This is a follow-up article to the “USAA and First Party Claims” piece published on our website a year ago. This is an answer from USAA basically admitting that their appraisal clause does not reference impartiality. Below is the content of the letter sent by USAA to one of our clients
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Diminished Value Calculator :2011 Infiniti M37 MSRP: $46,500 VIN: JN1BY1AP8BM323682 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $25,875 UVC: 2011400043 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $50,725 MPG: 18/26 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/45R18 Weight: 3858 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 330 @ 7000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP: 33.8 Wheelbase: 114.2
Diminished Value Calculator :2014 BMW 3-Series 328i 4D Sedan MSRP: $37,100 VIN: WBA3A5G58ENP33428 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $33,325 UVC: 2014100127 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $43,025 MPG: 23/35 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 225/50R17 Weight: 3410 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 240 @ 6000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP:
Diminished Value Calculator :2011 Toyota Prius MSRP: $23,050 VIN: JTDKN3DU3B0283232 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $15,200 UVC: 2011900288 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $25,541 MPG: 51/48 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 195/65R15 Weight: 3274 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 98 @ 5200 Fuel Type: Hybrid Transmission: A Taxable HP: 16.1 Wheelbase: 109.4
Diminished Value Calculator : 2011 Kia Sportage LX 4D Utility MSRP: $20,295 VIN: KNDPB3A2XB7067063 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $13,475 UVC: 2011485079 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $21,403 MPG: 22/31 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 225/60R17 Weight: 4519 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 176 @ 6000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP:
Diminished Value Calculator :2012 Kia Optima EX 4D Sedan MSRP: $23,200 VIN: 5XXGN4A7C Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $15,925 UVC: 2012485037 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $24,297 MPG: 24/34 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 215/55R17 Weight: 3223 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 200 @ 6300 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP:
Diminished Value Calculator :2013 GMC Terrain SLT MSRP: $29,355 VIN: 2GKALUEK6D6221021 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $21,575 UVC: 2013340070 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $31,425 MPG: 22/32 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 235/60R17 Weight: 4960 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 182 @ 6700 Fuel Type: Flex Transmission: A Taxable HP: 19.2 Wheelbase:
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
