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Now Hiring | Independent Auto Inspector| Macon, GA

Diminished Value of Georgia is an industry Leading auto appraisal company located in Atlanta Georgia. We are currently seeking an independent auto inspector to cover the Macon, GA Area. Qualifications / Requirements: Automotive experience (sales, repair, body shop) Auto Claims Experience (insurance adjuster etc…), preferable but not mandatory Clean Driving

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Now Hiring | Independent Auto Inspector| Augusta, GA

Diminished Value of Georgia is an industry Leading auto appraisal company located in Atlanta Georgia. We are currently seeking an independent auto inspector to cover the Augusta Area. Qualifications / Requirements: Automotive experience (sales, repair, body shop) Auto Claims Experience (insurance adjuster etc…), preferable but not mandatory Clean Driving record

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2010 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid

2010 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid 4D Utility FWD VIN:   JTJZB1BAXA UVC:   2010500013 VIN + UVC:   JTJZB1BAA013 MSRP:   $42,110 Finance Advance:   $41,825 Model Number:   9440 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   15,844 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $32,150 24 $28,150 30 $26,075 36 $24,000 42

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2009 Nissan Murano S

2009 Nissan Murano S 4D Utility VIN:   JN8AZ18U9 UVC:   2009640274 VIN + UVC:   JN8AZ18U9274 MSRP:   $27,680 Finance Advance:   $18,125 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   86 Model Number:   07219 Price Includes:   AT AC V6 Adj. State:   National Mileage:   38,452 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $12,900 24 $11,650 30 $10,825 36

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2012 Ford Mustang Base 2D Coupe

2012 Ford Mustang Base 2D Coupe VIN:   1ZVBP8AM6C UVC:   2012300326 VIN + UVC:   1ZVBP8AMC326 MSRP:   $22,310 Finance Advance:   $21,900 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   55 Model Number:   P8A Price Includes:   AT AC EW Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $17,600 24 $14,800 30 $13,600 36

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2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS 2D

2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Premium 2D Coupe 2.0T VIN:   KMHHT6ADB UVC:   2011380054 VIN + UVC:   KMHHT6ADB054 MSRP:   $26,750 Finance Advance:   $19,000 Model Number:   C0322 Price Includes:   AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   13,500 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $15,800 24 $13,300 30 $12,050 36 $10,800 42 $9,750 48 $8,700

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2009 Honda CR-V EX-L

2009 Honda CR-V EX-L 4D Utility VIN:   5J6RE38759L001968 UVC:   2009360146 VIN + UVC:   5J6RE3879146 MSRP:   $26,045 Finance Advance:   $21,100 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   43 Model Number:   RE3879JNW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $15,800 24 $13,800 30 $12,950 36 $12,100

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Hybrid Sales Stall

US hybrid sales never exceeded 3% of total new vehicle sales and it seems that the momentum has stalled. Year Hybrid Sales x 1000 Total Sales x 1000 Share 2011 268 12,778 2.10% 2010 274 11,589 2.36% 2009 290 10,430 2.78% 2008 315 13,245 2.38% 2007 352 16,154 2.18% Why

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2007 INFINITI M35

2007 Infiniti M35 Base 4D Sedan VIN:   JNKAY01E7 UVC:   2007400032 VIN + UVC:   JNKAY01E7032 MSRP:   $41,450 Finance Advance:   $22,175 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   2 Model Number:   98117 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   30,500 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $15,800 24 $14,200 30

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Stop PIPA Stop SOPA

Call your elected officials. Tell them you are their constituent, and you oppose SOPA and PIPA. Why? SOPA and PIPA would put the burden on website owners to police user-contributed material and call for the unnecessary blocking of entire sites. Small sites won’t have sufficient resources to defend themselves. Big

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2012 Best Resale Value

List of the top ten 2012 model vehicles with the highest projected resale value after 60 months of ownership.  Audi Q7 Chevy Camaro Honda CRV Hyundai Tuscon Infiniti FX Jeep Wrangler Lexus RX Nissan Frontier Pickup Toyota Tacoma Pickup Toyota FJ Cruiser  

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2003 Nissan 350Z Show Car

2003 NISSAN 350Z PERFORMANCE 2D COUPE VIN: JN1AZ34E13T01230 UVC: 2003640229 VIN + UVC: JN1AZ34D3229 MSRP: $30,530 Finance Advance: $10,050 Model Number: 56263 Price Includes: AC Adj. State: Georgia Mileage: 79,010 Mileage Cat: D Weight: 3,188 Wheelbase: 104.3 Base HP: 240 @ 5800 Taxable HP: 33.9 Tire Size: 325/25/20 Drive Train:

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2012 Recommended Vehicles

Consumer Reports Recommended list for 2012. Small Cars || Hatchbacks || Sport: Chevy Volt Honda Fit Hyundai Elantra Kia Forte Kia Soul Mazda3 Nissan Sentra Nissan Versa Scion xB Scion xD Suzuki SX4 Toyota Corolla Toyota Matrix Toyota Prius VW Golf Audi A3 Lexus CT 200H VW GTI Volvo C30

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2011 Chevy Camaro

2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT 2D Coupe VIN:   2G1FC1EV1A9136228 UVC:   2010160492 VIN + UVC:   2G1FC1EVA492 MSRP:   $23,880 Finance Advance:   $19,525 Model Number:   1EH37 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   46,512 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $15,600 24 $12,800 30 $11,500 36 $10,200 42 $9,100 48 $8,000 60

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2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L Wagon

VIN:   5FNRL38628B063087 UVC:   2008360100 VIN + UVC:   5FNRL3868100 MSRP:   $32,210 Finance Advance:   $21,375 Model Number:   RL3868JW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   61,684 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $16,250 24 $14,250 30 $13,225 36 $12,200 42 $11,125 48 $10,050 60 $9,000 72 $7,650 Tire Size:   235/65R16 

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2011 Honda Odyssey EXL

2011 Honda Odyssey EX-L Wagon VIN:   5FNRL5H6B UVC:   2011360100 VIN + UVC:   5FNRL5H6B100 MSRP:   $34,450 Finance Advance:   $30,325 Model Number:   RL5H6AJW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   20,454 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $25,050 24 $22,200 30 $20,775 36 $19,350 42 $18,000 48 $16,650 60 $14,150

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4×4

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4D Utility 4WD VIN:   1J4RR5GT4BC123456 UVC:   2011480031 VIN + UVC:   1J4RR5GTB031 MSRP:   $39,215 Finance Advance:   $33,150 Model Number:   WKJP74 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $26,425 24 $23,125 30 $21,425 36 $19,725 42 $18,125 48

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