ATTORNEY TO CLIENT CORRESPONDENCE FOR A TOTAL LOSS DISPUTE
You worked with St. Lucie Appraisal Company to resolve a total loss dispute with the insurer, utilizing the appraisal clause for negotiations. Appraisal clauses are often used in insurance policies to resolve disagreements between the insured and the insurer regarding the amount of a loss. The appraisal process can help settle such disputes without having […]
SEARCH OUR DATABASE OF AUTO DIMINISHED VALUE REPORTS
For those of you who are interested in learning about automobile diminished value, the following articles explain to car owners what to expect when filing a third-party inherent diminished value claim. This is an Open Education Resource focused on auto diminished value, collective knowledge and the sharing of scholarly content. The fact that a car […]
Toyota Diminished Value and Loss of Use Claims
There is a little-known phenomenon in the automotive world and it is called Diminished Value. For those who haven’t heard this term, it means the loss in value a vehicle experiences after undergoing collision repairs. The Toyota, being a car that attracts more discriminating buyers, suffers a great deal more diminished value than an ordinary […]
Diminished Value Knoxville
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 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Sedan with 20,045 miles that was involved in a Left Side collision that caused $15,619.68 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed, had structural damage and […]
DIMINISHED VALUE SPELLED OUT
I’m sorry to report it, folks, but insurance companies don’t always play fair. Many insurers or their representatives make every effort to deceive third-party claimants as well as their own policy holders. In automobile diminished value claims, the egregious behavior is rampant, primarily because most of us have no familiarity with our right to be […]
WHY DO INSURANCE COMPANIES GET AWAY WITH CLAIM DENIALS BASED ON THEIR CONTENTION THAT A PROPERLY-REPAIRED CAR DOES NOT SUFFER ANY LOSS IN VALUE?
It is an obvious falsehood yet no insurance department has stepped up to the plate to sanction these actions. This is a common insurance industry stance. The idea that a properly repaired car does not suffer any loss in value—often referred to as diminished value—is widely disputed by consumers, auto dealers, and even some legal […]
ACCURATE UNBIASED EVIDENCE OF DIMINISHED VALUE
Third-party claims for the inherent diminished value of vehicles after accident repairs – If we aren’t shaping the narrative we are being shaped by it. Do not allow insurance companies to normalize denials and lowball offers for diminished value claims. Insurers have strategized ways to avoid paying. Instead of demonstrating the cornerstones of professional ethics […]
WHO WE ARE
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company Automobile Valuation & Diminished Value Appraiser – Service in all 50 States Call 772-359-4300 The St. Lucie Appraisal Company is a nationally-recognized and court-certified provider of automobile valuations and diminished value appraisals for all types of vehicles in all 50 states.
BEST AUTOMOBILE APPRAISERS
The independent auto appraisal business has gotten a black eye over the years and it has been well-deserved. From inadequate diminished value and total loss valuation appraisals to a lack of customer service, car owners are naturally hesitant to pursue insurance claims and court cases.
BEST DIMINISHED VALUE METHODOLOGY
There is no centralized or reliable database of actual sale prices for vehicles with and without accident history, which makes purely data-driven methods unreliable or misleading. Here’s a more grounded approach to determining the best methodology for Diminished Value (DV):
DIMINISHED VALUE APPRAISERS – WHO NOT TO HIRE
It is unfortunate that automobile diminished value appraisers throughout the country do such poor work. This has contributed to the public’s general notion that third-party claim reimbursements for inherent diminished value after accident repairs are difficult if not impossible to obtain. Insurance companies have created a number of boilerplate responses to claims such as “We […]
CHOOSING A DIMINISHED VALUE APPRAISER
AI Overview Learn more…Opens in new tab The term “Auto Diminished Value” means that cars which were damaged and subsequently repaired lose market value as a result of having a repair history, sometimes known as a “Bad CARFAX.” In most states, this lost amount is recoverable from insurance companies of at-fault parties. The amount of […]
SERVICE LOCATIONS
Call 772-359-4300 to inquire about your auto appraisal needs. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company specializes in automobile, personal property, and diminished value appraisals. Established in 1981, the company has been serving clients for over four decades. We operate nationwide, offering appraisal services across all 50 states. For inquiries, you can contact us at (772) 359-4300 […]
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The term “Auto Diminished Value” means that cars which were damaged and subsequently repaired lose market value as a result of having a repair history, commonly known as a “Bad CARFAX.” This lost amount is recoverable from insurance companies of at-fault parties. The amount of diminished value is determined by the damages that were repaired […]
A CLIENT’S REVIEW OF THE ST. LUCIE APPRAISAL COMPANY
Consumers may be surprised to learn that compensation for the diminished value of their vehicles after accident repairs isn’t impossible to obtain. No matter how difficult or obstinate and insurer may appear, there is always a higher power to which we can appeal – the courtroom.
DID YOUR AUTO BODY SHOP TELL YOU ABOUT DIMINISHED VALUE?
When an auto body shop owner goes out of his way to recommend an independent auto appraiser such as The St. Lucie Appraisal Company to prepare a customer’s automobile diminished value appraisal, it demonstrates their commitment to good customer service.
HAS THE MASSACHUSETTS SUPREME COURT SHOT ITSELF IN THE FOOT?
Are car owners in Massachusetts now being forced into litigation in order to obtain compensation for the diminished value of their vehicles after accident repairs? A third-party claimant must obtain a final judgment against the responsible party to pay for their cars’ diminished value.
TASADOR DE DISMINUCIÓN DE VALOR DE AUTOMÓVILES
Contrate al mejor tasador de disminución de valor de automóviles del país. St. Lucie Appraisal Company ofrece servicio a nivel nacional, no tiene clientes de compañías de seguros, cuenta con las mejores reseñas de consumidores en todas las plataformas como BBB, Yelp, YP y Trustpilot, utiliza la metodología más sólida para confirmar nuestra opinión consultando […]
ARE INHERENT DIMINISHED VALUE DAMAGES INTANGIBLE LOSSES?
It has been written that Inherent Diminished Value damages represent an intangible loss in market value rather than physical damage to tangible property. All research shows that cars with accident histories are worth less than comparable cars that were never wrecked. We are at the point where tangible and intangible intersect.
A SYNOPSIS OF THE ST LUCIE APPRAISAL COMPANY
AutoDiminishedValue.com is a service offered by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company. Our company has received numerous positive reviews from clients across various platforms. On the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website, we hold an average rating of 4.89 out of 5 stars, based on 35 customer reviews. Clients have praised our professionalism, thoroughness, and effectiveness in […]