Valuation Evidence Quality Check
From our guide Diminished Value Claim After Car Accident: When It Applies and How to Document It
| Evidence item | Check before using it | Gap to address |
|---|---|---|
| Online vehicle valuation | Correct trim, mileage, location, date, and condition | Save the inputs, not just the final number |
| Comparable listing | Similar equipment, condition, and pricing category | Explain meaningful differences and remember asking prices are not completed sales |
| Dealer purchase offer | Written date and vehicle identification | Ask whether accident history specifically reduced the offer |
| Appraisal report | Clear method and supporting market evidence | Request an explanation of unsupported adjustments |
| Repair invoice | Final version with supplements included | Obtain missing pages or descriptions of additional damage |
| Vehicle-history report | Accurate vehicle identification and accident entries | Document inaccuracies and ask the reporting service about correction procedures |
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General information only, not legal advice. Laws vary by state. Speak with a licensed attorney about your situation.
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