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How Frame Damage Ruins Vehicle Resale Value You may not notice it if you aren’t a trained auto body repair expert, but damage to your vehicle’s frame will set you back financially when you are ready to sell it. We live in the age of vehicle transparency, where its history is available for all to… Read More

Best Insurance Companies for Diminished Value Claims Are you in the market for car insurance? Besides considering the best options for you from a premium perspective, it’s a really good idea to know which insurance companies are known for the best claim service as well. If and when the time comes that you are in… Read More

What is the difference between an automated Diminished Value appraisal and a Diminished Value appraisal completed by Autoloss? So much… There are many automated websites selling so-called diminished value appraisals. Many of these so-called diminished appraisals are not signed and give no customer service if the client has problems. Autoloss believes the automated sites are good for information on Diminished… Read More

It continues to be a big problem. Both electronic and mechanical odometers are often “clocked,” “spun,” or set back. The new car market is slowing and millions of vehicles are coming off lease. Add up the additional ten cents per mile sellers realize by clocking odometers, and there is significant incentive for dishonest people to commit fraud…. Read More

An error on the State of Missouri Department of Insurance website demonstrates how widespread mis-information is about Diminished Value. This Kansas City Star article tells how the state’s web site forgets to mention the difference between first-party and third-party Diminished Value claims. An expert quoted in the story says, “They’re the insurance department. They should know better. It’s like a mechanic… Read More

The “Diminished Value” lawsuit might end up including most insurance-covered auto repairs in the state since 1993 Friday, October 24, 2008 ASHBEL S. GREEN The Oregonian Staff The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday sided with an automobile policyholder who said his insurance company should pay not only for repairs, but also the loss in value… Read More

Father’s Day is supposed to be a time to reflect on your family and how much you appreciate your children, just as much as they are supposed to return the favor during the holiday. However, that ideal scenario was abruptly put on hold on June 17, 2012. In most ways, it was a pretty uneventful… Read More

Even if you have a great auto body repair shop, a vehicle isn’t the same after a crash. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize they have a Diminished Value case until it comes time to sell the vehicle. Insurance companies will sometimes award a settlement even if a car has decreased value after it’s been repaired…. Read More

The “diminished value” lawsuit might end up including most insurance-covered auto repairs in the state since 1993 Friday, October 24, 2008 ASHBEL S. GREEN The Oregonian Staff The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday sided with an automobile policyholder who said his insurance company should pay not only for repairs, but also the loss in value his vehicle… Read More

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 — Autoloss has been selected for the 2009 Best of Portland Award in the Appraisers category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies… Read More