Why Your Repaired Car Is Worth Less—and How to Recover Its Lost Value
After an accident, your car’s value drops—even if repairs look perfect. At Diminished Value of Georgia, we offer two services to reclaim that loss:
- Diminished Value Quote: A report proving your car’s lost value (DIY-friendly).
- Claim Settlement: Full-service support to battle insurers for you.
Here’s how to choose.
Diminished Value Quote
What You Get
- A USPAP-certified appraisal using auction data, repair records, and Georgia market trends.
- Flat Fee: 275–275–500 (no hidden costs).
- Speed: Report ready in 48 hours.
Best For
- Minor accidents (e.g., fender-benders, cosmetic damage).
- Hands-on owners who want to negotiate themselves.
- Budgets under $500.
Example:
After a parking lot scrape, Jake’s 2021 Toyota RAV4 lost 3,800 in value. With our DV Quote, he secured a 3,800 payout from the at-fault insurer—on his own.
Claim Settlement
What We Do
- Full-Service Advocacy: Appraisal, insurer negotiations, legal rebuttals.
- Fee: 15% of your settlement (only if we win).
Best For
- Complex damage (e.g., frame repairs, airbag deployment).
- Luxury cars, EVs (Tesla, BMW, Rivian).
- Insurers lowballing or denying claims.
Example:
Progressive offered 4,200 for Sarah’s repaired AudiQ5. We fought back, using Georgia case law and auction CR data, and won 18,300.
Quick Comparison: DIY vs. Done-for-You
| Factor | Diminished Value Quote | Claim Settlement |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 275–275–500 (fixed) | 15% of payout (no win, no fee) |
| Effort | You negotiate with our report | We handle all negotiations |
| Turnaround | 2 days | 2–8 weeks |
| Success Rate | 70% (with your effort) | 95% (expert-led) |
| Best For | Simple claims, confident owners | Complex cases, busy professionals |
How to Decide in 60 Seconds
- Minor Damage? (Scratches, dents) → DV Quote.
- Major Damage? (Frame, airbags) → Claim Settlement.
- Luxury/EV? → Claim Settlement (insurers undervalue these).
- Budget-Conscious? → DV Quote.
Why Georgia Drivers Choose Us
- $5.2M Recovered: For clients since 2019.
- Georgia Law Experts: We bypass the insurer’s “17C formula” trap.
- No Risk, No Stress: Claim Settlement fees come only from your success.
Don’t Let Insurers Keep Your Money
Time is critical—insurers profit from delays. Whether you need a DV Quote to DIY or Claim Settlement to maximize your payout, act now.
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