kimber13

Hey Guys,

Make a long story short, my 2014 IS350 F Sport was rear-ended a couple of weeks ago. In my state (Georgia) I am entitled to file a diminished value claim for the loss. My car was repaired but I still want to file this claim as my car only had 3K miles at the time of the accident and the value I'm sure will have decreased due to having been involved in an accident. Problem is, I can't find anywhere online where the book value of my car is listed in used condition. I only see new car prices, which the insurance company likely won't accept. Any ideas as to where to go to get this value?

If it helps, I have a loaded out version (ML, VGRS, BSM, etc, etc).

Thanks in advance!!!

NYKnick101

Hmm that is weird. I just checked my normal sites too. I think its too early for book value since the car is in its current model year of the body style and there hasn't been many used '14 models to base an accurate blue book value off of.

Your best bet is to go to a dealer and get an appraisal of your car in its current state. Fixed, 3k mileage with an accident on record. and use that as your diminished value claim.

Is the car leased or financed? If leased then I think the terms about accidents are in your lease agreement. Usually the insurance company takes over with the dealership after that and you don't have to worry

kimber13

That's a good idea. Thank you. I own the car so no worries about leases. Also part of why I'm filing since it will be my car for a while and not just until the end of a lease.