“The Damage Was Minor”
Minor damage does not eliminate diminished value in Georgia. In 2026, market behavior is making accident related value loss easier to prove.
February 10, 2026
Appraiser Blog
Why Diminished Value Claims Are Getting Easier to Prove in Georgia in 2026
Diminished value claims are becoming easier to prove in Georgia in 2026 as market pricing, buyer behavior, and accident data align more clearly.
February 10, 2026
“Your Vehicle Was a Fleet or Rental Car”
Even fleet and rental vehicles can lose significant market value after an accident. Here’s why insurers use this excuse in 2026 and how Georgia drivers can respond.
February 3, 2026
Diminished Value After a Minor Accident: Can You Still File a Claim in Georgia?
Even minor accidents can reduce your car’s resale value in Georgia. Learn when diminished value applies and how to file a strong claim after small repairs.
February 3, 2026
Used Car Prices and Auto Loan Rates in 2026: Why Vehicle Values Remain Sensitive After an Accident
The U.S. auto market in 2026 is shifting into a more stable phase, but vehicle pricing remains highly sensitive. While new vehicle sales are expected to soften slightly, used car values are still reacting to wholesale demand, limited supply, and financing conditions that continue to shape buyer behavior. For insurance
January 28, 2026
How the U.S. Auto Market Is Shaping Up in 2026: What Buyers, Sellers and Insurers Should Know
The U.S. auto market in 2026 is showing signs of stability after years of volatility. While vehicle sales are not expected to grow dramatically compared to 2025, the overall outlook suggests stability with some structural changes that will influence prices, consumer behavior, and valuation metrics relevant for insurance and diminished
January 28, 2026
Auto Market Update November 2025: Market Reacts to Tariffs
The used-vehicle market continued to slide last week, with wholesale prices dropping just over 1% on a volume-weighted basis. Both car and truck/SUV segments moved lower again, extending the depreciation streak that’s been building through November. Mainstream models saw the sharpest declines, while buyers at the lanes remained active but
November 21, 2025
Does Natural Depreciation Affect the Diminished Value Claim?
When you buy a car and drive it off the lot, you already start losing value. That is natural depreciation. But if your car is in an accident, even after perfect repairs it may still be worth less than it was before the accident, that gap is called diminished value
November 14, 2025
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: What It Means – 2025
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) is the wholesale market’s bellwether, calculated from millions of auction transactions and adjusted so month-to-month readings aren’t distorted by vehicle mix. It’s a powerful context for your diminished value (DV) or total loss negotiations, but it’s not a VIN-specific price. We use it
November 12, 2025
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