by Ken Nix | Jul 24, 2012 | Featured, Uncategorized
I had a prospective client from Troutdale call me in May about his 2002 BMW 325i and ask, “Do older cars have diminished value?”. Well, of course, but the real question is, “is it enough to validate pursuing a claim”? In Doug’s case it...
by Ken Nix | Jun 24, 2012 | Diminished Value, Featured, Uncategorized
REPAIR DOCUMENTATION • UPDATED OCTOBER 22, 2026When repairs leave unanswered questions.Visible concerns can justify a closer look, but photographs and panel gaps alone do not establish structural damage.Start my free estimate →What the earlier case illustratedThis...
by Ken Nix | Jun 24, 2012 | Diminished Value, Uncategorized
Wow, what some people will do for a buck. My guess is they’ve come up with some off the wall calculation and they’re banking that most people will not pursue trying to get their money back after they find out the insurance company is laughing in their...
by Ken Nix | Jun 23, 2012 | Featured, Volkswagen Diminished Value
REPAIR RECORDS • UPDATED OCTOBER 22, 2026What does “setup and measure” tell you?A line on an estimate describes an operation. The supporting records help explain what was actually checked and what the results showed.Start my free estimate →Ask the shop to explain the...
by Ken Nix | Jun 5, 2012 | Diminished Value, Featured
APPRAISAL GUIDEKnow what you are buying before you order an appraisal.A useful diminished value report explains the vehicle, the damage, the market evidence and the reasoning behind the opinion.Start my free estimate →What a supported report should explainThe vehicle:...
