Where do I find someone to help with deminished value in aDallas CountyTX auto accident?
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Where do I find someone to help with deminished value in aDallas CountyTX auto accident?
I bouht a new KIA Soul, on Tues. evening, I drove it to work in Dallas County, TX. Wed. morn, where somenone backed into it. How do I resolve this without losing money on my car? It olny had 15 miles on the car, and now I am affraid that the dealership will not give me a trade-in enough to get another new car. Who can help?
Asked on June 29, 2009 under Accident Law, Texas
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You are right that the value is diminished, but not because of the accident in Dallas County, TX. As soon as you drive a car off the lot, it has lost a percentage of its value. If it is not badly damaged, get it fixed, and I don't think you'll have any issues with trade-ins.
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