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Diminished Value of Georgia is Updating its Money Back Guarantee Policy.

Diminished Value of Georgia now offers a 100% money back guarantee on all loss in value appraisals offered to Georgia residents. Diminished Value of Georgia is the state’s leading auto appraisal company specializing in loss in value appraisal reports. What is Diminished Value? Loss in value, otherwise known as Diminished

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2012 Subaru Outback Diminished Value

Diminished Value for 2012 Subaru Outback Exterior Measurements WIDTH5 ft. 11.7 in. (71.7 in.) HEIGHT5 ft. 5.7 in. (65.7 in.) LENGTH15 ft. 8.2 in. (188.2 in.) GROUND CLEARANCE0 ft. 8.7 in. (8.7 in.) FRONT TRACK5 ft. 1 in. (61 in.) REAR TRACK5 ft. 1 in. (61 in.) WHEEL BASE8 ft.

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Now Hiring Marketing Manager

Diminished Value of Georgia, Atlanta’s leading auto appraisal company is now hiring marketing managers to help expand our operations throughout the state of Georgia. Our valued clients range drastically in size, from individuals seeking appraisals to their personal vehicles to attorneys and insurance carriers. Responsibilities: Network with our existing business

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CarMax Appraisal and Diminished Value

Since most claimants get their vehicles appraised by CarMax after a loss, the CarMax appraisal report would only be quantifying the post-repair cash value of the vehicle. Most claimants deduct this post-repair CarMax amount from NADA retail or other online valuation sources when computing DV on their own; this is

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GA-400 Tollway Demolition Project Work Begins October 25

Beginning on Friday, October 18, portable message signs will alert motorists to pre-construction activities for the ending of tolls and the demolition of toll booths on GA 400.   The first phase of a four-phase demolition project will begin on Friday, October 25, with restriping to create a third lane

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2013 Toyota Tundra Tundra-Grade Double Cab 4.0L 2WD

DIMINISHED VALUE FOR TOYOTA TUNDRA 2WD TRUCK 4X2 DOUBLE CAB TUNDRA GRADE 4.0 V6 STANDARD EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR Tailgate assist Black door & tailgate handles Black grille & chrome surround Halogen headlamps w/manual level control Pwr heated mirrors Rear high solar energy-absorbing glass Fixed rear window Variable intermittent windshield wipers -inc:

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2012 GMC Acadia SL 4D Utility

Diminished Value 2012 GMC Acadia SLE-1 FWD / Medium Damage VIN 1GKKRNED5CJ2338XX Vehicle Accidents/Service 16K Year 2012 Engine Type 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V Make GMC Driveline FWD Model Acadia Ground Clearance 7.40 in. Trim Level SLE-1 FWD Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In UNITED STATES Rear Brake Type Disc Body

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Model Years of Vehicles Appraised

Below is a list of the vehicles we appraised the first half of October sorted by year. Year Count Percent 2013 51 28.81 2012 23 12.99 2011 21 11.86 2010 19 10.73 2007 18 10.17 2008 17 9.60 2009 8 4.52 2006 6 3.39 2005 4 2.26 2003 4 2.26

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Ultra Low Mileage Mercury Grand Marquis

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Feat your eyes on this like new, ultra low mileage Mercury. A friend of ours brought the vehicle over to our office to inspect/appraise for purchase. The car is very nice. If it wasn’t for the couple scratches I would say it’s showroom ready. ACV=

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Yelp Filtered Reviews

This is from Yelp’s FAQ’s: What are filtered reviews? We try to showcase the most helpful and reliable reviews among the millions that are submitted to the site. Not all reviews make the cut, and those that don’t are posted to a separate “Filtered Review” page. Filtered reviews don’t factor

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Limited Power of Attorney for Motor Vehicle Transactions

If you’re letting someone else act on your behalf in processing transactions with the Georgia dept of motor vehicles, you need to sign and notarize this Georgia Limited Power of Attorney for Motor Vehicle Transactions T8 document. You can use this document for: – Applying for title – Transfer a title

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2012 Tesla Model S Signature

Diminished Value 2012 Tesla Model S Signature Minor-Moderate Damage Highlights FUEL ECONOMY (CTY/HWY)88/90 mpg CAR TYPESedan TRANSMISSION1-speed Direct Drive BASIC WARRANTYNot Available ENGINE TYPEElectric TOTAL SEATING5 CYLINDERSNot Available CONSUMER RATING Colors Exterior Colors Black Blue Metallic Brown Metallic Green Metallic Grey Metallic Pearl White Tesla Multi-coat Silver Metallic White Interior

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2013 Toyota Tundra Diminished Value

2013 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft   Vehicle Details Year: 2013 Make: Toyota Model: Tundra Double Cab Trim: Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft Engine: V8, 4.6 Liter Trans: Auto, 5-Spd w/Seq Md Drivetrain: 2WD Optional Equipment Cold Weather Pkg, Traction Control, Stability Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door

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Most Appraised Cars

Below is a list of the most appraised cars for Diminished Value this month and so far this year: This month: Toyota Camry Honda Accord Chrysler 300 Ford Mustang BMW 3 series Year To Date: Toyota Camry Nissan Altima Honda Accord Toyota Corolla Honda CRV Since 80% of the appraisals

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2011 Lexus GS350 Diminished Value

2011 Lexus GS350 Diminished Value Analysis IN JTHBE1KS6B00 Damage Severity 4/5 Year 2011 Engine Type 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Make Lexus Driveline rear-wheel drive Model GS Ground Clearance 5.10 in. Trim Level GS 350 Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In JAPAN Rear Brake Type Disc Body Style SEDAN 4-DR Anti-Brake

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Diminished Value Smart Car

2009 Smart fortwo pure 2D Coupe   VIN WMEEJ31X39K229355 Mileage 25,350 Year 2009 Engine Type 1.0L L3 DOHC 12V Make smart Driveline FWD Model Fortwo Price $7,850 Trim Level Pure Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In GERMANY Rear Brake Type Disc Body Style COUPE 2-DR Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS Transmission

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2014 Chevrolet Impala Diminished Value

2014 Chevrolet Impala LT 4D Sedan 4 Cyl Diminished Value Analysis 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA EFFECTIVE 02-22-13 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2014: New Exterior Colors; New Series 2LT & 2LZ CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL 1GX69 4D Sedan LS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25790.00 26725.00 1GY69 4D Sedan LT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..27671.00 28975.00 1GY69 4D Sedan 2LT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………28602.00 29950.00 1GZ69 4D

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Atlanta Lease Deals – Auto

Atlanta Car Lease Deals for October 2013 2014 Acura RDX Avg. Paid: $34,214 – $39,154 MSRP: $34,520 – $39,620 Invoice: $32,430 – $37,150 Lease Deal: $399 per month for 36 months with $1,999 due at signing, or $440 per month for 36 months with $0 due at signing and no

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2014 Corvette Stingray Total Loss Accident

There have been several wrecked 2014 Corvette Stingrays but this, we think, is the first totaled stingray. The details of the crash are still unknown but it’s a shame to see such a beautiful machine damaged this way.   Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Specs 6.2L V8 engine Manual transmission Up to

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2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class S550 4D Sedan

Diminished Value for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class S550 4D Sedan VIN WDDNG71X68A194759 Damage Severity Minor – Moderate Year 2008 Engine Type 5.5L V8 DOHC 32V Make Mercedes-Benz Driveline RWD Model S-Class Ground Clearance 5.80 in. Trim Level S550 Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In GERMANY Rear Brake Type Disc Body

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