When airbags deploy in a collision, it signals to any future buyer or dealer that the accident was severe enough to trigger the vehicle's supplemental restraint system. Airbag deployment is one of the most damaging entries that can appear on a Carfax report, and it causes diminished value losses of $3,000 to $8,000 or more. Even after the airbags are properly replaced and all safety systems are restored, the deployment history permanently reduces what your vehicle is worth on the open market.
Orlando Auto Body is equipped to handle the full scope of airbag-deployment collision repairs, including replacement of deployed airbags, seat belt pretensioners, crash sensors, and the airbag control module. Our I-CAR Gold certified technicians follow manufacturer specifications to ensure every safety system is properly restored and recalibrated. With every qualifying airbag-deployment repair, we include a free $450 Diminished Value Appraisal Packet that specifically documents the elevated DV loss associated with airbag deployment — using market data that shows the steep discount buyers apply to vehicles with this history.
Many drivers don't realize that airbag deployment dramatically increases their diminished value claim. Insurance adjusters know this, which is why they often try to steer claimants away from pursuing DV after severe accidents. Don't let them. Arizona law is clear — you are entitled to be made financially whole, and that includes the permanent value loss your vehicle suffered. Orlando Auto Body has the documentation and expertise to support your claim. Call today for a free DV assessment.