car depreciation after a collision

shoopajae10

I've had someone back into my rear driver's side fender and the repair bill was around 3300.00. I had won the case and it was 100% their fault. So, I called their insurance company (Progressive) and they simply told me to hire an appraiser at my own cost, usually around 300 to 400 bucks to prove that it has lost value. 300 to 400 bucks that I will not be reimbursed either. So, now I am trying to debate where or not to do this because I fear the outcome! By the way, Progressive has the worst customer service ever. Well from my experience they suck!