Your car was repaired.
Its market value may not be.
The free Texas Diminished Value Playbook explains what diminished value is, what evidence may help document it, and practical steps you can take after your vehicle has been repaired following a crash.
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Six practical resources in one free download, designed to help you understand diminished value, organize your documentation, and prepare your next steps.
Texas DV Checklist
A practical checklist for organizing repair records, vehicle information, photos, valuation evidence, and other documents that may be relevant to a diminished value request.
PDF · One pageDiminished Value Demand Letter Template
A fill-in-the-blank Texas diminished value demand letter template for presenting your requested amount and the documentation supporting it.
PDF · TemplateDemand Package Cover Sheet
A simple cover sheet for organizing your claim information, requested amount, vehicle details, and supporting exhibits in one place.
PDF · One pageDV Appraiser Interview Checklist
Questions to ask when evaluating a diminished value appraiser, including their experience, methodology, market research, deliverables, and professional background.
PDF · One pageAdjuster Conversation Guide
Practical examples of questions and responses you can use when discussing diminished value, valuation evidence, and an insurer's position on your request.
PDF · Reference40-Page Texas Diminished Value Guide
Learn what diminished value means, how market evidence may be used, what can happen after a denial, and important Texas issues to consider when evaluating your options.
PDF · Complete guideTexas diminished value videos
Prefer to watch? These videos provide additional context about diminished value and what it can mean for a vehicle after a Texas car accident.
What you'll learn about diminished value in Texas
The playbook walks through the key concepts, documents, and practical considerations that can come up when a repaired vehicle may be worth less because of its accident history.
Who this Texas diminished value guide is for
- Texas drivers whose vehicles were repaired after an accident
- Owners concerned that an accident history may have affected their vehicle's market value
- People who want to understand what documentation may help support a diminished value request
- Drivers looking for a practical way to organize repair records, valuations, and supporting evidence
- Anyone who wants to better understand a release before signing it
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