Arguments Against Diminished Value VERSUS The Truth

September 29, 2018Arizona diminished value, Auto Accident, California Diminished Value, Diminished Value, Expert Answers, Insurance Claim Denial, Luxury Vehicle Diminished Value, New York Diminished Value, Texas Diminished Value, Virginia Diminished Value, Washington Diminished Value
Arguments Against Diminished Value VERSUS The Truth

Back in May, I saw a sad story about a filmmaker in South Africa that was killed by the head butt of a giraffe out in the bush while filming for a movie.

In my mind, I related that to how the giant insurance companies just throw around invalid denials to diminished value claims to shut down the claimant from figuring out how in the heck to fight, therefore making them give up.

Until they find us.

A while ago, I was provided with a pretty big list of arguments that attempted to show why diminished market value on automobiles is not real, or at least why it is never very much.

I am going to address each one, point by point so as to be very thorough.

Mind you, these arguments were made by a professional who evaluates the market of stigma losses on automobiles.

Find out how to fight with expert arguments!

Aston Martin Diminished Value – BIG WIN!

February 4, 2014Auto Accident, Auto Repair, Insurance Claims, Luxury Vehicle Diminished Value, Texas Diminished Value, Winning!
Aston Martin Diminished Value – BIG WIN!

2007 Aston Martin Vantage – $14,000 DV win!

Location: Dallas, Texas

Shane is an attorney so he was well aware that diminished value was owed to him after he was hit in his 2007 Aston Martin Vantage.

He definitely had an advantage when it came to negotiating his claim but he did rely on our knowledge and highly technical report to prove that his loss was substantial despite the fact that his luxury car was repaired perfectly by the best in Dallas.  

He knew that his Aston Martin diminished value claim was going to run pretty high but he had to prove it!

READ THE REST OF SHANE’S STORY HERE!

Ford Expedition Diminished Value – Attorney won $6000!

January 23, 2014Diminished Value, Insurance Claims, Texas Diminished Value

ford expedition diminished value

Location: Dallas, Texas

As an attorney, Wade works with accident victims all of the time and turned to us when he was a victim himself to provide the expert evidence he needed to prove his Ford Expedition diminished value case.  He had been offered around $4K but he knew that was a low offer because he had taken meticulous care of his 2011 Ford Expedition Limited, which was loaded with options, and had all the maintenance records so he sought out our help. (more…)

Diminished Value – Fact or Faked? 7 Things to Look for in a Diminished Value Report

December 9, 2010Diminished Value, Insurance Claims


diminished value factsIs automobile diminished value a fact? If so, then how does one prove the exact diminished value? Is there anything fake about diminished value?


In almost every successful recovery, an expert report on diminished value is required. As an expert in diminished value, my research indicates that diminished value exists in almost every case where a vehicle has been wrecked and then repaired. Generally speaking, the lesser the value of the car is before the wreck, the lesser the diminished value is after repairs, but not always. There are many factors that should be evaluated in order to properly determine the amount of diminished value suffered by a vehicle.
 

Here are seven things you can look for to see if the report from your diminished value expert is based in fact, or if it is faked! (more…)