How to claim diminished value after no-fault accident?

[Assman 1830]

My wife's car was hit by my neighbor last week when he was backing out of his driveway.  He came over, admitted fault, gave me his insurance info, and called to initiate the claim.  I was able to get her car into the body shop a few days later and everything has gone smoothly so far, with his insurance covering everything.  The damage estimate is probably 30% of the car's trade-in value, so pretty significant but not in total loss territory.  Up until this point, the car has never been in an accident.  Now that it has been, I want to claim diminished value through his insurance.  What is the best tactic to go with?  Besides just asking for it, how do I go about putting a dollar value on it?  Will they generally approve up to a certain dollar amount, or will this be a fight?  He's with State Farm btw. 

[Clintonaldo 2576]

How old is the car?

[Assman 1830]

4 hours ago, Clintonaldo said:

How old is the car?

7 years.

[ChickenSandwich 9852]

No law in Texas saying they have to pay I believe. 

I got 10% of sticker but was 60 days old. 

This has some good info

https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-calculate-the-diminished-value-of-your-car-by-elan-mcafee

Edited July 21, 2019 by ChickenSandwich

[Clintonaldo 2576]

12 minutes ago, Assman said:

7 years.

Probably out of luck. Car has already depreciated a shit load. 

[Nice Guy Eddie 13523]

Is it no fault or his fault?  If no fault, I don’t believe there’s anyone to pay you.

[Assman 1830]

2 hours ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

Is it no fault or his fault?  If no fault, I don’t believe there’s anyone to pay you.

His fault. 

[Quagmire 2147]

Diminished value on 7 year old car? Were you hoping to get $100 check ?

[Nice Guy Eddie 13523]

If possible find 2 similar cars for sale, with one of them being involved in a previous accident.  That will tell you you the difference in value.  This task may not be worthwhile in putting too much effort in it.  Depends on the car make and model.

If you ask for $100 or 200, perhaps the insurance rep will just pay you to get rid of you quickly.  

 

[Assman 1830]

7 hours ago, Quagmire said:

Diminished value on 7 year old car? Were you hoping to get $100 check ?

 If you were poor like me and buying a 7 year old car, one having an accident history and one not, would you pay more for the one with the clean history?  So would I.  Whether it's $100 or $1, there is a diminished value now, thanks to my neighbor, so gimme my money!

[Gene Parmesan 4014]

Insurance companies aren't in the handing out money business so they are going to lowball the shit out of you.

[Quagmire 2147]

 If you were poor like me and buying a 7 year old car, one having an accident history and one not, would you pay more for the one with the clean history?  So would I.  Whether it's $100 or $1, there is a diminished value now, thanks to my neighbor, so gimme my money!

Fair enough I’m used to everyone here being rich and banging hot chicks

[LonghornJones 837]

Are you saying his wife's not hot?

[Quagmire 2147]

Are you saying his wife's not hot?

Will need nudes to advise

[BearSchlong 8114]

Drives a car now diminished in value.  Would not bang.

Edited July 23, 2019 by BearSchlong

[HouTex 1894]

What was damaged? Depending on what was repaired your car might be worth more than it would be had the wreck not occurred.