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2011 Toyota Rav4 Base 4D Hardtop FWD

2011 Toyota Rav4 Base 4D Hardtop FWD VIN:   JTMKF4DV4B5034131 UVC:   2011900151 VIN + UVC:   JTMKF4DVB151 MSRP:   $24,060 Finance Advance:   $19,650 Model Number:   4430 Price Includes:   AT AC V6 Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $14,775 24 $12,875 30 $12,175 36 $11,475 42 $10,650 48

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro LT 2D Coupe

2012 Chevrolet Camaro LT 2D Coupe VIN:   2G1FB1E31C UVC:   2012160492 VIN + UVC:   2G1FB1E3C492 MSRP:   $25,280 Finance Advance:   $25,425 Model Number:   1EF37 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   10,569 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $20,400 24 $17,000 30 $15,550 36 $14,100 42 $12,800 48 $11,500 60

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Q1 and Q2 2012

As the first half of 2012 is coming to an end, last week, our company surpassed 1,000 appraisals year to date. I want to thank my staff, field inspectors, contractors and clients for making this important milestone happen. Antoine Rached Owner

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Diminished Value Statute of Limitations By State

For 3rd party torts, the time between the date of loss and filing suit should not exceed: State Years State Years State Years Alabama 2 Kentucky 2 North Dakota 6 Alaska 6 Louisiana 1 Ohio 2 Arizona 2 Maine 6 Oklahoma 2 Arkansas 3 Maryland 3 Oregon 6 California 3

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2005 Lexus LX 470

2005 Lexus LX 470 4D Utility 4WD VIN:   JTJHT00W75 UVC:   2005500011 VIN + UVC:   JTJHT00W5011 MSRP:   $65,225 Finance Advance:   $26,525 Model Number:   9620 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR 4WD 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   E Tire Size:   275/60HR18  Base HP:   235 @ 4800  Taxable HP:   43.8  Weight:   5,590  Fuel Type:  

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2010 Toyota Corolla DV

2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4D Sedan VIN: 2T1BU4EE5A UVC: 2010900066 VIN + UVC: 1NXBU4EEA066 MSRP: $16,850 Finance Advance: $14,550 Model Number: 1838 Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 15,533 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $9,000 24 $7,700 30 $7,200 36 $6,700 42 $6,175 48 $5,650 60

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Longest Lived Cars List

[pb_slideshow group=”0″] 1990 Honda Accord ( 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 1996 Dodge Ram2500 1990 BMW 325i 1989 Saab SPG 900 1983 Mercedes 240D 1966 Volvo P1800 1985 Lincoln Town Car

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2008 Mini Cooper S 2D Hatchback

2008 Mini Cooper S 2D Hatchback Diminished Value VIN:   WMWMF73568T UVC:   2008600002 VIN + UVC:   WMWMF7358002 MSRP:   $21,200 Finance Advance:   $17,000 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -65 Model Number:   0811 Price Includes:   AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   42,000 Mileage Cat:   E Weight:   2,668 Wheelbase:   97.1 Base HP:   172 @ 5500 Taxable

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MPG Improvements 2008-2012

BMW 328i   from 19/28 to 24/36 Dodge Challenger from 13/18 to 18/27 Hyundai Accent from 24/33 to 30/40 Hyundai Elantra from 25/33 to 29/40 Kia Sorento from 16/22 to 21/29 Mercedes C350 from 17/25 to 20/29 Subaru Impreza from 20/25 to 27/36 Volvo S80 from 16/24 to 20/29

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Rate Increase

As of 3/1/2013  our auto appraisal rates are as follows: Desk Appraisal: $150 Field Appraisal: $275 Please make a payment here. Thank you. Antoine Rached Owner

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2004 BMW X3 4D SAV 2.5i

Vehicle Identification Search: WBXPA73444 Select Country: US Year: 2004 Select Region: National Make: B M W Seasonal Adjustment: No Model: X SERIES Style: X3 2.5I SPORT ACTIVITY VEHICLE Auction Averages Zeroes Indicate No Recent Auction Sales. See “Transactions” For Week Ending Jun 8 Above Average Below Apr 2012 Dec 2011

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2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali

2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali 4D Utility VIN:   1GKS1MEF2CR2 UVC:   2012340061 VIN + UVC:   1GKS1MEFC061 MSRP:   $57,675 Finance Advance:   $51,300 Model Number:   TC10906 Price Includes:   AT AC 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   2,175 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $40,800 24 $36,075 30 $33,700 36 $31,350 42 $29,075

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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Prestige Premium 4D SAV

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Prestige Premium 4D SAV VIN:   SALVV2BG3C UVC:   2012495066 VIN + UVC:   SALVV2BGC066 MSRP:   $51,545 Finance Advance:   $52,225 Model Number:   PREPR4D Price Includes:   AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   12,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $42,800 24 $38,000 30 $35,400 36 $32,800 42 $30,450

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