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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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The Free Estimate Game:

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Many clients believe that if another appraiser gives them a higher initial estimate, the settlement amount will be equally high. WRONG!

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