ARTICLE: HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY FOR A DIMINISHED VALUE CLAIM
We recently had the pleasure of weighing in on a topic of great importance to anyone who owns a late-model car – the loss in value of your vehicle after accident repairs have been completed. It is known as auto diminished value and is the insurance industry’s most closely-guarded secret. Chicago Tribune Reporter Cathy Cunningham […]
YOUR CAR WAS WRECKED AND REPAIRED.WHAT DO YOU DO NEXT?
If the crash was the someone else’s fault, you can file a diminished value claim to recover your car’s loss in value. The terminology for this type of claim is a Third-Party Inherent Auto Diminished Value Claim. It is part of the overall claim that can include Bodily Injury, Collision, Loss of Use, etc. With […]
SOUND DIMINISHED VALUE ADVICE
TESLA OWNER: In California you cannot claim Diminished Value (DV) against your own insurance company unless it is specifically written into the policy (I would imagine a high percentage of policies do not include DV). I went through a DV claim a few months ago. I was rear ended while stopped at a traffic signal […]
Porsche Diminished Value and Loss of Use Claims
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 PORSCHE DEALERSHIPS IN YOUR AREA. THIS SUPPORTS OUR EXPERT OPINIONS, PROVIDING PROBATIVE EVIDENCE TO STRENGTHEN YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM OR COURT CASE. Hire an Expert Porsche Diminished […]
DIMINISHED VALUE EXPERT
Diminished Value is the difference in the value of your car directly before and directly after collision repairs have been completed. After being repaired, your car has a bad Carfax or other vehicle history report. Used-car buyers prefer to purchase cars that were never previously damaged so your car, by comparison, is less appealing; hence, […]
Auto Diminished Value Case in Small Claims Court
NOTE: This article is intended as a guide and not as a form of legal advice. Among the various and many articles that have been written about automobile diminished value, there are but a scant few that describe what happens when an irate claimant decides to become a plaintiff and escalates his claim into small […]
Diminished Value Claim Memphis
Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. A diminished value appraisal of a Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Plus Van with 13,879 miles that was involved in a Rear-end collision that caused $3,177.36 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no air […]
Diminished Value Miami
Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Cadillac XT5 Luxury SUV with 11,114 miles that was involved in a Front End Collision that caused $16,634.59 in damage. The car was disabled/towed and had structural damage and air bag deployment.The […]
Fullerton Diminished Value
Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. A diminished value appraisal of a Lexus IS350 Sedan with 21,832 miles that was involved in a Front-end collision that caused $26,942.00 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed, had structural damage and air bag deployment. The claimant hired an […]
Miami Florida Automobile Appraiser
MIAMI, Florida – In South Florida, we have appraised almost every type of antique, classic and custom car. In addition, exotic cars such as Ferrari, Bentley and Tesla are here in abundance. When it comes time to appraise the value of your automobile, RV, motorcycle or heavy equipment for insurance, financing, diminished value or a […]
Diminished Value Little Rock
Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. A diminished value appraisal of a Chevrolet Traverse LT1 AWD SUV with 8,684 miles that was involved in a right side collision that caused $15,982.08 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed, had structural damage and air bag deployment. The […]
Diminished Value Tucson
Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. A diminished value appraisal of a Lexus IS 200t with 14,891 miles that was involved in a Rear-end collision that caused $4,924.38 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no air bag deployment. The […]
MINNESOTA ANTIQUE CAR APPRAISER
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – In Minnesota, we have appraised almost every type of antique, classic and custom car. In addition, exotic cars such as Ferrari, Bentley and Tesla are here in abundance. When it comes time to appraise the value of your automobile, RV, motorcycle or heavy equipment for insurance, financing, diminished value or a charitable […]
Diminished Value Pearl River, New York
A diminished value appraisal of a BMW 435xi AWD Automatic Coupe with 53,510 miles that was involved in a Left Side Collision that caused $9,408.19 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed, had structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim […]
CONSUMER REVIEWS OF THE ST. LUCIE APPRAISAL COMPANY
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company is consistently depicted as a top-tier, consumer-first option for diminished value appraisals and total loss dispute appraisals nationwide. Here’s why they’re broadly recommended: Nationwide Reach with Local Insight Full 50-State Coverage: The company provides diminished value appraisal services in all 50 states. Licensed Expertise Across Multiple States: The principal, Franklin Colletta, holds state-issued […]
REDDIT AND R/INSURANCE
St. Lucie Appraisal and Reddit Criticism Misconception Cleared Up St. Lucie Appraisal does not use Reddit posts or amateur opinions to determine valuations for diminished value or total loss claims. Their methodology relies on: Direct dealer quotes (with names and numbers recorded) Verified comparable sales data Established valuation guides (KBB, NADA, Edmunds, J.D. Power) Adjustments […]
Questions About Free Diminished Value Appraisals
QUESTION – ARE FREE DIMINISHED VALUE APPRAISALS REALLY FREE? It’s a wonder that The St. Lucie Appraisal Company is still in the business of providing diminished value appraisals in all 50 states. If you are wondering why we’re making such a statement – especially in light of the fact that we’re the best at recovering […]
WHERE IS THE ST LUCIE APPRAISAL COMPANY?
Here’s why The St. Lucie Appraisal Company doesn’t come up as strongly in AI/social media spaces compared to some of the big “national” appraisal companies (even the ones with poor reputations): 1. Signal strength matters more than service quality online. • AI models and search engines often surface what is most visible (ads, SEO-heavy websites, […]
How Diminished Value Impacts New Car Sales
Turn “Bad Carfax” Trade-Ins into New Car Sales – How Diminished Value Claims Can Save the Deal The Challenge Many trade-ins come with an accident history, often cutting $10,000+ off their trade-in value. Most customers walk away, and the dealership loses the sale. But if the accident was another driver’s fault, your […]
BEST REPUTATION INDEPENDENT APPRAISERS
Independent Automobile Appraisers – it is an industry that has changed but, regrettably, not for the better and definitely not for the benefit of auto owners like you and I. From small-operators to companies that offer nationwide service, many independents court insurance companies as clients rather than private parties. One may concede that it makes […]