The point of car insurance is to make you whole again after an accident. But no matter how expertly repaired, a car with an accident history will likely be worth less than one without -- even if the ...

Diminished value is the difference between your car’s value before an accident and after, even if it’s repaired. Filing for a diminished claim may help you earn back some of your car’s lost market ...

If you've been in a car accident, you know it typically means your vehicle is now worth less than it was before the accident. However, to make you whole, you can file a diminished value claim. It's a ...

Your car starts to depreciate once you drive it off the dealership and will continue to lose its value over the years. However, the value significantly drops after an accident, even if you get the ...

I just read your Help Squad column “Snafu with car-sharing leads to dispute over charges.” I had a problem with Turo (which was then RelayRides) three years ago. I took my case for diminished value ...

The diminished value claims network of professionals is the newest feature to be included in Insurance Claim Contractor Groups'LocalPropertyDamageAppraisers.Comdivision for 2010. Since its' ...

Q: My leased car had only 900 miles on it when it suffered damage in excess of $13,000 in an accident that was the other driver’s fault. His insurance company paid for the repairs but has refused my ...

Auto Value Professionals has launched a new, user-friendly website offering certified vehicle appraisal services nationwide, including diminished value claims, total loss appraisals, and classic car ...

I would like to file a diminished value claim in Illinois. My wife was involved in a car accident and it was not her fault. Could you tell me what I should do if I want to file it myself without ...

The arguments and strategies for defending diminished value claims will likely shift in the upcoming months due to a recent Appellate Court ruling. For years, the only substantive case discussing ...

Auto insurers are often asked by their insureds and third-party claimants to pay for what are known as “diminished value” damages in connection with car accidents. Generally speaking, “diminished ...