How to determine diminished value? First you need to understand what diminished value is. Diminished Value is the sudden and unforeseen loss of value of a vehicle due to having sustained collision damage and subsequent repairs. This is not to...
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NADVA is a non-profit, consumer protection organization with the mission to promote inherent diminished value awareness, while advancing professional auto diminished value appraisal standards. We accomplish our mission through public education, training seminars, certification programs, and hands-on training. NADVA’s 10-Week Diminished Value Appraiser certification program is comprised of the following courses:
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What is the basis of a Diminished Value Claim? Inherent Diminished Value is the sudden and unforeseen loss of value of a vehicle due to having sustained collision damage and subsequent repairs. This is not to be confused with normal...
What is diminished value? Diminished value is the reduction in a vehicle’s market value occurring after a vehicle is damaged and then repaired. Collision history is a relevant fact, and so is diminished value. Industry research indicates that severely damaged...