Diminished Value Appraisal in Scottsdale & Arizona
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Scottsdale and throughout Arizona. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP codes across the state.
OUR COMPANY VALIDATES OUR DIMINISHED VALUE RESEARCH BY SPEAKING TO THE SALES MANAGERS AT SIX RANGE ROVER DEALERSHIPS IN YOUR AREA. THIS SUPPORTS OUR EXPERT OPINIONS, PROVIDING PROBATIVE EVIDENCE TO STRENGTHEN YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM OR COURT CASE.
Range Rover HSE Sport Dynamic SUV Diminished Value Case Study – Scottsdale, Arizona
This case details the diminished value appraisal of a Range Rover HSE Sport Dynamic SUV with only 9,200 miles involved in a rear-end collision that caused $8,546.49 in damage. The vehicle was disabled and towed but had no structural damage and no airbag deployment.
The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and filed a third-party inherent diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value.
Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less — often much less — depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report from a licensed Arizona auto adjuster is key.
SIX UNBIASED DEALER QUOTES IN EVERY APPRAISAL TO VALIDATE OUR RESEARCH
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Real-World Range Rover Dealer Feedback – Arizona Market
We consulted sales managers at Land Rover dealerships in Arizona and surrounding states. Their market insights included:
- With just $8,500 of damage you would be looking at more like 10-15% in diminution of value.
- If there is no frame damage and it was fixed properly, the loss may be 10% at most.
- Dealers estimated a typical reduction of 10-20% depending on quality of repairs and Carfax impact.
The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers form the basis for our comprehensive diminished value appraisals. This reflects what Scottsdale and Arizona Range Rover owners will realistically experience in the market.
Damage Summary & Results
Description of damage: Disabling rear collision with no structural damage and no airbag deployment. Repair cost: $8,546.49. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not factored into the diminished value assessment.
Average of Six Dealer Deductions: 12.92%
Pre-Loss Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In): $65,000.00
Calculated Diminished Value: $8,398.00
Payment & Reviews
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Click on the payment button above to pay by Credit Card or Paypal. The fee for an Automobile Diminished Value Report is $275.00.
You may also pay by phone: call 772-359-4300.
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ZIP Codes We Serve in Scottsdale, AZ
85251, 85255 and surrounding Scottsdale area ZIP codes.
Service Throughout Arizona
Service in: Apache Junction, Avondale, Buckeye, Bullhead City, Casa Grande, Chandler, Flagstaff, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Lake Havasu City, Marana, Mesa, Oro Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Prescott, Scottsdale, Sierra Vista, Surprise, Tempe, Tucson, Yuma and throughout Arizona.
Counties Served: Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, Yuma and all additional counties.
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