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2011 Toyota Highlander

2011 Toyota Highlander Base 4D Utility – Major Damage – Diminished Value VIN:   5TDZK3EH3B UVC:   2011900255 VIN + UVC:   5TDZK3EHB255 MSRP:   $28,695 Finance Advance:   $25,500 Model Number:   6946 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   17,000 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $18,275 24 $15,875 30 $14,650 36

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Dec 2012 movers and losers

The Fastest- and Slowest-Selling Cars list reports the aver­age num­ber of days it takes to sell mod­els from the day they arrive on the lot until the final paper­work is signed by a buyer. Decembers Movers 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec: 7 days 2013 Sub­aru XV Crosstrek: 7 days 2013 GMC

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2012 Winners and Losers

Percentage change in sales among major brands from Dec. 2012 Winners Dec. Winners 12 mos. Losers Dec. Losers 12 mos. 1 Porsche 61% Fiat 121% Mitsubishi -18% Mitsubishi -27% 2 Fiat 59% Smart 92% Lincoln -12% Lincoln -4% 3 Smart 40% Scion 49% Kia -10% Jaguar -2% 4 BMW division

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Atlanta’s #1 Car Appraisers

The Free Estimate Game:

Would you rather collect 80% of an accurate appraisal or 20% of an inflated one?

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

Insurance companies know who the legitimate appraisers are, so don't get caught up in the estimate game. Hire an appraiser based on their credentials and reputation.

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