Appraisals are as good as the data used in them. One of our main valuation sources is the Manheim Market Report. Manheim Market Report, courtesy of Manheim.com The Manheim Market Report (MMR) is the premier indicator of wholesale prices. Pricing calculations are based on over 10 million sales transactions for
Toyota Prius vehicle completely burnt, an accident initially blamed on the Hybrid battery pack, but it turns out that the customer left some propane tanks in the trunk area in 100+ degree weather.
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AUTO ACCESSORIES New vehicles, new technologies, new priorities, and new fads can all have an impact on the sorts of accessories consumers are looking for. If you’re in the business of selling and installing these products, then, you have to continually keep up to date on the accessories that are
Daimler AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. By unit sales, it is the thirteenth-largest car manufacturer and second-largest truck manufacturer in the world. Below is a table showing, my model, the number of vehicle Daimler sold in the US for calendar year 2012. Model Units Sold Percentage B-Class 29
Introduced to the US market in 2008, Smart Automobile is an automotive branch of Daimler AG that specializes in manufacturing micro-cars. Year Units Sold Y/Y Change 2008 24,622 2009 14,595 -40.72% 2010 5,927 -59.39% 2011 5,208 -12.13% 2012 10,009 92.19% Chart:
Below is a table showing the yearly sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the US. Other than the two recession years, M-B has shown a steady growth. Year Units Sold Y/Y Change 2003 218,717 2004 221,610 1.32% 2005 224,421 1.27% 2006 248,080 10.54% 2007 253,433 2.16% 2008 225,128 -11.17% 2009 190,604
2013 YTD Automotive Highlights Mfgr. highest volume – June GM 264,843 Mfgr. highest volume – 6 mos. GM 1,420,346 Mfgr. gained the most volume – June Ford 27,713 Mfgr. gained the most volume – 6 mos. Ford 149,353 Mfgr. lost the most volume – June Volvo (429)
Table sorted by year-to-date sales of Vehicles in the United Sates in 2013 June 2013 June 2012 % change 6 mos. 2013 6 mos. 2012 % change Buick 18,078 18,851 -4% 100,837 90,198 12% Cadillac 13,929 12,124 15% 83,679 62,812 33% Chevrolet 193,460 180,098 7% 1,015,134 961,662 6% GMC
Top selling light vehicles June 6 mos. 1 Ford F series 68,009 Ford F series 367,486 2 Chevrolet Silverado 43,259 Chevrolet Silverado 242,586 3 Toyota Camry 35,870 Toyota Camry 207,626 4 Chevrolet Cruze 32,871 Honda Accord 186,860 5 Honda Accord 31,677
Winners and Losers % change in sales among major brands from June 2012 Winners June Winners 6 mos. Losers June Losers 6 mos. 1 Jaguar 59% 1 Cadillac 33% 1 Scion -25% 1 Lincoln -9% 2 Subaru 42% 2 Porsche 30% 2 Smart -23% 2 Mitsubishi -7% 3 BMW division
PRESS RELEASE Diminished Value of Georgia, Atlanta’s leading auto appraisal company is relocating its headquarters. “The newly refurbished space enables our company to accommodate recent growth and provides room for future expansion,” says Antoine Rached, Owner. Diminished Value of Georgia employs several full-time employees as well as a dozen appraisal
PRESS RELEASE PRWEB 6/30/2013 Diminished Value of Georgia was featured on WSB-TV Atlanta’s consumer investigation unit as part of their review of insurance company claim practices in Georgia. In the report, they showed Vivian Joyce who suffered a rear end collision and received a $1.74 check for her loss. After
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2013 Vehicle Valuation Manual –Title Ad Valorem Tax Fair Market Value is the value listed in the Department of Revenue assessment manual minus trade-in for dealer sales. If not listed in the assessment manual, use the greater of the value from the bill of sale or the “clean retail”
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid – Diminished Value Wholesale X-CL Clean Average Rough Base $17,450 $16,550 $15,000 $12,850 Options $0 $0 $0 $0 Mileage ($2,550) ($2,000) ($1,450) ($800) Region $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $14,900 $14,550 $13,550 $12,050 Trade In X-CL Clean Average Rough Base N/A $16,775 $15,385 $12,140 Options N/A
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD – Turbo Diesel – Diminished Value holesale X-CL Clean Average Rough Base N/A $17,025 $13,775 $11,075 Options N/A $5,900 $5,900 $5,537 Mileage N/A $700 $900 $0 Region N/A $0 $0 $0 Total N/A $23,625 $20,575 $16,612 Trade In X-CL Clean Average Rough
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class SLK55 2D Roadster – Diminished Value Wholesale X-CL Clean Average Rough Base $37,000 $35,600 $31,900 $27,600 Options $0 $0 $0 $0 Mileage $275 $375 $550 $0 Region $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $37,275 $35,975 $32,450 $27,600 Trade In X-CL Clean Average Rough Base N/A $35,880 $32,640
2011 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350 4D Luxury Sedan – Diminished Value MSRP: $49,400 VIN: WDDHF5GB5B MPG: 17/24 Wholesale X-CL Clean Average Rough Base $35,800 $34,400 $31,600 $27,800 Options $0 $0 $0 $0 Mileage $550 $675 $850 $0 Region $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $36,350 $35,075 $32,450 $27,800 Trade In X-CL Clean Average Rough
Actual Cash Value v. Replacement Cost There are several different methods by which your insurance company may calculate the amount it will pay you for a loss. Payment based on the replacement cost of damaged or stolen property is usually the most favorable figure from your point of view, because
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