Reclaim Your Vehicle's Worth
After an accident, your car is worth less — even after flawless repairs. We recover the value you lost, and work with your insurance company to get you paid.
- BOCAA Certified Appraiser
- USPAP Standards
- ¡Hablamos Español!
A certified, no-nonsense appraisal that insurance companies have to take seriously.
Report turnaround
From the moment we have your vehicle details, your certified report is ready fast.
Transparent pricing
One clear, upfront price. No hidden fees and no percentage of your settlement.
Statute of limitations
You typically have four years from the accident to file — don't leave money behind.
BOCAA appraiser
Reports meet USPAP standards, giving your claim real credibility with insurers.
What Is Diminished Value?
Diminished value is the loss in your vehicle's market value after an accident — even when it has been fully repaired.
A clean repair doesn't erase the accident from your car's permanent history. Once it shows up on a vehicle report, buyers and dealers pay less for it. That gap — between what your car was worth before and what it's worth now — is real money you're entitled to recover.
Insurance companies rarely offer this compensation on their own. But you have the right to pursue it, and a certified appraisal is the strongest way to prove exactly how much you're owed.
Inherent Diminished Value
The drop in resale value simply because your vehicle now has an accident on its record — the most common and recoverable type.
Repair-Related Loss
Additional value lost when repairs use aftermarket parts or leave imperfections a trained eye — and a buyer — will notice.
The Certified Difference
Insurers routinely lowball with formula estimates. A certified appraisal documents the true loss so you're not shortchanged.
Does Your Vehicle Qualify?
Most drivers who weren't at fault have a valid claim. Answer a few quick questions to see where you stand.
You likely qualify if…
- The accident was not your fault
- Your vehicle had no prior accidents on its record
- The damage was not declared a total loss
- It's been repaired — or is being repaired — within the 4-year statute of limitations
Quick eligibility check
Question 1/4Answer yes or no:
Was the accident someone else's fault?
How It Works
Four clear steps from first call to a certified report you can hand straight to your insurer.
Free Consultation
Reach out by phone or email. We review your situation at no cost, answer your questions, and explain exactly what to expect.
Eligibility Review
We confirm your vehicle qualifies for a diminished value claim and lay out the clear, flat-rate pricing — no surprises.
Certified Appraisal
Our certified appraiser evaluates your vehicle and builds a detailed report: methodology, valuation, and supporting analysis.
Report Delivered
You receive your certified appraisal in 2–7 days — ready to submit to the insurance company to reclaim your lost value.
Simple, flat-rate pricing shared upfront during your free consultation. No percentages, no hidden fees.
Meet the expert in your corner
At TrueValue Experts, we understand the stress that comes with a post-accident car. That's why we're here — to help you recover not just your vehicle, but its true value. We make sure our clients are treated fairly and never leave money on the table.
Blake Bryan, Founder & Certified Appraiser
TrueValue Experts was founded by Blake Bryan, a certified auto appraiser based in Mapleton, Utah. After years in the automotive industry, Blake saw too many accident victims go uncompensated for the value their vehicles lost — and set out to change that, one honest appraisal at a time.
Credentials you can trust
- Certified with the Bureau of Certified Auto Appraisers (BOCAA)
- Reports meet USPAP professional standards
- Certificate No. NV1606207463
- Valid July 1, 2025 – July 1, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your free consultation.
We charge one simple flat rate, shared with you upfront during your free consultation. No percentage of your settlement, and no hidden fees.
It depends on your vehicle's value, the severity of the damage, and mileage. A certified appraisal documents your true loss so the insurer can't lowball you with a generic formula.
Once we have your vehicle information, your certified report is typically ready in 2–7 days.
A diminished value claim is a third-party claim against the at-fault driver's insurer — not your own policy — so it should not affect your rates.
No. The vast majority of claims are settled directly with the insurance company using your certified appraisal report as evidence.
Yes. There is generally a four-year statute of limitations from the date of the accident, so it's best not to wait.
Basic vehicle details (year, make, model, mileage), information about the accident, and any repair estimates or records you have.
¡Sí! Hablamos español. We're happy to walk you through the entire process in Spanish or English.
Don't leave money on the table.
Your vehicle lost value in that accident. Let's get it back — starting with a free, no-obligation consultation.
Get Your Free Consultation
Find out what your vehicle is really worth. No cost, no obligation — just honest answers.
Or reach us directly
- Call or text
- Emailblake@truevalueexperts.com
- Location119 N Clegg Canyon Drive, Mapleton, Utah 84664