Diminished value appraisals in Virginia
Virginia owners may investigate diminished value when a vehicle’s accident history remains part of its market record after repairs.
Current RAS service coverage
Virginia is currently listed as a generally available RAS service state, subject to the vehicle, claim facts, repairs, and applicable requirements.
What a diminished-value appraisal documents
RAS reviews the vehicle, repair facts, available market evidence, assumptions, methodology, and appraisal reasoning. An appraisal is evidence, not a guarantee of insurance coverage, payment, or outcome.
Records worth preserving
Keep estimates, supplements, final repair invoices, photographs, vehicle information, prior-history records, claim correspondence, and relevant dated market evidence.
What should I include in a Virginia eligibility review?
Start with the accident details, vehicle year, repair status, prior damage or claims, timing, and the requested contact information.