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Hi, I had posted a month or so ago about problems with my wrecked car, which had been in the body shop for almost two months, and had been returned to me, then sent back to them, four times. Eventually the problems were resolved (at least I THINK they've all been resolved!). I live in PA, a state that has no laws on diminished value claims. Because the car was hit just 24 hours after I purchased it, I'm pretty upset at the loss in value. Even though I know it may be quite a battle, I've decided to file a diminished value claim. I've talked to the people at the company where I purchased the car. Although they say if they were to sell the car now, they would reduce the price by at least $2000, they don't want to provide me with any written proof that my car is no longer worth what I paid for it. To try to determine the value of the car now, I've tried all the usual online sites that give car value, but none of them give me the option of saying the car has been wrecked. (Damage was extensive, over $9000 in repairs.) The only option I know I have is to hire an appraisal company to determine the value of the car, after the wreck. However, this is rather expensive. Could anyone tell me if they know of any site, where I can find the value of a wrecked car? My insurance company has said I'm on my own in this and has been no help at all. Thank you, in advance, for any answers provided.