Client, stolen-vehicle total loss · Stolen vehicle, total loss · 2017 Subaru Outback Touring
+$4,552after the client came to us
First offer $10,821. The client got it to $14,798 on her own before hiring us, so we count only the increase after that.
Diminished value after a repair
Repaired isn’t the same as made whole.
You deserve a fair settlement — not the first number your insurer throws at you.
Latest closed client case: offer $14,798, award $19,350. Results vary.
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We calculate your estimate differently depending on what happened.
We use your document only to calculate your estimate. We do not share or sell your information.
What this is, and what your report looks like
Your insurer's report. Your evidence. Your money.
After an accident, carriers use their own tools to minimize what they owe you. We read those numbers and show you what a fair recovery could look like.
Your insurer's valuation report is usually a PDF titled something like "Total Loss Valuation" or "Vehicle Valuation Report" from CCC or Mitchell. It's in your settlement packet, or you can request it from your adjuster.
Diminished value is the gap between what your car was worth before the accident and after, even once repairs are done. You can seek it from an at-fault driver's insurer as part of a liability claim. This is a recognized claim type, not a loophole. We are not your attorney and this is not legal advice.
- Free check, no card needed
- Flat fee, never a cut
- Fully remote
Reports reviewed and signed by an ASCAA Certified Auto Appraiser (Certificate ASCAA-CERT-9659)
See a sample appraisal report — PDF, 51 pages
Documented results
The offer was $14,798. The award was $19,350.
Our first closed paid case, measured from the offer the client had when they came to us. 1 closed so far; 3 more are still open, and we add results here as they close.
A Bay Area client, coached at no charge · Total loss · 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
+$2,084over the insurer's first offer, $8,030 over its appraiser's number
Referred by her body shop. We produced no document: we advised by text and email on comps, her written response and the appraisal clause, and checked the settlement breakdown. The insurer's first offer was $40,916 and its own appraiser later said $34,970; she negotiated the $43,000 herself (10/13/2026). No kit was purchased. Not counted in paid-customer figures.
I was skeptical how this would all work when I first contacted [us] but I have been pleasantly surprised. The process has been easier and faster than I imagined, no doubt due to your diligence and quick responses to all my questions and requests. I am extremely satisfied with your work and the settlement that you were able to generate for our stolen vehicle.
Zoheb was amazing. I couldn't have done this without his guidance. … His communication was great any time I had a question or needed his assistance he was on top of it. Thank again Zoheb for all your help. We greatly appreciate you.
Where this started: our founder’s own family car. The insurer said $17,262; the paperwork got it to $29,155 in writing, $11,643 more like for like. Not a client result, and not counted above.
Results vary. Every claim is different, and some recover less or nothing above the insurer's offer. Not legal advice. Figures come from each claim’s own documents.
Why us
More than a generic appraisal, for less than a percentage.
A flat fee. Never a cut.
The Diminished Value Kit is $249, once. You keep every dollar you recover.
We measure what the accident cost you.
An accident on the history lowers resale value even after a good repair. We document that loss with comparable listings, not a formula the insurer picked.
Done for you in about 2 business days.
A diminished-value report and a demand letter already written in your name, ready to send to the at-fault driver's insurer, about 2 business days after we have your documents. Fully remote.
Public adjuster, typically 10–30% of the settlement$500 – $1,500
Contingency attorney, typically about 33%$1,650+
Us, one flat fee$249
What each option would cost you on an example $5,000 increase. Illustration only, not a quote from any firm, and many won’t take a claim this size.
Zoheb Alvi, Co-founder & CEO
Indiana University Alum
ASCAA Certified Auto Appraiser (Certificate ASCAA-CERT-9659). He reviews and signs every valuation report before it goes out.
Ajay Donthula, Co-founder & COO
Princeton University
Leads engineering.
How it works
Three steps. The first one is free.
Free, right now
Check the offer
Tell us about the car and the repair, or upload the repair estimate. You see what the evidence supports. No account, no card.
About 2 business days
We build your case
If it's worth answering, pick a kit. About 2 business days after we have your documents, you get the evidence and a demand letter already written in your name. Full Claim Kit appraisals are signed by an ASCAA Certified Auto Appraiser.
You stay in control
Send it and negotiate from evidence
You email the letter to your adjuster, or sign a one-page authorization and we send it for you. Forward whatever they reply and we tell you how to answer.
Check before you sign. Accepting the offer and signing the insurer’s release usually closes the claim, and with it your chance to ask for more.
Pricing
One flat fee. You keep what you recover.
Start with the free check. Pay only if you decide the claim is worth answering.
Your car was repaired
Diminished Value Kit
$249
Once, per claim.
- Diminished-value report with market comparables
- Demand letter to the at-fault driver's insurer
- Unlimited revisions
- Small-claims-ready evidence packet
Your car was totaled
Full Claim Kit
$349
Once, per claim. Or 4 payments at checkout.
- Appraisal signed by an ASCAA Certified Auto Appraiser
- Built from live comparable listings and the insurer's own report
- Demand letter written in your name
- Follow-up letters until you settle
- Sign a one-page authorization and we send it for you
Recover under $500? We refund the $349. Terms (not offered in Florida).
What’s in the kits
Prove the number
- Signed appraisalLive comparable listings, ASCAA-signed (Full Claim Kit)
- Their report, line by lineEvery CCC or Mitchell adjustment answered
Make the demand
- Demand letter in your name2 business days after we have your documents
- We'll send it for youSign a one-page authorization
Stay on track
- Follow-up lettersUntil the claim settles (Full Claim Kit)
- An answer to every replyForward their reply; we tell you what next
Questions
Straight answers.
What is a diminished value claim?
A diminished value claim is a request for compensation for the reduction in your vehicle's resale value after an accident and repair. It is separate from the cost of repairs — it covers the market-value gap that exists even after your car is fixed.
Can I file a diminished value claim if my car was repaired?
Yes. Diminished value applies to repaired vehicles. The claim is based on the difference in market value before and after the accident, not on the repair quality.
Does my own insurer pay my diminished value claim?
It depends on your state and policy. First-party diminished value claims against your own insurer are available in some states and restricted in others. Third-party claims — against the at-fault driver's insurer — are more broadly available.
How is diminished value calculated?
Several methods exist, but the most defensible approach compares your vehicle's pre-loss market value to its post-repair value using real comparable sales data. Percentage-based formulas used by some insurers are often viewed as underestimates and can be challenged.
How long do I have to file a diminished value claim?
Deadlines vary by state and policy. Most states allow somewhere between one and four years for property damage claims — for example, some states cap it at one year while others allow four or more — and your policy's own notice or suit provisions may impose a shorter deadline on top of that. Check your specific state law and your policy language, and file as early as possible once your vehicle is repaired and you have a settled repair estimate.
The first offer is where the insurer starts. Check yours before you sign.
It’s free and takes a couple of minutes. You’ll know whether the number holds up.
Reports reviewed and signed by an ASCAA Certified Auto Appraiser (Certificate ASCAA-CERT-9659). Not a law firm or a public adjuster; not legal advice.