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2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury

2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury 4D Utility – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN:   3GYFNAE39C UVC:   2012140027 VIN + UVC:   3GYFNAE3C027 MSRP:   $40,515 Finance Advance:   $29,900 Model Number:   6NG26 Price Includes:   AT AC V6 Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   23,614 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $25,700 24 $22,600 30 $21,050

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What is Carfax?

What is Carfax? Carfax was founded in 1984 by Ewin Barnett, whose initial objective was to combat odometer fraud. The company has since grown its database from 10,000 records to more than ten billion today. A major turning point in Carfax’s history occurred in 2000, a year after it became

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Kudzu Reviews

Diminished Value of Georgia Kudzu Profile Below are some of our reviews as posted on Kudzu. More Kudzu Reviews 1 More Kudzu Reviews 2

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2012 BMW 535i

2012 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   WBAFR7C57C UVC:   2012100134 VIN + UVC:   WBAFR7C5C134 MSRP:   $52,500 Finance Advance:   $47,350 Model Number:   125C Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   6,887 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $37,675 24 $31,400 30

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DVGA in the News

Diminished Value of Georgia as featured on WSB-TV Atlanta. WSB-TV’s report on Diminished Value. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, get our free Diminished Value quote before you settle your claim with the insurance company.

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Recent Review – Rachel – Altima

I just wanted to let you know I just heard from my insurance company and they accepted your appraisal and offered to pay the full amount. That was much easier then I had excepted. Thank you for all of your help and I will definitely be recommending you in the

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2006 Ford F250SD Lariat Crew Cab 4WD

2006 Ford F250SD Lariat Crew Cab 4WD – Diesel Truck – Diminished Value VIN:   1FTSW2156 UVC:   2006300588 VIN + UVC:   1FTSW2156588 MSRP:   $37,480 Finance Advance:   $21,600 Model Number:   W21 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   85,000 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4D Utility

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN:   1C4RJEAG9D UVC:   2013480069 VIN + UVC:   1C4RJEAGD069 MSRP:   $27,695 Finance Advance:   $28,175 Model Number:   WKTH74 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   4,200 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $19,825 24 $17,600 30 $16,475 36 $15,350 42

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Now Hiring – Atlanta Auto Inspector – Independent Contractor

Diminished Value of Georgia is an industry Leading auto appraisal company located in Atlanta Georgia. We are currently seeking an independent auto inspector to cover the Atlanta, GA Area. Qualifications / Requirements: Automotive experience (sales, repair, body shop) Auto Claims Experience (insurance adjuster etc…), preferable but not mandatory Clean Driving

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2013 Georgia Emissions Requirements

Reprint Georgia Emissions Certificate IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE’S 2013 EMISSION INSPECTION TEST EARLY: Georgia’s Clean Air Force (GCAF) recommends having your vehicle inspected four to six weeks prior to the registration renewal date every year (the vehicle owner’s birthday). ONGOING MAINTENANCE: Follow the recommended maintenance and tune-up schedule for

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Georgia’s New Ad-Valorem Tax

STATE OF GEORGIA GEORGIA HOUSE BILL 386 New Ad Valorem Title Tax (“TAVT”) HB 386 (O.C.G.A. § 48-5B-1) The motor vehicle portions of this bill provide as follows: # For motor vehicles titled in Georgia on or after March 1, 2013, this bill will: Exempt purchases of such vehicles from

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2010 Toyota Sienna Limited

2010 Toyota Sienna Limited 5D Wagon – Diminished Value VIN:   5TDDK4CCA UVC:   2010900281 VIN + UVC:   5TDDK4CCA281 MSRP:   $35,665 Finance Advance:   $26,775 Model Number:   5386 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $19,925 24 $16,725 30 $15,400 36 $14,075 42 $12,850

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Non-Original Equipment and Recycled Parts

Before agreeing to have non-OEM parts installed on your vehicle, make sure those parts do not influence the safety and comfort of your vehicle. Please read this form carefully before agreeing to a repair and call us to schedule a repair quality checkup. Non-Original Equipment and Recycled Parts – Word

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Weekly Search Interest Results

Search Interest Results Full Looking for the latest information about what cars and trucks are hot at Auction? Updated every Monday, our Search Interest Results (SIR) Report lets you know what brands and vehicles have been of particular interest to Auction buyers during the past week.

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Automotive Industry Sales: 2013 : January

Brand Jan. 2013 Jan. 2012 Ford 162,310 131,589 Toyota 141,514 112,266 Chevrolet 137,304 123,864 Honda 84,137 74,628 Nissan 73,793 72,517 Hyundai 43,713 42,694 Dodge 43,227 31,454 Kia 36,302 35,517 GMC 30,816 24,966 Jeep 30,318 31,710 Volkswagen 29,018 27,208 Subaru 27,663 22,807 Mercedes-Benz 23,578 21,230 Mazda 21,319 23,996 Ram 20,987 18,470

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2013 Dodge Dart Limited

2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN:   1C3CDFCA9D UVC:   2013240213 VIN + UVC:   1C3CDFCAD213 MSRP:   $19,995 Finance Advance:   $19,600 Model Number:   PFDP41 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   A Residual Months Value 12 $15,700 24 $13,575 30 $12,650 36 $11,725 42 $10,850

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2007 BMW 650i Convertible

2007 BMW 6-Series 650i 2D Convertible – Diminished Value VIN:   WBAEK1357 UVC:   2007100117 VIN + UVC:   WBAEK1357117 MSRP:   $81,700 Finance Advance:   $28,275 Model Number:   0768 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   71,401 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36 $0 42

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Tacky accessories that reduce a vehicle’s value

The concept of beauty is not universal, many car owners customizes their vehicles at the cost of the resale value. Below is a list of the pointless accessories you can install on your car, junk that’s both ugly, annoying, and completely useless. Headlight Eye Lashes Grill mustache Bullet Hole Stickers/decals

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