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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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2013 BMW 3-Series 328i 4D Sedan

Diminished Value for 2013 BMW 3-Series 328i 4D Sedan   VIN WBA3A5G5XDNP193000 Damage Intensity Medium Year 2013 Engine Type 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V Make BMW Driveline RWD Model 3-Series Ground Clearance No data in. Trim Level 328i Sedan Front Brake Type No data Manufactured In GERMANY Rear Brake Type No

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2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4D Utility 4WD

Diminished Value 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4D Utility 4WD VIN 1J4HA6H1XBL628000 Damage Intensity Severe Year 2011 Engine Type 3.8L V6 OHV 12V Make Jeep Driveline 4WD Model Wrangler Ground Clearance No data in. Trim Level Unlimited Rubicon 4WD Front Brake Type No data Manufactured In UNITED STATES Rear Brake

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Diminished Value of Georgia Now Hiring Marketing Managers.

Due to expanding operations in Atlanta, Diminished Value of Georgia, the state’s leading auto appraisal company is now hiring new marketing managers. Diminished Value of Georgia, Atlanta’s leading auto appraisal company is now hiring new marketing managers to help expand our operations throughout the state of Georgia. Our valued clients

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2009 Audi TT Prestige 2D Roadster 2.0T

Diminished Value for 2009 Audi TT 2.0T Roadster with S tronic VIN TRUYF38J99 Year 2009 Engine Type 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V Make Audi Driveline FWD Model TT Ground Clearance No data in. Trim Level 2.0T Roadster with S tronic Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In HUNGARY Rear Brake Type Disc

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2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility

2012 Ford Explorer Diminished Value Claim – Moderate Damage   2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility Window Sticker 2012 FORD EXPLORER EFFECTIVE 07-01-11 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2012: New 2.0L EcoBoost Engine Avail; New Exterior Colors CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL K7B Base 4D Utility FWD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..26736.00 28170.00 K8B 4D Utility

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2013 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan

 Atlanta Diminished Value Claim :: 2013 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan – Minor Damage MSRP: $53,400 VIN: WBAFR7C57DC Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $48,150 UVC: 2013100134 Mileage: 8938 Equip Ret: $57,145 MPG: 20/30 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/45R18 Weight: 3913 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 300 @ 5800 Fuel Type:

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2007 Lexus GS GS 350 AWD

Diminished Value – 2007 Lexus GS GS 350 AWD VIN JTHCE96S670000000 Damage Type Hail Damage – DV Year 2007 Engine Type 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Make Lexus Driveline AWD Model GS Ground Clearance 5.50 in. Trim Level GS 350 AWD Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In JAPAN Rear Brake Type

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Drive-by-wire Infiniti

It has been claimed that drivers of Infiniti’s all-new mid-size premium car, the Q50, will be the first to benefit from electronic steer-by-wire technology, said to have been inspired by the latest jet aircraft technology. Direct Adaptive Steering, standard on certain models in the Q50 range when it goes on

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2012 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE

TOYOTA CAMRY DIMINISHED VALUE The 2012 Toyota Camry tops Diminished Value of Georgia’s most appraised cars in 2013 2012 Toyota Camry Toyota has made a number of small but effective changes to the redesigned 2012 Camry. The result is that the Camry has moved back up to be a top

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2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility

2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN 1FM5K7F89DGA00000 Original MSRP $44,560 Year 2013 Engine Type 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Make Ford Driveline FWD Model Explorer Ground Clearance 7.60 in. Trim Level Limited FWD Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In UNITED STATES Rear Brake Type Disc Body Style

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Standards for Motor Oil Information on Invoices

The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology made uniform recommendations for motor oil information on invoices. These uniform standards mandate that the SAE oil ratings, brand, and weight are to be placed on a customer’s invoice. Twenty states automatically adopted the standards. Others do so by Administrative Regulation.

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Auto Leasing Increasing – Sept 2013

New vehicle sales are taking off. We have not seen these levels for many years. This is great for the economy, but… (There seems to always be a “but”.) People are trading up to new vehicles using leases. Leases are up by 12.5 percent this year, according to Experian Auto-motive.

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2011 BMW 7-Series 750Li 4D Sedan

Diminished Value, 2011 BMW 7-Series 750Li 4D Sedan  2011 BMW 7-SERIES EFFECTIVE 10-11-10 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2011: No Major Changes CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL 1171 4D Sedan 740i ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..65000.00 70650.00 1172 4D Sedan 740Li ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………69045.00 75050.00 1174 4D Sedan 750i ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..75900.00 82500.00 1179 4D Sedan 750Li ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………79490.00 86400.00 1175

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