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2012 Audi Q5 Premium Plus

2012 Audi Q5 Premium Plus 4D Utility 2.0 – Diminished Value- Minor Wreck VIN: WA1LFAFP6C UVC: 2012080148 VIN + UVC: WA1LFAFPC148 MSRP: $39,900 Finance Advance: $35,975 Model Number: 8RB56A Price Includes: AT AWD AC 6CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 10,200 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $30,175 24 $27,700

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Appraisal Submission Instructions

Instructions on submitting the appraisal to the insurance company. 1- You will receive an email from us with a link, the link will take you to the appraisal report. You will be able to view the report through your browser (see below), DO NOT print from the browser, please download

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2013 Scion FR-S 2D Coupe

2013 Scion FR-S 2D Coupe – Diminished Value – Moderate Accident   VIN: JF1ZNAA14D1704732 UVC: 2013830022 VIN + UVC: JF1ZNAA1D022 MSRP: $25,300 Finance Advance: $21,675 Model Number: 6253 Price Includes: AT AC 4CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 404 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $18,250 24 $16,475 30 $15,375

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2011 Lexus ES 350 4D Luxury Sedan

2011 Lexus ES 350 4D Luxury Sedan   VIN: JTHBK1EG2B2459339 UVC: 2011500031 VIN + UVC: JTHBK1EGB031 MSRP: $36,725 Finance Advance: $30,775 Model Number: 9000 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $23,325 24 $20,725 30 $18,875 36 $17,050 42

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2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4D Sedan

2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4D Sedan   VIN: 6G2EC57Y98L139843 UVC: 2008720188 VIN + UVC: 6G2EC57Y8188 MSRP: $29,310 Finance Advance: $17,450 Model Number: 2EC69 Price Includes: AT AC EW ES Adj. State: National Mileage: 80,321 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $14,750 24 $12,275 30 $11,150 36 $10,050 42 $9,025

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2008 Allegro ALLEGRO BAY Series M-37QDB FREIGHTLINER MotorHome

2008 Allegro ALLEGRO BAY Series M-37QDB FREIGHTLINER Diminished Value   2008 Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bay 37 QDB Specifications  Engine:   Engine Brand Name  Cummins Engine Type  I6 Cylinders  6 Horsepower (bhp/kW)  300 / 223.9 Horsepower RPM  2600 Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  620 / 840.6 Torque RPM  1600 Fuel Requirements  Regular Fuel Type

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2012 Toyota Highlander Limited 4D Utility

2012 Toyota Highlander Limited 4D Utility VIN: 5TDYK3EH6CS052506 UVC: 2012900260 VIN + UVC: 5TDYK3EHC260 MSRP: $35,595 Finance Advance: $34,925 Model Number: 6954 Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 12,738 Mileage Cat: C Residual Months Value 12 $28,825 24 $26,250 30 $24,375 36 $22,525 42 $20,850 48 $19,200 60

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2011 Ford F150 Lariat Supercrew

2011 Ford F150 Lariat Supercrew   VIN: 1FTFW1CTB UVC: 2011300725 VIN + UVC: 1FTFW1CTB725 MSRP: $36,470 Finance Advance: $29,675 Model Number: W1C Price Includes: AT AC V8 Adj. State: National Mileage: 34,500 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $23,975 24 $20,950 30 $19,750 36 $18,575 42 $17,275 48 $15,975

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2012 Kia Soul ! 4D Wagon

2012 Kia Soul ! 4D Wagon   VIN: KNDJT2A2C UVC: 2012485073 VIN + UVC: KNDJT2A2C073 MSRP: $19,600 Finance Advance: $16,550 Model Number: B2542 Price Includes: AC 4CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: A Residual Months Value 12 $13,075 24 $11,475 30 $10,500 36 $9,550 42 $8,700 48 $7,850

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2011 GMC Terrain SLT 4D Utility

2011 GMC Terrain SLT 4D Utility VIN: 2CTALUEC5B UVC: 2011340070 VIN + UVC: 2CTALUECB070 MSRP: $27,850 Finance Advance: $24,500 Model Number: TLH26 Price Includes: AT AC 4CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 11,465 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $18,550 24 $15,900 30 $14,500 36 $13,100 42 $11,850 48 $10,600

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2012 VW Tiguan

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4D Utility   VIN: WVGAV6AXC UVC: 2012940264 VIN + UVC: WVGAV6AXC264 MSRP: $33,975 Finance Advance: $26,475 Model Number: 5N24V1 Price Includes: AT AC 4CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 9,088 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $22,800 24 $20,100 30 $18,875 36 $17,675 42 $16,450 48

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2005 BMW M3 2D Convertible

2005 BMW M3 2D Convertible VIN: WBSBR9345 UVC: 2005100059 VIN + UVC: WBSBR9345059 MSRP: $55,800 Finance Advance: $18,300 Model Number: 0532 Price Includes: AC LTH Adj. State: National Mileage: 70,435 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36 $0 42 $0 48 $0 60 $0

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2010 Volkswagen CC Sport 4D Coupe

2010 Volkswagen CC Sport 4D Coupe VIN: WVWNN7A UVC: 2010940050 VIN + UVC: WVWNN7ANA050 MSRP: $28,650 Finance Advance: $17,100 Model Number: 3572F2 Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 40,356 Mileage Cat: C Residual Months Value 12 $12,500 24 $10,850 30 $9,875 36 $8,900 42 $8,100 48 $7,325 60

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2007 BMW 5-Series 525i 4D Sedan

2007 BMW 5-Series 525i 4D Sedan VIN: WBANE53517 UVC: 2007100082 VIN + UVC: WBANE5357082 MSRP: $43,500 Finance Advance: $17,525 Model Number: 0756 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 52,699 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $11,425 24 $8,450 30 $7,250 36 $6,075 42 $4,875 48

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2007 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Wagon LWB

2007 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Wagon LWB VIN: 1A4GP54L7 UVC: 2007180097 VIN + UVC: 1A4GP54L7097 MSRP: $28,535 Finance Advance: $10,875 Model Number: RSYP53 Price Includes: AT AC 6CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: C Residual Months Value 12 $6,700 24 $5,400 30 $4,850 36 $4,325 42 $3,800

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4D Utility

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4D Utility VIN: 1GNEC1307 UVC: 2007160634 VIN + UVC: 1GNEC1307634 MSRP: $35,750 Finance Advance: $15,775 Model Number: CC10706 Price Includes: AT AC 8CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 115,538 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $12,450 24 $9,700 30 $8,475 36 $7,250 42 $6,275 48 $5,300

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State Farm 17c Offer Letter

This is State Farm’s standard cookie cutter – robot- letter issued to claimants requesting Diminished Value. Please read the Georgia Insurance Commissioner’s directive on 17c and the Mabry Formula. Why this letter in inaccurate: Mabry was a class action settlement. The class consisted of “all persons issued in Georgia automobile

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State Farm’s 17c Game

State farm admitting that the 17c formula is unfair and that an actual appraisal yields a “great deal more” than the formula! Obviously, unless a “dispute arises”, they will try to sell you on their mabry formula. Tell State Farm NO, you will not accept their settlement offer. Hire Diminished

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2010 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited 4D Sedan

VIN: 2LNBL8CV9AX UVC: 2010520031 VIN + UVC: 2LNBL8CVA031 MSRP: $46,525 Finance Advance: $22,350 Model Number: M82 Price Includes: AT AC EW ES Adj. State: National Mileage: 26,287 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $16,150 24 $13,175 30 $12,025 36 $10,875 42 $9,950 48 $9,050 60 $7,400 72 $6,025 Tire

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