If your car is financed and you were hit by another driver in Georgia, your right to a diminished value claim is intact. But there are lienholder, GAP, and loan balance complications most drivers never see coming. Here is what you need to know before you file.
A rear-end collision leaves more than body damage. It leaves a permanent accident record that lowers your car’s resale value. Georgia law gives you the right to recover that loss from the at-fault driver’s insurer.
Would you rather collect 80% of an accurate appraisal or 20% of an inflated one?
Many clients believe that if another appraiser gives them a higher initial estimate, the settlement amount will be equally high. WRONG!
Insurance companies know who the legitimate appraisers are, so don't get caught up in the estimate game. Hire an appraiser based on their credentials and reputation.
Seven things to look for when choosing an appraisal company
