FACT: Accidents happen...it's a part of life.

FACT: Once damaged, even a properly repaired vehicle can lose up to 30% of its value. This loss of value is called diminished value.

FACT: Diminished value occurs whether the accident is your fault or not.

FACT: Insurance will pay to repair your vehicle, but will not protect its value.

FACT: There are generally fewer buyers willing to purchase vehicles that were in accidents.

FACT: You're more likely to want to trade in your vehicle after it's been in an accident.


Think about it…would you want to buy a car if you knew it had been wrecked?