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A Diminished Value Claim in Phoenix, Arizona

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St. Lucie Automobile and Diminished Value Appraiser

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The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Phoenix, Arizona and throughout the state. Our licensed auto appraisers serve all ZIP Codes and regions listed below, helping car owners recover their rightful loss in value after an accident.

Phoenix, Arizona ZIP Codes & Areas We Serve for Diminished Value Claims

85008, 85032, 85033, 85035, 85041, 85042, 85044, 85050, 85051, 85053,
85054, 85085, 85086, 85224, 85225, 85226, 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284,
85286, 85287, 85295, 85301, 85302, 85303, 85304, 85305, 85306, 85307,
85308, 85309, 85338, 85339, 85340, 85341, 85342, 85343, 85344, 85345,
85346, 85361, 85362, 85364, 85367, 85372, 85373, 85374, 85375, 85376,
85377, 85378, 85379, 85380, 85381, 85382, 85383, 85385

Service Locations Across Arizona

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.

Counties served: Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, Yuma.

Independent Arizona Diminished Value Appraisals

Every week, we report on significant and informative examples of auto diminished value claims across Arizona. This case involves a Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Crew Cab with 11,806 miles that sustained left-side collision damage totaling $14,380.82. The vehicle was disabled and towed, with structural damage and no airbag deployment. The owner hired an independent auto appraiser and pursued a third-party diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value.

After a collision, even high-quality repairs cannot restore a vehicle’s market value. Regardless of repair quality, buyers pay less for a previously wrecked vehicle compared to an identical undamaged one. Filing and negotiating a diminished value claim can be complex for most vehicle owners — which is why obtaining a professional Diminished Value Report from a licensed appraiser is crucial.

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Phoenix Diminished Value Case Example

Interviews with Arizona Chevrolet sales managers revealed consistent opinions about frame-damaged vehicles. One manager stated that frame damage causes a larger loss in value since it’s difficult to justify to potential buyers — typically resulting in about a 40% reduction. Another noted that such a truck would lose roughly half of its trade-in value because of the frame damage.

The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers from recognized Arizona dealerships form the foundation of our Auto Diminished Value Appraisal. We gather six independent dealer quotes to confirm every report produced by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company — providing a realistic, market-based assessment of what your car is worth post-repair.

Each dealer was provided with details including year, make, model, pre-accident condition, mileage, color, options, repair date, and the nature of the damages. Dealer valuations were based on professional experience and access to current auction results, with the understanding that the vehicle was properly repaired.

We contacted multiple Chevrolet dealerships in
Arizona
to determine how the repairs and accident history affected the vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV). Dealers were given both pre-repair and post-repair condition summaries.

A Diminished Value Claim in Phoenix, Arizona

Description of damage: Left-side collision with structural damage, no airbag deployment. Repair cost: $14,380.82. No aftermarket or used parts (LKQ) were used in repairs or included in the diminished value assessment.

The average of six (6) dealer deductions was 34.17%, representing the percentage of diminished value applied to the vehicle’s FMV at the time of loss.

The vehicle’s Fair Market Value at the time of loss was approximately $27,500.00, resulting in a diminished value of $9,396.75.


CAR OWNER RECEIVES RECORD $60,000.00 AUTO DIMINISHED VALUE SETTLEMENT


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An Auto Diminished Value Claim in Mesa, Arizona

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St. Lucie Automobile and Diminished Value Appraiser

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 S75 Sedan with 17,247 miles that was involved in a Rear-end collision that caused $15,607.87 in damage. The vehicle was not 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 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. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report is key.
WE DON’T USE FORMULAS, ALGORITHMS, AD COMPARISONS OR OTHER SHORT CUTS
SIX UNBIASED DEALER QUOTES IN EVERY APPRAISAL TO VALIDATE OUR RESEARCH
TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS ALWAYS FREE-OF-CHARGE

We learned from these examples from sales managers at high-end new car dealerships in Arizona – One dealer said that anytime there is frame damage on any make of car or truck you are looking at taking a large loss of value. They have to disclose this to buyers and typically no dealership would be willing to take it on trade or resell it on lot due to the extensive nature of accident you could be looking at taking a loss of minimum of 35%, could it be much more. Another dealer explained that 15K worth of damage is not minor by any means plus frame damage on Carfax would be a very big loss, close to 30-40% of the pre-accident value could be more. For a Tesla, the loss would be significant

The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers at recognized new car dealerships form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them to validate the diminished value report prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.

The six dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, pre-accident condition, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.

We contacted several high-end new car dealers in Arizona to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV). Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.

Description of damage: Non-disabling collision damages to the Rear including damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $15,607.87. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.

The average of six (6) deductions was 35.83%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.

We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $65,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $23,289.50

CAR OWNER RECEIVES RECORD $60,000.00 AUTO DIMINISHED VALUE SETTLEMENT
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