Many drivers assume that parking lot accidents are too minor to warrant a diminished value claim — but that's a costly misconception. Even a low-speed collision in a shopping center, grocery store, or office parking lot can cause bumper damage, quarter panel dents, and paint transfer that must be reported and repaired. Once that repair appears on your vehicle's Carfax, your car's resale value drops by $1,500 to $4,000 or more, regardless of how minor the accident appeared at the scene.
Parking lot accidents in the Phoenix Valley are extremely common — high-traffic lots at Scottsdale Fashion Square, SanTan Village, Tempe Marketplace, and Mesa Riverview see collisions daily. If another driver backed into your car, hit your door, or struck your vehicle while pulling out of a space, and they were at fault, their insurance is responsible for your diminished value in addition to the repair cost. Orlando Auto Body handles these claims regularly and provides a free $450 Diminished Value Appraisal Packet with every qualifying repair at our Mesa, Scottsdale, or Gilbert locations.
Don't dismiss a parking lot accident as "not worth the hassle." The at-fault driver's insurance company is counting on you not knowing about diminished value. Our I-CAR Gold certified repair and professional DV documentation give you everything you need to file a successful claim. Whether the damage is to your bumper, fender, door, or quarter panel, the value your car lost on paper is real money you deserve. Call Orlando Auto Body today for a free parking lot accident DV assessment — it takes just a few minutes to find out what you're owed.