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Car Buyer Customer Incentives – October 2018

Car Buyer Customer Incentives – Oct 2018 BMW GROUP Expires Oct. 31. In lieu of rebates, cut-rate financing is available. 2019 models BMW 330, 330 Gran Turismo, 340 Gran Turismo, 430, 430 Gran Coupe, 440, 440 Gran Coupe, 530, 530e, 540, 540D, M4, M550, X3, X4, X6, X6 M $1,000-$2,500

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Hyundai Rebates & Incentives – October 2018

Hyundai Rebates & Incentives – October 2018 1- Hyundai Dealer Cash Rebates Date: October 2018 Model Year Hyundai Model Cash Rebate 2018 Santa Fe not SE $4,000 2018 Sonata 2.0T Spt/ 2.0T LTD/ LTD $3,750 2018 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T $3,750 2018 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L $3,500 2018 Santa Fe

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Department of Motor Vehicles – United States & Canada Directory

Directory of DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) Contact Information Includes Website and Phone Number. Department of Motor Vehicles – United States & Canada Directory UNITED STATES         State: DMV Website: Phone Number: Alabama AL Division of Motor Vehicles 334-242-9000 Alaska AK Office of Motor Vehicles 907-269-5551 Arkansas

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Mechanics Liens on Cars in Georgia

What are Mechanics Liens on Cars in Georgia? Mechanics of every sort can have a special lien on any vehicle required to have a certificate of title by Code Section 40-3-20 for work done, or for UNPAID work done and materials furnished, or for materials furnished in repairing or servicing

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Sharp Depreciation Last Week

The Depreciation Index in September 2018 was up +0.5% compared to August 2018, and is up +1.9% over the last twelve months. The Index ratings over the last few months are a clear indication of the weakness that has been present throughout the used vehicle market in 2018. Depreciation Increased

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Toyota Camry VIN Interpretation

VIN Definition   VIN Interpretation Manufacturer: Toyota (1983 – 2019)   Key Digits 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12-17 Digit 1 : World Source 4 =  USA (1989 – 2019) J =  Japan (1983 – 2019)    Digit 2 : Manufacturer T =  Toyota (1983 – 2019) Digit 3 : Vehicle Type 1 =  Passenger

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Year to Year Depreciation by Segment

Year to Year Depreciation by Segment – Winners and Losers Analysis of Vehicle Depreciation from Oct 1, 2017 to Oct 1, 2018 Small Pickups showing the strongest retention at -5.3% Sub-Compact Luxury CUVs showing the greatest depreciation at -18.8%.   Type Segment Depreciation SUV Sub Compact Luxury CUV -18.8% Car

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Decline in Car Segments

Decline in Car Segments – Market Report Oct 2018 According to auction data car segment depreciation has accelerated over the past two weeks, with Sporty Cars, Mid-Size Cars and Full-Size Cars seeing some of the largest weekly depreciation since the start of the year. Auto Segments Declined More • Volume-weighted,

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