How It Works

The DVASSESS System For Vehicle Diminished Value Assessment Takes Into Account Real-World Market Forces

Development of the DVASSESS vehicle diminished value system began in 2006 by professional vehicle appraisers with over 30 years of vehicle appraisal experience. It’s based on having completed over 20,000 vehicle diminished value assessments, conducting over 250 interviews with vehicle sales managers, wholesalers, and auctioneers, and reviewing information from over 1,000 online consumer surveys. These surveys indicated consumers’ attitudes regarding damaged and repaired vehicles and how much of a discount they would require in order to purchase a previously wrecked and repaired vehicle.

Step 1: Choose Your Report Option

Select from three tailored report options that best fit your needs:

  • Option 1 (Basic) – $19.95: A basic, on-screen assessment that instantly reveals your vehicle’s diminished value with opportunities to upgrade. ▶️ Order the Basic Report Now
  • Option 2 (Complete) – $69.95: A printable, professional report perfect for official submission to the insurance company. ▶️ Order the Complete Report Now
  • Option 3 (Plus) – $89.95: A complete solution that provides the same report as in Option #2 Plus claim instructions, a sample claim demand letter, negotiating points and other helpful information. ▶️ Order the Plus Report Now

Step 2: Provide Client Information

This step involves inputting your information into our secure online form. We value your privacy, and this information is solely used to tailor your report.

Step 3: Detail Accident Information

Share specifics about the accident, including the date of damage, cause, point of impact, repair status, total repair cost, structural damage, and prior accident history. 

These details allow us to analyze the extent of the vehicle’s diminished value accurately.

Step 4: Enter Vehicle Information

Enter your vehicle’s 17 character VIN, pre-accident vehicle condition, mileage, and color. Your VIN # is then decoded by Black Book to accurately identify your vehicle.

This information helps us understand the overall condition of the car before the accident and how much value it may have lost post-accident.

Step 5: Receive an Instant Assessment

After entering all the required information, you’ll receive an instant assessment showing the diminished value your vehicle has incurred. 

Option 1 provides basic information on the screen, while Options 2 and 3 provide detailed, printable reports.

Step 6: Utilize Our Resources

Depending on the option you choose, you’ll have access to various resources to help you in your claim process

Option 2 offers a printable report, Option #3 provides the same report as in Option #2, a sample claim demand letter, claim instructions, negotiation tips, and other helpful information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The DVASSESS system delivers highly accurate assessments, integrating real-world value data from Black Book and expert analysis.

The basic assessment is available instantly, and the detailed reports are accessible immediately after purchase.

With Option #3 you receive diminished value claim instructions, a sample claim demand letter, negotiating tips and other helpful information.

You can easily upgrade from Option #1 to either Option #2 or Option #3 and receive full credit for the previous option purchased. You can also upgrade from Option #2 to Option #3 to get the instructions, sample letter and other information.  

Get Your Diminished Value Assessment Today

DiminishedValueAssessment.com provides the fastest, most accurate, lowest-cost diminished value assessment in the industry. With a dedication to accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness, our system sets a new standard in vehicle value assessments. Get Started today and discover the real value.

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Order Your Report Today

Basic
$19.95
OPTION #1

This basic, instant assessment will show you how much value your vehicle has lost. Your diminished value amount will be displayed on screen instantly. Then you will see your upgrade options.

Complete
$89.95
BEST DEAL

This option includes the DVASSESS report as in option #2, PLUS you get instructions, a sample claim demand letter and negotiating points.

Plus
$69.95
OPTION #2

This is our printable DVASSESS Diminished Value Assessment Report. This report can be printed for submission to the at-fault party for payment.