Vehicle repaired after an accident but worth less than before?
A Diminished Value appraisal documents the gap between what your vehicle was worth before an accident and what it's worth now that it's been repaired — even when the repair work is excellent. Insurers rarely volunteer this number; an independent report is what gets it onto the record.
Drivers who've had a vehicle repaired after an accident and want documentation to support a diminished value claim, whether against their own insurer or an at-fault driver's. Many auto policies also include an appraisal clause — a formal process for resolving a value dispute with an independent appraiser — and this report is exactly the documentation that process calls for.
From $595 for a Virtual Appraisal, with the exact price shown before you pay — no deposit and no quote request. Luxury makes and higher-value vehicles are priced a level up, and optional extras (printed copy, second value, claim-ready packet) are added only if you choose them. Delivered within 72 hours (business days) of your complete photos and details. See the full price list.
San Diego sees a steady flow of repaired vehicles given its size and traffic volume, and like the rest of California, diminished value claims here are generally pursued as third-party claims against an at-fault driver's insurer rather than your own policy.
With that much claims volume statewide, insurers lean heavily on standardized internal formulas to set diminished value numbers. An independent appraisal that isn't tied to the insurer's own methodology is usually what actually moves a number set by a formula rather than an inspection.
Aprazio is an independent valuation service with no financial relationship with any dealer, lender, insurer, or manufacturer tied to the outcome of an appraisal. Every report follows USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) methodology — the standard courts, insurers, and the IRS expect from an independent appraisal. Order entirely online — no phone calls, no waiting on a quote — with one flat price shown up front (no deposit) and delivery within 72 hours (business days) of your complete photos and details. We serve San Diego and the rest of California the same way we serve all 50 states.
Claims in California are generally pursued as third-party claims against the at-fault driver's insurer. Confirm the specifics of your situation with your insurer or an attorney.
We compare the vehicle's pre-loss fair market value against its post-repair value, accounting for the nature of the damage, repair quality, and comparable market data, and document the methodology in the report.