They were professional, responsive, and very helpful throughout the entire appraisal process. They explained everything clearly, kept me updated, and truly made a stressful situation much easier. I really appreciate his time, honesty, and support. Highly recommend!

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