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Title Ad Valorem Tax Fee Update

NEW TAVT UPDATE **HB 266 UPDATE 03-07-2013** The State recently passed HB 266 which provides for some sweeping changes to the new TAVT tax and the regional T-SPLOST (Transportation Penny Tax) Please read the following summary of the bill as provided by the Georgia Department of Revenue. We heavily recommend

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2007 Bentley Continental GT

2007 Bentley Continental GT Diminished Value Price MSRP $172,585 Transmission Drivetrain AWD 6-Speed Automatic MPG 10 city 17 highway Safety Front Airbags Driver Standard Passenger Standard Side Airbags Front Standard Rear Standard Side Curtain Airbags Standard ABS Brakes Standard Amenities Air Conditioning Standard Leather Seats Standard Power Seats Driver Standard PassengerStandard Power Windows Standard Power Door Locks Standard Navigation

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2012 Audi A7 Prestige

2012 Audi A7 Prestige 5D Coupe Qtro – Diminished Value VIN:   WAU2GAFC3C UVC:   2012080057 VIN + UVC:   WAU2GAFCC057 MSRP:   $65,580 Finance Advance:   $57,950 Model Number:   4GA51A Price Includes:   AT LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   22,184 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $47,975 24 $40,550 30 $37,150 36 $33,750

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2013 Ford Edge Limited

2013 Ford Edge Limited 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN:   2FMDK3KC6D UVC:   2013300967 VIN + UVC:   2FMDK3KCD967 MSRP:   $34,955 Finance Advance:   $32,575 Model Number:   K3K Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   4,090 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $26,800 24 $23,925 30 $22,425 36 $20,975 42

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Coupe

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class CLK350 2D Coupe – Diminished Value VIN:   WDBTJ56H78 UVC:   2008560148 VIN + UVC:   WDBTJ56H8148 MSRP:   $46,450 Finance Advance:   $19,250 Model Number:   CLK350 Price Includes:   AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   38,678 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $13,200 24 $11,025 30 $10,050

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Body Shop Warranty Form

This certificate confirms that the repairs, which you and the selected Collision Center agreed to have performed on Repair Order Number ____ have been completed. We warranty our work as long as you own the vehicle as specified below. This warranty shall only apply if the defects occur under normal

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2012 Toyota Prius C

2012 Toyota Prius C 4D Hatchback VIN:   JTDKDTB35C UVC:   2012900326 VIN + UVC:   JTDKDTB3C326 MSRP:   $19,900 Finance Advance:   $18,275 Model Number:   1201 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   13,639 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $13,350 24 $11,000 30 $10,075 36 $9,175 42 $8,275 48 $7,400 60

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Estimate of Record Abbreviations

The following is a list of additional abbreviations or symbols that may be used to describe work to be done or parts to be repaired or replaced: SYMBOLS FOLLOWING PART PRICE: m=MOTOR Mechanical component. s=MOTOR Structural component. T=Miscellaneous Taxed charge category. X=Miscellaneous Non-Taxed charge category. SYMBOLS FOLLOWING LABOR: D=Diagnostic labor

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