Minor car collision. Should diminished value compensation be part of what I seek?

[clay]

Our car was damaged in low speed collision. Original story here: https://forums.macresource.com/read.php?1,2757705 Other (insured) party at fault. Their insurance accepts liability and is paying for repairs. Is it a given to seek "diminished value" compensation as well?

In what circumstances should this be part of the equation? Only worth it if car is < X years old / > $X / etc?

[lost in space]

I would insist on a loss of value compensation, unless they can prove that there will be no record of damage, such as its title or carfax.

[PeterW]

You can ask. When they stop laughing and say no, you can get a sue lawyer and an expert witness. You will end up with a lot less than the original settlement offer.

[Will Collier]

You should 100% ask for a diminished value payment. It's mandatory in some states. There are several sites that will run an estimate for you (I don't want to recommend any because it's been a good 20 years since I used one).

[testcase]

If they balk at that suggestion, tell them that they can buy the car for its’ proper value.