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Frame damage diminished value
Structural or frame repair is one of the strongest drivers of diminished value. A signed report documents the market impact.
Why it matters
Frame and unibody repairs are permanent history items that buyers and dealers weigh heavily.
The deliverable
A clear, documented opinion of value — completed and signed by a professional appraiser, with the evidence organized into an exhibit packet.
It's among the strongest factors. Structural repair history weighs heavily on resale and trade-in value.
No. We prepare your report and an editable letter; you submit everything yourself. We don't contact insurers or represent you.
Not sure which applies?
Two situations, two products. Tell us which one fits and we'll point you to the right estimate.
Your vehicle was fixed but is now worth less because it has an accident on its history. That loss is diminished value.
Estimate diminished value →The insurer is paying you out instead of repairing — and the payout may be below what your car was actually worth. That's a total loss valuation.
Check what your car was worth →Get a free estimate in under 60 seconds. No account required, and we tell you honestly if you don't have a claim.