Free, plain-English guides sourced to state regulators and regulations. General information, not legal advice.
Get the valuation report, check trim, mileage, options, comparables and adjustments, then push back in writing. Sourced to TDI, OPIC, California and Washington rules.
Common errors in CCC, Mitchell and Audatex total-loss valuation reportsWrong trim, overstated mileage, missing options, unsupported condition deductions, 'projected sold' and 'typical negotiation' cuts, distant comps, and missing tax and fees.
Tesla and EV total loss valuation: what to checkBattery and motor configuration, purchased Full Self-Driving, battery warranty, hardware changes and thin local markets: how EVs get undervalued and what proof to send.
Diminished value basics: what it is and when you can claim itWhat diminished value is, why it usually doesn't apply to totaled cars, first-party vs third-party claims, Texas Bulletin B-0027-00, Georgia's Mabry decision, and what evidence helps.