Collision Damage Consultants
Many times a vehicle that is repaired after an accident will be worth less than it was immediately before the accident. This diminished value of the vehicle may become evident in the permanent record of the vehicle in such car-record listings as CARFAX or AutoCheck and often affects the re-sale value of the vehicle. Collision Damage Consultants work to ensure that the insurance companies involved in the accident pay you the diminished value of the vehicle.
The amount of diminished value for a vehicle is often contingent upon a number of factors, such as:
- the age of the vehicle,
- its condition before the accident
- prior accidents
- the mileage
- the extent of the damage done during the accident in question
- the value of the vehicle undamaged
- and the overall demand for the vehicle in the marketplace
Collision Damage Consultants works for you to ensure that you get compensated fairly for the amount of diminished value you will lose in the marketplace.
Total Loss Appraisals / Fair Market Value Appraisals
Unsatisfied with your insurance company's offer on your loss? There may be a difference between what your insurance company is willing to pay you, and the fair market value of your vehicle! You're entitled to a fair settlement.
You are ALWAYS entitled to your own independent appraisal when negotiating a settlement with your insurance company. Often, insurance companies use automated systems that don't apply all the factors that an appraiser will consider in determining your wrecked car's value.