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Hiring Field Appraisers and Inspectors

  Field Appraiser / Inspector positions are open to candidates with a minimum of 10 years automotive experience and who are self-directed and motivated. Responsibilities include: 1) Inspect customer vehicles after body shop repairs. 2) Evaluate the quality of work performed by the collision repair facility. 3) Confirm the repairs

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Diminished Value Missouri

Missouri-Diminished-Value The Missouri Department of Insurance has published a bulletin describing consumer’s rights and process when filing a claim. Below is the section describing diminished value: What is diminished value? “Diminished value is the difference in fair market value of the auto immediately before the accident and the auto immediately

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Filing Suit Pro-Se Small Claims Court

Below is the text for the complaint you’d file if going Pro-Se (without an attorney) at Small Claims Court  or Magistrate Court. If you’re suing a driver who hit your car in small claims court, below are the forms you need. Most Georgia counties have the same form. Statement-of-Claim-Magistrate-court-Sample  (3rd Party)📄

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Smaller Cars Hit Hardest in Depreciation over the Last 3 Months

Market Insights – August 2015 It is clear where consumer demand is currently, with smaller car segments feeling the heaviest depreciation, while pickups, SUVs and crossovers are at the opposite end of the spectrum. Market Insights – August 2015 📄 Smaller Cars Hit Hardest in Depreciation over the Last 3 Months

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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!

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