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Detroit, MI Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Detroit and throughout Michigan. Our 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 shows the diminished value of a Ford Super Duty F350 Platinum […]

Middlesex County, MA Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A Massachusetts BMW sales representative stated it plainly: if the car has frame damage, it’s against the law to sell it — and the owner is looking at 50% less. A rear-end collision with structural damage on a BMW 328i SULEV Convertible with M Package in Middlesex County, Massachusetts produced a documented diminished value of $8,457.75 — a 48.33% […]

Montgomery County, MD Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A $1,110.12 rear-end repair on a Tesla Model S 75D AWD Sedan in Montgomery County, Maryland produced a documented diminished value of $7,312.50 — nearly seven times the cost of the repair itself. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company was retained to conduct an independent appraisal after the owner filed a third-party inherent diminished value claim […]

Hialeah, FL Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Scion tC 2 Door Hatchback Diminished Value Case Study – Hialeah, Florida This article details the diminished value appraisal of a Toyota Scion tC 2 Door Hatchback with 30,952 miles involved in a rear-end collision that caused $2,109.18 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled or towed, sustained structural damage, and had no airbag deployment. […]

Orange County, FL Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Lexus IS250 Diminished Value Claim – Orange County, Florida A Lexus IS250 RWD Sedan with 13,352 miles lost $8,217.60 in fair market value after a rear collision in Orange County, Florida caused $5,569.67 in damage and included structural component damage. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company, a Licensed Florida Independent Adjuster, was retained to prepare a […]

Hillsborough County, FL Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Acura TLX Diminished Value Claim – Hillsborough County, Florida An Acura TLX Technology V-6 FWD Sedan with 20,805 miles lost $2,208.00 in fair market value after a rear-end collision in Hillsborough County, Florida caused just $1,039.33 in damage, even though the vehicle was never towed, sustained no structural damage, and had no air bag deployment. […]

Pensacola, FL Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Diminished Value Appraisal in Pensacola & Northwest Florida A nearly new Chevrolet Silverado 2500 High Country lost $7,900+ in market value after a $3,900 repair—see how 6 Chevrolet dealer sales professionals verified its true loss. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent automobile diminished value appraisals for truck and vehicle owners in […]

St. Petersburg, FL Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A Toyota Camry SE in St. Petersburg, Florida sustained a rear-end collision with structural damage — and lost $5,187.00 in documented market value as a result. The $7,409.72 repair represented nearly half the car’s $15,000 fair market value, and St. Petersburg-area Toyota sales professionals were direct: frame damage on a vehicle like this typically means […]

Broward County, FL Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A South Florida Honda sales professional said it directly: frame damage is a red flag — the car goes straight to auction, and the owner is looking at least 30% less in trade. On a Honda Odyssey Elite Van with only 10,802 miles, that assessment translated into a documented loss of $10,938.75 — nearly double […]

Miami-Dade County Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A $2,136.94 rear-end repair on a Lexus LX570 AWD SUV with only 950 miles in Miami-Dade County, Florida produced a documented diminished value of $11,275.00 — more than five times the cost of the repair itself. One South Florida Lexus sales professional placed the loss at $20,000 below the vehicle’s $82,000 trade-in value — nearly […]

Cape Coral, FL Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Air bag deployment on a BMW 328i Convertible hit from both front and rear in Cape Coral, Florida produced a documented diminished value of $3,499.50 — nearly half the $7,244.58 repair cost on a vehicle worth $15,000.00 at the time of loss. Cape Coral-area BMW sales professionals were direct: air bag deployment triggers a 20 […]

Tampa, FL Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Buick LaCrosse Diminished Value Appraisal in Tampa, Florida A Buick LaCrosse suffered $2,600+ in collision repairs—learn how 6 dealership sales professionals evaluated its true loss in market value. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent automobile diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and throughout Florida. Our Florida licensed appraisers serve all […]

Port St. Lucie, FL Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Port St. Lucie, Florida Diminished Value Appraisal: Dodge Ram ProMaster Case Study The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent auto diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Port St. Lucie and throughout the state of Florida. If your passenger vehicle, commercial truck, or work van has been repaired after a collision, it has suffered a […]

St. Louis County Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Missouri Chevrolet sales professionals said a Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel with structural damage would bring 50% less in trade — and one questioned why the insurer didn’t simply total it out. The $14,840.60 repair bill on a vehicle worth $20,000 left the owner with a car that dealers wouldn’t retail and auction houses would discount […]

Downers Grove, IL Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Subaru Outback Diminished Value Appraisal Illinois: $9,501 Recovery After Major Front-End Collision A low-mileage 2020s Subaru Outback Wagon with only 12,000 miles suffered a severe front-end collision in Illinois. The accident caused $15,274.36 in repairs, including structural (frame) damage and airbag deployment. The vehicle was disabled and towed from the scene. The owner filed a […]

Stuart, FL Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Stuart, Florida Diminished Value Appraisal – Hyundai Sonata Case Study The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Stuart, Florida and throughout Martin County. We proudly serve all local ZIP Codes, including 34957, 34990, and 34997. Hyundai Sonata Diminished Value Case – Stuart, FL Our diminished value appraisal involved […]

Atlanta, GA Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

BMW 328i Diminished Value Claim – Atlanta, Georgia A BMW 3 Series 328i RWD Sedan with 55,715 miles lost $6,750.80 in fair market value — 45% of its worth — after a rear collision in Atlanta, Georgia caused $4,868.81 in damage and included structural component damage. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company was retained to prepare […]

Cook County, IL Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

BMW 650i Sport Convertible Diminished Value Claim – Cook County, Illinois A BMW 650i Sport 2-Door Convertible with 40,052 miles lost $3,930.00 in fair market value after a right front collision in Cook County, Illinois caused $5,943.85 in damage, even though the vehicle was never towed, sustained no structural damage, and had no air bag […]

Lexington, KY Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A $3,204.08 repair on a Porsche Cayenne Diesel in Lexington, Kentucky cost the owner $3,375.00 in market value — more than the repair itself. When a Porsche sales representative pulled the VIN on this specific vehicle and called back with a real number, the answer was $5,000 less in trade. That is the real-world outcome […]

Jacksonville, FL Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Porsche 911 4S Diminished Value Appraisal in Jacksonville & North Florida A low-mileage Porsche 911 4S Coupe suffered over $9,500 in collision repairs with structural damage—discover how 6 Porsche dealer sales managers evaluated its $28,000+ loss in market value. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent automobile diminished value appraisals for high-performance sports car owners […]

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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