THE INDEPENDENT APPRAISER’S ROLE IN AUTOMOBILE DIMINISHED VALUE CLAIMS

The independent appraiser should not be part of the claim in which the automobile diminished value is in question, but is usually brought in from the outside to preserve impartiality. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company’s purpose and function is definite and simple. We must determine the existence and amount of diminished value in order to […]
Automobile and Personal Property Appraiser in all 50 States

The St. Lucie Appraisal Company Automobile Valuation and Diminished Value Experts John Lyndgate, who coined the phrase “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time” never had the privilege […]
ALFA-ROMEO DIMINISHED VALUE AND LOSS OF USE CLAIMS

There is a new 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 Alfa-Romeo, being a car that attracts more discriminating buyers, suffers a great deal more diminished value than an ordinary […]
APPRAISING THE VALUE OF A RAT ROD FOR INSURANCE

Rat rods? Even insurance companies such as Hagerty and Grundy who will insure just about any vehicle sight-unseen – with no appraisal necessary – are confused when it comes to providing coverage for a rat rod. A typical policy states it can’t be a daily driver, and you also have to have another vehicle insured […]
Airplane Hangar Valuations

Airplane Hangar Valuation and Appraisal Services Valuation appraisals for commercial airport hangars and residential airstrip structures are often classified as personal property rather than real estate. An airplane hangar is typically located on rented property—similar to a mobile home in a park. The hangar owner usually holds the title to the structure but not the […]
ACURA DIMINISHED VALUE AND LOSS OF USE CLAIMS

There is a new 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 Acura, being a car that attracts more discriminating buyers, suffers a great deal more diminished value than an ordinary […]
Mercedes-Benz New Car Diminished Value and Loss of Use Claims

When buyers of new but previously repaired Mercedes-Benzes become aware of a repair history showing that the car underwent prior repairs, most of them simply walk away. How is a buyer to know whether the car was repaired properly? The buying public could depend on a new dealer’s word on everything but, in reality, they […]
Antique, Classic and Custom Automobile Appraiser in all 50 States

In every one of these United States, we have appraised almost every type of antique, classic and custom car. In addition, exotic cars such as Ferrari, Bentley and Tesla are here in abundance. When it comes time to appraise the value of your automobile, RV, motorcycle or heavy equipment for insurance, financing, diminished value or […]
Porsche Diminished Value and Loss of Use Claims

WE ARE THE BEST AND MOST TRUSTED AUTO DIMINISHED VALUE APPRAISERS IN THE COUNTRY. OUR COMPANY VALIDATES OUR DIMINISHED VALUE RESEARCH BY SPEAKING TO THE SALES MANAGERS AT SIX PORSCHE DEALERSHIPS IN YOUR AREA. THIS SUPPORTS OUR EXPERT OPINIONS, PROVIDING PROBATIVE EVIDENCE TO STRENGTHEN YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM OR COURT CASE. Hire an Expert Porsche Diminished […]
Miami Florida Automobile Appraiser

MIAMI, Florida – In South Florida, we have appraised almost every type of antique, classic and custom car. In addition, exotic cars such as Ferrari, Bentley and Tesla are here in abundance. When it comes time to appraise the value of your automobile, RV, motorcycle or heavy equipment for insurance, financing, diminished value or a […]
Defining Diminished Value

What is diminished value? This newly coined term is most often applied to the reduction in value of a car or truck after collision damages have been repaired. Regardless of how well the repairs were done, used car buyers would rather purchase an automobile with no accident history, thereby making the previously repaired vehicle worth […]
APPRAISING A MOBILE HOME

There is more to appraising the fair market value of a mobile home, manufactured home or modular home than taking measurements and counting the number of ceiling fans. Appraising a mobile home requires the same amount of research as doing an appraisal of a conventional home. A personal property appraiser must be familiar with manufacturers, […]
HOW TO GET A FAIR AUTOMOBILE DIMINISHED VALUE SETTLEMENT

Here are six ways that answer the question: How to get a fair automobile diminished value settlement from an insurance company. Insurance companies have a track record of refusing fair claims service to people with legitimate diminished value losses. If you’ve been denied fair treatment by an insurance company, you may not realize that you […]
DIMINISHED VALUE IN NEW CARS

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS DIMINISHED VALUE IN NEW CARS? New cars at dealerships can get damaged in various ways that aren’t the fault of the dealer. These include customer mishaps in the lot, damages caused by car carriers and, of course, the inevitable accidents that customers get into with their loaners. After repairs […]
GETTING A TRUCK OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT APPRAISAL

Getting a truck or heavy equipment appraisal for financing, insurance or a charitable donation qualifies as a necessity when requirements dictate. In addition to accuracy, an appraiser who prepares a valuation report for heavy equipment should strive to present professional-looking documents that will impress a bank, insurance company or the IRS as being valid. There […]
NEBRASKA ANTIQUE CAR APPRAISER

OMAHA, Nebraska – In Nebraska, we have appraised almost every type of antique, classic and custom car. In addition, exotic cars such as Ferrari, Bentley and Tesla are here in abundance. When it comes time to appraise the value of your automobile, RV, motorcycle or heavy equipment for insurance, financing, diminished value or a charitable […]
KENTUCKY ANTIQUE CAR APPRAISER

In Kentucky, we have appraised almost every type of antique, classic and custom car. In addition, exotic cars such as Ferrari, Bentley and Tesla are here in abundance. When it comes time to appraise the value of your automobile, RV, motorcycle or heavy equipment for insurance, financing, diminished value or a charitable donation to a […]
Leesburg Florida Car Appraiser

LEESBURG, Florida – Oyr company has appraised almost every type of antique, classic and custom car. In addition, exotic cars such as Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini are here in abundance. When it comes time to appraise the value of your automobile, RV, motorcycle or heavy equipment for insurance, financing or a charitable donation to a […]
NEW HAMPSHIRE ANTIQUE CAR APPRAISER

CONCORD, New Hampshire – In New Hampshire, we have appraised almost every type of antique, classic and custom car. In addition, exotic cars such as Ferrari, Bentley and Tesla are here in abundance. When it comes time to appraise the value of your automobile, RV, motorcycle or heavy equipment for insurance, financing, diminished value or […]
Deltona Florida Car Appraiser

DELTONA, Florida – In Florida we have appraised almost every type of antique, classic and custom car. In addition, exotic cars such as Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini are here in abundance. When it comes time to appraise the value of your automobile, RV, motorcycle or heavy equipment for insurance, financing or a charitable donation to […]