Can I file a diminished value claim in Minnesota?

Generally yes — if another driver was at fault, Minnesota typically lets you pursue diminished value (the resale value your car lost just from having an accident on its record) against that driver's insurer. Diminished value applies to a repaired car, not a totaled one.

Can I recover diminished value from my own insurer in Minnesota?

Usually not. In Minnesota, as in most states, your own auto policy generally doesn't cover diminished value — it's typically pursued against the at-fault driver's insurer instead.

How long do I have to file a diminished value claim in Minnesota?

In Minnesota the statute of limitations is generally 6 years, and the clock usually starts on the accident date — not when the car was repaired. Waiting too long can permanently bar the claim.

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Diminished value claims in Minnesota

If your car was repaired after a crash someone else caused, it's now worth less on paper simply because it has an accident on its record. In Minnesota, that lost value — “diminished value” — can generally be pursued. Here's how Minnesota treats it.

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Minnesota at a glance

Third-party DV (at-fault driver's insurer): Yes
First-party DV (your own insurer): No
How DV is measured: Market comparison (before-vs-after value)
Time limit to file (statute of limitations): 6 years

Diminished value in Minnesota

No published MN appellate opinion squarely recognizing first-party DV is located on .gov. Standard auto-policy 'limit of liability' language caps recovery at repair-or-ACV, so first-party DV is treated as not recoverable from the own carrier. Third-party DV is available against an at-fault tortfeasor as an element of property damage under general MN tort principles (§ 604.01 framework), subject to the comparative-fault 51% bar.

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Minnesota diminished value — common questions

Can I file a diminished value claim in Minnesota?: Generally yes — if another driver was at fault, Minnesota typically lets you pursue diminished value (the resale value your car lost just from having an accident on its record) against that driver's insurer. Diminished value applies to a repaired car, not a totaled one.
Can I recover diminished value from my own insurer in Minnesota?: Usually not. In Minnesota, as in most states, your own auto policy generally doesn't cover diminished value — it's typically pursued against the at-fault driver's insurer instead.
How long do I have to file a diminished value claim in Minnesota?: In Minnesota the statute of limitations is generally 6 years, and the clock usually starts on the accident date — not when the car was repaired. Waiting too long can permanently bar the claim.

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No published MN appellate opinion squarely recognizing first-party DV located on .gov; third-party DV avail…

This page summarizes Minnesota’s car-accident claim rules for general information — it is not legal advice, and the rules can change. What applies to your claim depends on your policy and the specific facts.