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Best Diesel Alternatives

Diesel is the new gas… or so what European makers want you to believe. But with gas prices soaring in recent months, fuel sipping diesels have become a better solution. Let’s take look and see the top 3 diesel vehicles that make sense to buy: Number 1: Mercedes GL Cost

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Special Edition Pickup Trucks

1991 GMC Syclone 1989–1991 Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible 1977 GMC Indy 500 2004–2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10 1976–1983 Jeep Honcho 1990–1993 Chevy 454 SS 1990 Dodge Rod Hall Signature Edition 1993–1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 1977-1981 Dodge Macho Power Wagon 2002 Lincoln Blackwood  

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49 USC Chapter 327 – ODOMETERS

United States Code Covering Odometer Tampering or Rollback 49 USC § 32703 – Preventing tampering A person may not— (1) advertise for sale, sell, use, install, or have installed, a device that makes an odometer of a motor vehicle register a mileage different from the mileage the vehicle was driven,

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2012 Ford Edge SEL

2012 Ford Edge SEL 4D Utility – Diminished Value- Medium Damage VIN:   2FMDK3J95C UVC:   2012300928 VIN + UVC:   2FMDK3J9C928 MSRP:   $30,945 Finance Advance:   $26,275 Model Number:   K3J Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   18,791 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $20,775 24 $18,075 30 $16,750 36

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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Coupe

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Premium 2D SAV – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN:   SALVT1BG4C UVC:   2012495061 VIN + UVC:   SALVT1BGC061 MSRP:   $56,445 Finance Advance:   $46,975 Model Number:   DYNPR2D Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12

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2012 Audi A5 Premium Plus Coupe Quattro 2.0T

2012 Audi A5 Premium Plus 2D Coupe Qtro 2.0T – Diminished Value – VIN:   WAURFAFR4C UVC:   2012080233 VIN + UVC:   WAURFAFRC233 MSRP:   $42,200 Finance Advance:   $35,925 Model Number:   8T3569 Price Includes:   AT LTH Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   14,335 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $30,450 24 $27,300 30 $25,850

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2010 Honda Element LX

2010 Honda Element LX 4D Utility – Diminished Value- Severe Damage VIN:   5J6YH1H30A UVC:   2010360116 VIN + UVC:   5J6YH1H3A116 MSRP:   $20,525 Finance Advance:   $16,200 Model Number:   YH1H3AEW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   20,119 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,375 24 $9,975 30 $9,275 36 $8,600

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State Farm Rejecting Diminished Value on a 100K Mile Car

State farm is using the erroneous 17c formula to assess diminished value on a $11,900 car that suffered $5,000 in damage. Would you buy this car for the same price as an undamaged counterpart?   Regarding your claim against our insured for property damage to your vehicle, State Farm has

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Most Stolen Cars in 2012

According to the FBI, every 44 seconds a car gets stolen in the US. Below are the top ten stolen vehicles in 2012  according to  the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB): 1994 Nissan Sentra 2002 Ford Explorer 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1994 Acura Integra 2000 Dodge Caravan

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2013 Dodge Durango R/T AWD

2013 Dodge Durango R/T 4D Utility AWD – Diminished Value VIN:   1C4SDJCT4D UVC:   2013240156 VIN + UVC:   1C4SDJCTD156 MSRP:   $38,595 Finance Advance:   $35,100 Model Number:   WDES75 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $26,725 24 $23,900 30 $22,250 36 $20,625 42

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0 Turbo

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4D Sedan 2.0 Turbo – Diminished Value VIN:   5NPEC4ABB UVC:   2011380116 VIN + UVC:   5NPEC4ABB116 MSRP:   $27,045 Finance Advance:   $20,775 Model Number:   27452 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $14,700 24 $12,025 30 $10,875 36 $9,750

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2007 Audi A3 S-Line

2007 Audi A3 S-Line 4D Hatchback 2.0T – Diminished Value VIN:   WAUHF78P7 UVC:   2007080125 VIN + UVC:   WAUHF78P7125 MSRP:   $29,020 Finance Advance:   $14,425 Model Number:   8PA52C Price Includes:   AT AC SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   45,000 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36 $0

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2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS

2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN:   5NPDH4AEC UVC:   2012380009 VIN + UVC:   5NPDH4AEC009 MSRP:   $17,445 Finance Advance:   $16,050 Model Number:   45412F45 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   11,000 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,975 24 $10,075 30 $9,150 36 $8,225 42 $7,425

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sport Sedan

2012 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350 4D Sport Sedan – Diminished Value – VIN:   WDDHF5KBC UVC:   2012560189 VIN + UVC:   WDDHF5KBC189 MSRP:   $50,490 Finance Advance:   $40,225 Model Number:   E350W Price Includes:   AT NAV AC CC LTH Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   11,500 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $33,925 24 $28,875

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Honda Collision Repair Position Statements

American Honda Motor Co, Inc. makes the following recommendations for repair of Honda and Acura vehicles. Wheel_Repair_PS Vehicle_Safety_Recalls Unibody_Repair_PS Structural_Parts_Replacement Salvaged_Used_Air_Bag _Components Salvage_Recycled_Parts Alternative_Parts_Warranty Courtesy of collision.honda.com

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4D Utility

2010 Lincoln MKX 4D Utility VIN:   2LMDJ6JC0A UVC:   2010520038 VIN + UVC:   2LMDJ6JCA038 MSRP:   $38,345 Finance Advance:   $22,850 Model Number:   J6J Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   51,794 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $18,100 24 $15,175 30 $13,875 36 $12,575 42 $11,425 48 $10,300 60

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2010 Mini Cooper

2010 Mini Cooper Base 2D Hatchback – Diminished Value – Major Damage   VIN:   WMWMF3C56A UVC:   2010600001 VIN + UVC:   WMWMF3C5A001 MSRP:   $18,800 Finance Advance:   $14,225 Model Number:   1010 Price Includes:   AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   32,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $11,750 24 $10,500 30

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2012 Lexus LS460

2012 Lexus LS 460 Base 4D Sedan AWD – Minor Damage – Diminished Value VIN:   JTHCL5EF8C UVC:   2012500040 VIN + UVC:   JTHCL5EFC040 MSRP:   $69,935 Finance Advance:   $55,750 Model Number:   9106 Price Includes:   AT NAV AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   5,361 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $44,600

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