San Diego's Diminished Value Appraisal Experts

Why a Repaired Vehicle Can Still Lose Value

• Accident history follows the car

  Collision repairs are often recorded on vehicle history reports, and many buyers and dealers offer less for a vehicle with a reported accident — even when the repairs were done well.

• Repaired is not the same as original

  Refinished paint, repaired or replaced panels, structural repairs, and non-original parts can all change how the market views a vehicle.

• The loss appears when you sell or trade in

  Diminished value is the difference between what your vehicle would be worth if the accident had never happened and what it's worth after repairs.

How Our Appraisal Supports Your Claim

1. 1

   In-person inspection

   We examine your vehicle and its completed repairs in person, documenting the post-repair condition rather than relying on photos or estimates alone.

2. 2

   Market research

   We research comparable vehicles in the San Diego market and analyze how accident history and the type of repair affect value for your make, model, year, and mileage.

3. 3

   Independent written appraisal

   We prepare a USPAP-compliant report that explains the pre-accident and post-repair values and the methodology behind them, which you can submit in support of your claim.