Your car was in an accident. It got repaired. It looks great. But it's now worth thousands less than before — and the insurance company hopes you never find out.
When you go to sell or trade in your car, the dealer pulls a vehicle history report (Carfax, AutoCheck). The moment they see an accident on record, your car's value drops — regardless of how well it was repaired.
This loss in market value is your diminished value claim. It's separate from your repair costs and separate from any injury claim.
| Vehicle Value | Typical DV Range | Example |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 - $25,000 | $1,500 - $4,000 | Honda Civic, Toyota Camry |
| $25,000 - $40,000 | $3,000 - $7,000 | Tesla Model 3, Ford F-150 |
| $40,000 - $60,000 | $5,000 - $12,000 | BMW 3-Series, Tesla Model Y |
| $60,000+ | $8,000 - $20,000+ | Mercedes S-Class, Porsche |
If you were also injured in the accident, you have an injury claim in addition to your diminished value claim. Most people only file for one — don't leave money on the table.
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🛡️ Visit Car Crash Value →Diminished value claims are recognized in nearly every state. Georgia is the most DV-friendly, but Texas, California, Florida, and most others allow claims against the at-fault driver's insurance.
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