Getting into an accident is stressful enough. Then, after the car is repaired, another question can come up: “Is my car worth less now because it was in an accident?” It's a reasonable question. Even if your vehicle looks great after the repair, an accident can become part of its history. And when you eventually sell or trade the vehicle, that history may matter to a potential buyer or dealership. This is where the term diminished value comes in. But does every minor accident