Stated Value Policy -Why It Is Important
DVAC was recently contacted by the owner of a highly modified Ford F-350. The vehicle had over $20k worth of high quality modifications:...
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Richard Taylor
- May 10, 2021
- 1 min
05/10/21 DOV Case Study
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...
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Richard Taylor
- Apr 12, 2021
- 1 min
2019 Jeep Wrangler DOV Case Study 4/12/21
An owner of a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited had his vehicle damaged by an at fault; insured driver. The insurance company paid $9752.33...
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Richard Taylor
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
Insurance CUSTOMERS CAN CHALLENGE THE REPAIR ESTIMATE-
NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, MARYLAND, TEXAS, NEW YORK, WISCONSIN, ILLINOIS, NEVADA are just a few of the states you can challenge...
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Richard Taylor
- Mar 2, 2021
- 1 min
Autobody Shop Selection
All vehicles manufactured in the last five years have specific mechanical and body repair procedures. In fact, many, like BMW, Lexus,...
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Richard Taylor
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
Appraisal Clause
In all fifty states the appraisal clause is either required or is an option for the insured and the responsible insurance company to...
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Richard Taylor
- Jan 28, 2021
- 1 min
1/28/21 DOV Case Study
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....
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Richard Taylor
- Jan 19, 2021
- 1 min
DOV Case Study 01/19/21
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...
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Richard Taylor
- Jan 4, 2021
- 1 min
Total Loss Case Study
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...
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Richard Taylor
- Dec 29, 2020
- 1 min
12/29/20 Diminished Value Case Study Tesla (Uninsured Motorist Coverage Situation)
The owner of a 2019 Tesla Model 3 was hit by an uninsured drunk driver. At the time of the incident, 12/28/19, the vehicle was a current...
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Richard Taylor
- Dec 8, 2020
- 1 min
Diminished Value in Virginia
What is a Diminished Value Claim? Virginia Code §46.2-1600 defines “diminished value compensation” as the amount of compensation that an...
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Richard Taylor
- Dec 7, 2020
- 1 min
2018 Subaru Forester Total Loss Case Study
A client totaled his 2018 Subaru Forester with 21k miles on the clock. His insurance company stated that the actual cash value was...
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Richard Taylor
- Dec 7, 2020
- 1 min
Nevada Diminished Value
Is your auto policy in Nevada? Did you know that can challenge absolutely anything related to the claim? You can challenge repair...
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Richard Taylor
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
First-Party vs. Third-Party Accident Claim (When Diminished Value is Accepted)
-If you have been in an auto accident and you personally were at fault, 9/10 time you will not be eligible to recover diminished value....
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Richard Taylor
- Nov 25, 2020
- 1 min
Virginia Diminished Value Case Study
A Virginia based insured driver of a 2019 Cadillac Escalade was hit in North Carolina by an at fault insured driver from Florida. The...
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Richard Taylor
- Nov 18, 2020
- 1 min
Tesla Diminished Value Case Study
A client was referred to DVAC by a respected five star auto-body shop. His brand new 2020 Tesla, with only 3623 miles on the clock, was...
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Richard Taylor
- Nov 9, 2020
- 1 min
Total Loss Settlements -CCC- is it Accurate?
If your car was totaled in a collision, there's a good chance that the Insurance Company will use CCC Information Services to generate a...
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Richard Taylor
- Sep 23, 2020
- 1 min
What is Diminished Value & What Does DVAC Have to Offer YOU?
What is diminished value? Generally, speaking, it is the loss of resale value due to the fact that the vehicle has been in an at fault...
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Richard Taylor
- Aug 26, 2020
- 1 min
Important Questions to Answer Prior to Selecting A Diminished Value Appraisal Company
1) Where are you geographically located? For example, do you want someone located on the West Coast when you are located in Florida or...
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Richard Taylor
- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
Diminished Value in Ohio
Ohio has a diminished value statute of limitations of two years. If a claim is filed later than two years, the ability to recover...
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