Your advocate for a fair car settlement.
We put an independent voice in your corner so the insurer can't just say no and walk away.
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- See if your claim is worth fighting
- We email your potential offer
- Works with any insurer
- Standard benchmark methodology
- No account needed
Was your car totaled or repaired?
We calculate your estimate differently depending on what happened.
Your insurer's report. Your evidence. Your money.
After an accident, carriers use their own tools to minimize what they owe you. We read those numbers and show you what a fair recovery could look like.
We use your document only to calculate your estimate. We do not share or sell your information.
What does the report look like?
Your insurer's valuation report is usually a PDF titled something like "Total Loss Valuation" or "Vehicle Valuation Report" from CCC or Mitchell. It's in your settlement packet, or you can request it from your adjuster.
Diminished value is the gap between what your car was worth before the accident and after, even once repairs are done. You can seek it from an at-fault driver's insurer as part of a liability claim. This is a recognized claim type, not a loophole. We are not your attorney and this is not legal advice.
A real case — documents on file
The insurer said $17,262. The paperwork said $29,155.
Our founder's own family Tesla was totaled in December 2025. The insurer's first valuation: $17,262. Instead of signing, he pulled real comparable sales, answered the valuation line by line, and sent a documented demand package. In February 2026 the insurer's own settlement letter agreed the car was worth $29,155 — $11,893 more, won entirely on paperwork. That fight is exactly what this tool does with your report.
Why You Need an Independent Voice in a Claims Dispute
When you are negotiating with your insurer over a total-loss or diminished-value settlement, you are not dealing with a neutral party. The adjuster you speak to is employed by the insurer whose interest is to resolve the claim at the lowest defensible number. An independent advocate — someone working for you, not for the company cutting the check — changes that dynamic fundamentally.
What an Advocate Actually Does
An advocate reviews the insurer's valuation, identifies where the comparables, adjustments, or condition ratings may not hold up, and helps you build a documented response. When the insurer says that is the value, an advocate can say here is why the data suggests otherwise — in writing, in a format the insurer is required to engage with.
The Difference Between Accepting and Disputing
Most policyholders accept the first offer because they do not know the valuation can be challenged, or they feel outmatched by the process. Disputing a valuation through the appraisal clause in your policy is a formal, structured process — not a confrontation. It has rules, deadlines, and a defined outcome. Knowing how to use it is the most valuable thing an advocate can provide.
When Advocacy Matters Most
The stakes are highest on total-loss claims involving newer vehicles, low-mileage cars, or specialty equipment — cases where the insurer's comparable vehicles are hardest to find and easiest to get wrong. If your vehicle had unique options, recent service records, or certified pre-owned history, those details need to be in the record before you sign anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does a value advocate do that I can't do myself?
- You can dispute a valuation yourself — but most people do not know the process, what evidence is persuasive, or how to request the data behind an insurer's offer. An advocate provides that knowledge and helps you present a documented case rather than an informal complaint.
- Will my insurer retaliate if I dispute the valuation?
- No. Disputing a valuation through the appraisal clause in your policy is a right explicitly granted by the policy. Using a right your insurer is contractually bound to offer is not grounds for retaliation. If you experience punitive treatment as a result, that may rise to a bad-faith claim.
- What evidence is most persuasive in a valuation dispute?
- Real comparable sales — vehicles similar to yours that actually sold in your market recently — are the most persuasive evidence. Your vehicle's service records, original window sticker, or dealer-installed options documentation can support a higher condition or equipment adjustment.
- How long does a dispute typically take?
- An appraisal process typically takes a few weeks to a month from initiation. Each side selects an appraiser, those appraisers review the evidence, and if they disagree, they select a neutral umpire to decide. The timeline depends on cooperation and the complexity of the vehicle.
- What if the appraisal award is still lower than I expected?
- An appraisal award is typically binding. If you believe the process was flawed — an appraiser had a conflict of interest, or the umpire was not properly qualified — you may have grounds to challenge the award in court. This is rare and should involve a consumer attorney.