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Top 25 Dealership Groups Based in the U.S – 2016

Top 25 Dealership Groups Based in the U.S – 2016   2015 rank Dealership group name Total new retail units Total used units Total units Total number of dealerships Group revenue all departments* 2014 rank 1 AutoNation Inc.† 339,080 227,290 644,164 254 20,862,000,000 1 2 Penske Automotive Group Inc.†‡ 233,524

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Top Ten Checklist: Buying A Used Car

Visual Examination– The body should appear even, with no irregular spacing between the body joints. All doors and the trunk lid, should open and close with ease. Check for rust. Check the tires and also look for signs of brake fluid leaking on the inside of the tires. You may

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Cloud Computing and Vehicle Safety

Accessing the cloud through a wireless internet connection in a car, has automakers thinking out of the box. Potential features go far beyond present uses of in-car Internet access. With the expanded data storage available, a car could become a highly customized personal assistant connected to the owner’s home, smartphone

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Daily Car News Bulletin for May 31, 2016

Daily Car News Bulletin for May 31, 2016   Volkswagen Profit after Emission Test Scandal VW Group profit rises 3.4% despite steep plunge due to emission test scandal. CEO Matthias Mueller said in the statement that the company has “achieved respectable results under difficult conditions,2016 will be a transitional year for

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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.

Seven things to look for when choosing an appraisal company