Your car was in an accident. It got repaired. It looks great. But it can be worth less than before because the crash can show up on its history.
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.
The amount depends on the car and the crash. A newer, lower-mileage, higher-value vehicle usually loses more than an older one with the same kind of repair. Structural damage tends to matter more than a small cosmetic repair.
The calculator above uses year, mileage, pre-accident value, repair cost, and damage severity to sketch a range. A professional appraisal is what you would send to an insurer.
If you need a formal written appraisal rather than an estimate, Elektrica Consulting performs independent diminished value appraisals in Austin, Texas.
If you were also injured in the accident, an injury claim is separate from the diminished value claim.
Car Crash Value helps with both, plus a free rental car while your vehicle is being repaired.
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🛡️ Visit Car Crash Value →Under Texas law, you may be able to claim diminished value against the at-fault driver's insurance. Talk with a licensed attorney about your crash.
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