Total Loss Claims

Got a Total Loss Offer?
Find Out If It's Fair?

Enter your VIN and your insurer's offer. We'll pull real comparable vehicles from your local market and tell you in minutes if you're being lowballed — FOR FREE.

$1,800+
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SECOND LOOK VALUE Fair Total Loss Evaluation

Find out in 60 seconds if you're leaving money on the table.

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Data sources we reference: MarketCheck J.D. POWER Kelly Blue Book
The Process

Know Your Car's True Value in Minutes

No forms to fill out. No waiting days for a callback. Just enter your VIN and get real market data instantly.

1. Check for Free

Enter your VIN. We scan thousands of local listings to see if your insurer's math adds up.

2. Get Your Proof

If you're lowballed, we offer a professional valuation report for $49 that includes a negotiation guide.

3. Increase Your Payout

Submit the report to your adjuster. Our data-backed approach forces a second look at your value.

Free Instant Analysis

Get A Second Opinion

Enter your vehicle details below. Results in under 2 minutes — no signup required.

17-character VIN — found on your dashboard or title

Current mileage at time of loss

Used to find comparable vehicles near you

Use the Market Value from your valuation report — before tax and deductible adjustments

We'll send your results here if you purchase the full report

Pay nothing if your offer is fair. Seriously.

Free analysis · No credit card required · Results in <2 minutes
Analyzing Your Vehicle
  • Decoding VIN & identifying vehicle
  • Searching local comparable listings
  • Calculating fair market value
  • Preparing your results
LOW OFFER
Your offer appears to be below market value
Based on 4 comparable vehicles found within 50 miles
Potential Increase
+$0
Insurer's Market Value Est. Market Value
$18,500
Insurer's market value
$21,200
Est. market value
Comparable Vehicles Found
Listing prices are included in the full report. Purchase below to unlock all comp details and your settlement letter.

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Get the complete comparable vehicle pricing, a professional valuation report, and a negotiation guide to help you get the best outcome with your adjuster.

  • All comparable vehicle listing prices unlocked
  • Professional PDF valuation report
  • Adjustment Methodology Explanation
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  • Negotiation Guide with tips
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Why Second Look Value

The Deck Is Stacked Against You

When your car is declared a total loss, your insurer assigns a value using proprietary tools and algorithms you can't see or challenge — unless you have your own data.

We level the playing field with the same market data they use, interpreted independently and explained in plain language.

Built by licensed industry professionals with more than 20 years of experience, I-CAR Platinum certification and active state licenses where applicable — on your side, not the insurer's.

Independent Analysis

We work for you, not the insurance company. No conflicts of interest, ever.

Real Market Data

Actual comparable listings from your local market, not national averages.

Written Report

A professional document you can hand directly to your adjuster or attorney.

Instant Results

Know within minutes whether to accept or fight. No waiting, no callbacks.

FAQ

Common Questions

When your insurer declares your vehicle a total loss, they calculate its value and make a settlement offer. Our evaluation independently analyzes what your vehicle was actually worth in the current local market — so you know if you're being treated fairly.
We decode your VIN to identify your exact vehicle trim and specifications, then search real active listings in your local market. We calculate a fair market value, compare it to your offer, and give you a LOW / FAIR / GOOD rating — completely free. The full report with pricing details is $49.
Yes. The full report includes a negotiation guide and is backed by documented comparable listings found in your market area. Many insurers will increase their offer when presented with well-documented local market data.
Deadlines vary by state and policy, but most require you to dispute within 30–60 days of receiving the offer. Don't wait — run your free analysis as soon as you receive the settlement offer.
Then you'll have peace of mind knowing you accepted a fair settlement — and the free analysis costs you nothing. In our experience, a significant majority of total loss offers come in below true market value.
How It Works Under the Hood

Analysis You Can Trust

Every check uses the same methodology professional appraisers use — not generic averages. Here's exactly how your vehicle's value is determined.

1

VIN Decoded to Exact Trim

Your 17-character VIN is decoded to identify your vehicle's exact factory trim level, options, and specifications — not just make, model, and year. This ensures comparables match your actual vehicle, not a base model.

MarketCheck API
2

Local Market Search — 100 Mile Radius

We search active for-sale listings within 100 miles of your ZIP code. Insurance companies are required to use comparable vehicles from your local market — so we do the same, giving you an apples-to-apples comparison.

Geo-filtered comps
3

Mileage Adjustment — Logarithmic Curve

Each comparable vehicle is mileage-adjusted using a logarithmic depreciation curve — the same industry-standard method used by professional appraisers. Depreciation is not linear: high-mileage adjustments are smaller per mile than low-mileage ones.

Industry-standard method
4

Offer Benchmarked — LOW / FAIR / GOOD

Your insurer's market value offer is compared against the adjusted comparable dataset. You receive a clear rating so you know immediately whether you have grounds to negotiate before signing anything.

Instant verdict

"Built for vehicle owners who feel they were lowballed but aren't ready to invoke the appraisal clause — just someone who wants to know if the number is fair before they sign."

— Founder, Second Look Value
TX-Licensed Appraiser
Adjuster All Lines
25 Years Experience
Auto damage appraisal
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Certified

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