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Car Accident Diminished Value Formula (17c Rule) Calculator

Calculate inherent diminished value for a repaired vehicle using the Georgia Insurance Commissioner Formula 17c standard recognized nationwide.

Parameters & Inversions

Deterministic Engine
pre_accident_nada_value
$
Vehicle fair market value immediately prior to collision
damage_severity_modifier
1.00: Severe frame, 0.75: Major structural, 0.50: Moderate, 0.25: Minor panel
vehicle_mileage
miles
Current odometer reading at time of accident

Calculated Output Metrics

Claimable Diminished Value $1,020.00
Base 10% Diminution Cap $3,400.00
Mileage Discount Factor 0.60 (20k - 39,999 miles)
Estimated Resale Market Value $32,980.00

Analytical Proof & Invariants

Machine Precision
Governing Mathematical Formula:
Diminished Value = Base Loss (10% of NADA Value) × Damage Modifier × Mileage Modifier

Step-by-Step Mathematical Derivation

1
Base 10% Diminution Cap

Formula 17c establishes an initial base loss cap of 10% of NADA retail value. Base Cap = $34,000 × 10% = $3,400.00.

2
Damage Severity Modifier

Moderate panel/suspension damage applies a 0.50 modifier: $3,400 × 0.50 = $1,700.00.

3
Mileage Bracket Modifier

Under Rule 17c: 0-19k mi = 1.0; 20k-39k mi = 0.8; 40k-59k mi = 0.6; 60k-79k mi = 0.4; 80k-99k mi = 0.2; 100k+ = 0.0. For 38,000 miles, factor = 0.60.

4
Final Diminished Value Settlement

Diminished Value = $3,400 × 0.50 × 0.60 = $1,020.00 owed by at-fault driver's insurance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Inherent Diminished Value claim? +
Even after perfect structural and cosmetic body shop repairs, a vehicle with an accident history on its Carfax report sells for 10% to 25% less than an identical undamaged car. Inherent diminished value compensates you for this permanent loss in market value.
Can I claim diminished value if the accident was my fault? +
Generally no. Standard auto collision policies exclude first-party diminished value claims (except in Georgia). Diminished value is almost exclusively claimed against the at-fault driver's third-party liability policy.