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Bought car Oct 2012. Parked in front of my home. A driver hit my car. His insurance is covering repair over 9000.00. Do I have other options?
Asked on Jul 25th, 2013 on Automobile Accidents - Virginia
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I agreed for the car to be fixed. It was a hit and run accident, he ran on foot. His insurance is covering repair. It was a new car...It will never have the same resale value What are my rights after auto is fixed - what if I have problems with it? I was not hurt in accident- middle of the night and cops woke me up.
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I sounds like you are asking about the possibility of pursuing a diminished value claim. After your vehicle is repaired, you could hire a property damage appraiser (e.g. Reed Appraisers (301) 946-6116 www.Reedappraisers.com )to evaluate your vehicle to determine if there is now a diminished value due to the collision. If you can document in writing a diminished value, then submit a claim with the insurance company for the at fault vehicle.
If you have problems later on with the repairs done to your vehicle, then you should take up those problems with the place that repaired your vehicle. Good luck with this matter.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2013 at 11:48 AM