Instant DV

Diminished value

Documented diminished-value appraisals generated in minutes.

$84.95 · Per transaction

Repaired sedan with translucent prior collision damage. Illustrative pre-accident value $30,000, repair cost $8,000 and post-repair value $26,000.
Document the value that accident history leaves behind.

Diminished-value appraisal results.

Completed CRASH diminished-value appraisals, with one report per unique vehicle.

Total appraised DV provided$3,698,646

Diminished value documented for our customers.

Average appraised DV$4,316

Across all unique VINs.

Median appraised DV$3,150

The midpoint of the completed reports.

Documented value after repair.

Give your customer a documented starting point for a diminished-value conversation, backed by vehicle, repair and market information.

Appraisal amount distribution

Unique VINs only · Latest completed report per vehicle · Development records excluded · Figures verified . Appraised amounts are not insurance payments or guaranteed recoveries.

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Document the value lost after an accident.

Instant DV combines vehicle details, repair information, market data, and a proprietary valuation model to produce a documented diminished-value appraisal in minutes—not the weeks often required by a traditional appraisal.

Vehicle-specific analysis

The appraisal considers the VIN, vehicle details, condition, mileage, damage, and completed repairs.

Current market context

Market information helps establish how accident history can affect the vehicle’s real-world value.

Documented appraisal

Customers receive a clear report they can use when discussing diminished value with an insurer or responsible party.

Fast online workflow

A guided process replaces days of manual research and outside appraisal coordination.

How it works.

01

Start with the vehicle

Enter the VIN and confirm the vehicle information.

02

Add the repair details

Upload the estimate and answer guided questions about damage, condition, and mileage.

03

Run the valuation

Instant DV analyzes the vehicle, repair, and market information.

04

Download the report

Receive a detailed appraisal that can support the customer’s claim submission.

Instant DV pricing

A documented appraisal for discussions with an insurer or responsible party.

Diminished-value rules and recoverability vary by state and claim circumstances. The report supports a claim but does not guarantee recovery or replace legal advice.

Questions about Instant DV?