Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 High Country 4X4 Diesel Pickup with 3,082 miles that was involved in a Right-Side Collision that caused $3,906.29 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed and had no 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.