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Ventura County, CA Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

One Porsche dealer didn’t mince words: with the frame damaged, they didn’t even want the car at any price. A Porsche Macan S AWD SUV with 46,123 miles was involved in a rear collision in Ventura County, California that caused $13,651.03 in damage — severe enough to disable and tow the vehicle and leave it […]

Bridgeport, CT New Car Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Assessing Inherent Diminished Value on a New MINI Cooper Convertible in Connecticut St. Lucie Appraisal regularly reviews and reports on the most definitive real-world auto diminished value claims to help vehicle owners, fleet managers, and dealerships understand their rights after an accident. In this case study, we examine a third-party inherent diminished value claim filed […]

Anaheim, CA Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Honda CR-V Diminished Value Claim – Anaheim, California A Honda CR-V FWD EX SUV with 23,227 miles lost $3,242.20 in fair market value after a rear collision caused $5,515.40 in damage and left the vehicle disabled and towed, though with no structural damage and no air bag deployment. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company, a California […]

Santa Clara County, CA Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A Tesla Model X 100D AWD with 22,216 miles was involved in a right front collision in Santa Clara County, California that caused $43,282.17 in damage — severe enough to disable and tow the vehicle, cause structural damage, and trigger air bag deployment. After the owner filed a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim, The […]

Tucson, AZ Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

In Arizona, diminished value claims are recognized, but insurers frequently attempt to minimize payouts. Independent appraisals help support accurate claim values. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Tucson and throughout the state. Our licensed auto appraisers serve all ZIP Codes and regions listed below, helping car owners […]

Long Beach, CA Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Diminished Value Case Study – Long Beach, California This article details the diminished value appraisal of a Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe with 16,596 miles involved in a rear-end collision that caused $15,412.11 in damage. The vehicle was disabled and towed, sustained structural damage, and had no airbag deployment. The claimant hired […]

San Diego, CA Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and throughout California. Our certified diminished value appraisers assist consumers, attorneys, and insurance claimants seeking compensation for the loss in market value that occurs after an automobile accident. Whether your vehicle was […]

Santa Ana, CA Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Mercedes-Benz S550 AWD Turbo Coupe Diminished Value Claim in Santa Ana, California Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Mercedes-Benz S550 AWD 2 Door Turbo Coupe with 17,683 miles that was involved in a rear-end collision that caused $20,811.96 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed and had structural damage. The claimant hired St. Lucie Appraisal […]

Oakland, CA Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Porsche Macan S Diminished Value Claim – Oakland, California A 2022 Porsche Macan S AWD SUV with just 5,396 miles on the odometer lost $6,644.00 in fair market value after a rear-end collision in Oakland, California caused $5,489.19 in repair costs — even though the vehicle was never towed, suffered no structural damage, and had […]

Riverside County, CA Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Riverside County, CA Diminished Value Appraiser – Tesla Model X Case Study We report on the most informative case studies involving auto diminished value claims. This article presents an independent diminished value appraisal for a Tesla Model X P100D AWD Wagon involved in a rear-end collision in Riverside County, California. The vehicle sustained approximately $11,355.52 […]

Anaheim, CA Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

Quick Summary: An Audi A7 Prestige Quattro with 17,403 miles sustained severe rear-end collision damage in Anaheim, California. Despite full repairs, the vehicle suffered a documented diminished value loss of $22,100 due to structural damage, airbag deployment, and high repair costs. Key Facts Vehicle: Audi A7 Prestige Quattro Location: Anaheim, California Mileage: 17,403 miles Damage […]

Southern California Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Ford F350 Dually Diminished Value Claim – Southern California A Ford F350 Crew Cab 7.3 Liter Diesel Dual Rear Wheel Pickup with an extraordinary 471,359 miles lost $4,375.00 in fair market value after a left front collision in Southern California caused $8,481.07 in damage and included structural component damage. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company, a […]

Torrance, CA Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Torrance and throughout California. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP codes across the state. MINI Cooper Countryman S AWD Wagon Diminished Value Case Study – Torrance, California This article details the diminished value appraisal of a MINI Cooper Countryman S AWD […]

Los Angeles, CA Diminished Value Claim | St. Lucie Appraisal

Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum Diminished Value Claim – Southern California A Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum AWD Sedan with 10,300 miles lost $11,917.50 in fair market value after front and rear collisions caused $5,724.72 in damage and included structural component damage. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company, a California licensed auto adjuster, was retained to prepare a […]

Oxnard, CA Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A $19,347.47 rear-end repair on an Audi Q7 Premium Plus AWD in Oxnard, California — a repair bill representing nearly two-thirds of the vehicle’s entire market value — produced a documented diminished value of $6,999.00. Southern California Audi sales professionals reviewed the Carfax and were direct: one estimated $10,000 less in trade immediately, and another […]

Irvine, CA Diminished Value Appraiser | St. Lucie Appraisal

MINI Cooper Countryman S AWD Diminished Value Claim in Irvine, California Left Rear Collision · $14,108.92 in Repairs · Third-Party Inherent Diminished Value $4,374.00 Diminished Value Recovered 14.58% Average Dealer Deduction $30,000 Fair Market Value at Loss 6 Unbiased Dealer Quotes WE DON’T USE FORMULAS, ALGORITHMS, AD COMPARISONS OR OTHER SHORT CUTS SIX UNBIASED DEALER […]

Fairfield County, CT Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

A nearly-new BMW lost over $22,000 in value from a repair that never even disabled it. A BMW 440i xDrive AWD Coupe with just 9,857 miles was involved in a rear collision in Fairfield County, Connecticut that caused $3,006.82 in damage — the vehicle stayed drivable and the air bags never deployed, but the impact […]

Chula Vista, CA Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Tesla Model S 100D Diminished Value Claim – Chula Vista, California A 2019 Tesla Model S 100D sedan with only 7,028 miles on the odometer lost $32,461.50 in fair market value — more than a third of its worth — after a right rear collision in Chula Vista, California left the vehicle with structural damage. […]

Elk Grove, CA Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

Ford F150 XLT Diminished Value Claim – Elk Grove, California A Ford F150 XLT SuperCrew AWD Pickup with 11,137 miles lost $14,374.50 in fair market value after a left front collision in Elk Grove, California caused $8,756.08 in damage and left the truck disabled, towed, and with structural damage. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company, a […]

Los Angeles County Diminished Value | St. Lucie Appraisal

One Mercedes-Benz dealer put it bluntly: with frame damage, a car like this needs to go to auction right away — and could lose up to half its value. A Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 Convertible with 18,114 miles was involved in a right front collision in Los Angeles County, California that caused $6,111.18 in damage — […]

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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