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Total Loss Case Study 2017 Kia

An owner of a 2017 Kia Sportage SUV with 84k miles on the clock recently contacted DVAC to review her insurance company’s total loss, actual cash settlement (ACV). Unfortunately she totaled her vehicle last July in a first party, at

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Diminished Value Case Study 2017 F-250

The owner of a 2017 Ford F-250 Lariat with crew cab and a diesel power plant had his truck hit and totaled by an at fault; insured driver. With only 61k miles on the clock, the truck was in pristine

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Diminished Value Case Study: 2021 Subaru

Our client was hit by an at fault insured causing $7235 in damage to his brand new 2021 Subaru with only 489 miles on the clock. As appropriate, the at fault insurance covered the collision repairs including two supplemental changes.

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Diminished Value Case Study: 2019 Jeep Wrangler

An owner of a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited had his vehicle damaged by an at fault; insured driver. The insurance company paid $9752.33 for the collision restoration, but when the Jeep’s owner inquired about diminished value the adjuster stated “your

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Diminished Value Case Study: 2020 Toyota Tacoma

The owner of a 2020 Toyota Tacoma was hit by an at-fault; uninsured hit and run motorist causing just north of $7800 in damage. Fortunately the hit and run motorist was apprehended. The damaged vehicle was properly restored to pre-accident

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Diminished Value Case Study: 2020 Toyota 4Runner

A customer with a 2020 Toyota 4Runner with 10,234 miles on the clock was hit by an at fault insured driver. The at fault insurance company covered $12,679.63 in collision damage restoration costs as required. When the vehicle owner inquired

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Total Loss Case Study: 2020 Chevrolet Colorado

If you have suffered a total loss or your vehicle was damaged by an at fault driver there are three prudent steps to take before accepting a settlement offer from the responsible insurance company: Locate a licensed Diminishment of Value

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