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Vehicles in Operation By Carmaker List – 2020

Book1 Top 5 Car Makers by Total Vehicles in Operation Ford, 43 Million Chevrolet, 40 Million Toyota, 34 Million Honda, 23 Million Nissan, 17 Million Top 5 Car Makers by Percentage of Vehicles Older than 5 Years Scion, 88% Dodge, 80% Smart, 76% Chrysler, 75% Buick, 71% Top 5 Car

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Collision Repair Estimates are on a Steady Rise

Collision Repair Estimate on Steady Rise Traffic levels — as well as accidents — plummeted during the pandemic as many people worked from home and rarely ventured out, body shops offset the volume shortfall by increasing estimates beyond normal monetary inflation.  She says most shops reported a 15 to 20

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March 2021 Automotive Market Update 2

March 2020 Automotive Market Update A quick recap of industry-related headlines over the last month: The market experienced record-breaking price increases this past week, as the supply and demand imbalance continued to drive up wholesale prices. We have been tracking these week-over-week price changes since 2009 and last week’s overall

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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