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Manheim Auctions Location Directory

Manheim Auctions is the largest car auction in the US and the world. The auction has more than 100 worldwide location and selling millions of vehicles per year. Below is a listing of the auction locations in the US. Manheim Auctions US Locations Alabama (1 Location) Manheim Birmingham Phone: 205-956-4700

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Buy It Now Wholesale Car Index – August 2018

Below is a list of the top 10 auction cars sorted by how many are being sold Buy-it-Now and how the sale price relates to the auction average (MMR). A: Price under 80% of Auction Average B: Price at or  Below Auction Average C: Price above 120% of Auction Average

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August 2018 Market Report

Reporting shows how cars overall held better retention than trucks this past week, with Sporty Cars again increasing slightly. The report also shows the latest two-year retention trends for Compact Cars, which have actually remained stable compared to last year. The used vehicle market values remain unusually strong. The depreciation

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Car Accident Fatalities by State by Party Affiliation

Population, fatal motor vehicle crashes, motor vehicle crash deaths and motor vehicle crash death rates per state, 2016. Deaths per 100,000 population, all 50 States from least fatal to most fatal. Q: Which state has the lowest car accident fatality rate A: Rhode Island Q: Which state has the highest

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Auto Auction Inventory Sources

Q: What are the top sources for inventory at a car auction? A: Finance and Off lease vehicles comprise the top inventory source at a car auction. Below is a table listing the various car inventory sources by seller at a dealer auction. Vehicle Inventory Sources at Auction 1 Captive

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Tips for Buying a Car at Auction

Car auctions give an efficient and streamlined way for sellers to dispose of their inventory and for buyers to purchase cars at a reasonable price. The top inventory sources at a car auction are: Vehicle Inventory Sources at Auction Captive Finance / Off Lease 31.86% Dealer Consigned / Trade-In 21.62%

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Most Popular Car Auction Colors

Q: What’s the most popular vehicle color at an auto auction? A: Black is the most popular vehicle color at an auction. Below is the full list of car colors at US auction as of June 2018.   Out of 57,478 vehicles surveyed, black was the most popular with 20%.

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Auto Auction Statistics – June 2018 Report

June 2018 Auto Auction Report: Auto Auction Statistics – June 2018 Report (PDF) Data for Auto Auction Statistics – June 2018 Report (Raw Data – PDF) Data Analysis of auction vehicle inventory in the United States for June 2018. We inventoried and analyzed 158,416 vehicles offered for sale at car auctions

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Claims Assistant Position Open

Diminished Value of Georgia is the leading firm in Atlanta for car appraisals and insurance claims. We are hiring an Office Assistant to join our growing team. If you’re a passionate self-starter, Diminished Value of Georgia is a perfect place to grow your career. Apply now! Responsibilities Greet visitors in

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Sports Car Values on the Rise

Used Car Market Insights  This week’s Market Insights report offers the latest evidence that the spring season has come to an end, with cars and trucks seeing similar depreciation last week. The report looks back at spring, where the mainstream sedan segments performed the best, led by Compact Cars increasing

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Top Rated Car Makes

Which Auto Brands are Rated the Highest by Car Shoppers? Top 5 Selling Automakers: Toyota 7.2M units VW 6.1M Units Ford 5.9M Units Honda 4.7M Units Chevy 3.8M units Top 10 Rated Automakers in 2018 Genesis Audi BMW Lexus Porsche Kia Subaru Tesla Honda Toyota The rating above utilizes three

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New Car Color Popularity 2000-2015

Car buyer tastes have changes in the past 15 years, the graph below outlines the color preferences of new car buyers from 2000 to 2015. Top Car Colors White Black Grey Silver Red Blue Maroon Yellow Green All other Colors

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Used Vehicle Market Insights – April 2018

Over the last six weeks, compact cars are up 3% in value. Small car segments, as well as medium sedans, have outperformed the market this month. One indication to the reason is the increase in Gasoline prices. Below is a chart outlining the gas price increase this year versus last

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Empty Gas Tank Range Per Vehicle – 2018 List

Wondering how far you can drive your car on empty? Below is a list of vehicles sold in the US in 2018 by range from the minute the fuel light turns on. Driving on empty can harm your vehicle. It is recommended to fill up at  1/4 tank as to

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Diminished Value Demand Letter

When making a Diminished Value claim, it is important to send the insurance company a written demand. The written demand needs to contain the following information: Loss Payee ( Name of person owning vehicle) At Fault driver’s Name Date of Loss (Date of Accident) Claim Number Description of your Vehicle

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GoldFein Claims Management

ATTN: INSURANCE ADJUSTERS DO YOU WANT TO BEAT GOLDFEIN CLAIM MANAGEMENT? WE CAN HELP ALL POINTS BULLETIN Are you an insurance adjuster who received a demand letter from the Goldfein Claim Management company? If so, do you want to defeat them? We have the proven experience to defeating their inflated demands for Diminished

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Feb 2018 Car Market Insights

Q1 Auction Sales Performing Well Momentum picking up steam in the early weeks of the spring selling season, with prices rising on Sub-Compact Cars, Compact Cars, and prices unchanged on Mid-Size Cars. The Black Book Retention Index illustrates how recent retention rates on Sub-Compact Cars have made it a good

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California Auto Body Repair Consumer Bill of Rights

CALIFORNIA AUTO BODY REPAIR CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS IN CALIFORNIA A CONSUMER IS ENTITLED TO: Select the auto body repair shop to repair auto body damage covered by the insurance company. An insurance company shall not require the repairs to be done at a specific auto body repair shop. An

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Diminished Value Story

Diminished Value Story – Appraisal Engine Video Script: Alice is driving her beautiful new car when all of a sudden Eric who’s distracted rear ends her! Oh no! Alice’s new car is now damaged. Eric’s insurance company gives Alice money to fix her car Now Alice goes to sell her

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