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How To Sue In Georgia’s Magistrate Courts

In Georgia, Magistrate Courts let you sue for money claims under $15,000 (fifteen thousand dollars). A Magistrate Judge decides your case after a trial. There is no jury. You do not need a lawyer. However, you may seek help from a lawyer. Georgia Magistrate Court Rules Read moreUSPAP Standard 8-3Hearing

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O.C.G.A. § 33-6-34 UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES

O.C.G.A. § 33-6-34 GEORGIA CODE Copyright 2011 by The State of Georgia All rights reserved. *** Current Through the 2010 Regular Session *** *** Annotations Current Through March 14, 2011 *** Read moreUSPAP Standard 8-3TITLE 33.  INSURANCE CHAPTER 6.  UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ARTICLE 2.  UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES O.C.G.A. § 33-6-34  (2011) §

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O.C.G.A. § 33-4-6

O.C.G.A. § 33-4-6 GEORGIA CODE Copyright 2011 by The State of Georgia All rights reserved. *** Current Through the 2010 Regular Session *** *** Annotations Current Through March 14, 2011 *** Read moreUSPAP Standard 8-3TITLE 33.  INSURANCE CHAPTER 4.  ACTIONS AGAINST INSURANCE COMPANIES O.C.G.A. § 33-4-6  (2011) § 33-4-6.  Liability of insurer for damages

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Automotive Market Report – US Sales – Daimler Group

Automotive Market Report – US Sales – Daimler Group Daimler Group   Read moreClaims Recovered this week! 8/14/11  Manufacturer/ Sep 2015 to Sep 2014 to Change Pct Change Brand Aug-16 Aug-15 Daimler AG 1 Mercedes-Benz 376,040 373,486 2,554 0.70% 2 Smart 6,241 7,803 -1,562 -20.00% Daimler AG Total 382,281 381,289

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Automotive Market Report – US Sales – BMW Group

Automotive Market Report – US Sales – BMW Group   BMW Group   Read moreClaims Recovered this week! 8/14/11   Manufacturer/ Sep 2015 to Sep 2014 to Change Pct Change Brand BMW Group 1 BMW 327,419 352,082 -2466300.00% -7.00% 2 Mini 52,841 61,703 -886200.00% -14.40% 3 Rolls-Royce 1,210 1,156 54

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Paris Auto Show – Global Debuts

Paris Auto Show – Global Debuts Mercedes-Benz will unveil the first electric vehicle from its new range of Tesla-fighting models. Read moreWorst Cars 2015 – Cost of OwnershipVolkswagen brand will debut an all-electric car in hopes of shifting the focus from its diesel emissions-cheating scandal. BMW is keeping most of

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Daily Car News Bulletin for October 3, 2016

Daily Car News Bulletin for October 3, 2016   The Next Wave of Electric Vehicles Read moreWorst Cars 2015 – Cost of OwnershipRenault ZOE electric vehicle stand says “Renault ZOE 400 km. 100% Electric. Now.” That’s 249 miles, of driving range per charge. Call it the second wave of electric vehicles. Volkswagen

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Daily Car News Bulletin for September 26, 2016

Daily Car News Bulletin for September 26, 2016   Embezzlement of $2 Million From Ford-Lincoln Dealership Read moreWorst Cars 2015 – Cost of OwnershipDeAnne Ogden, 54, pleaded guilty of embezzlement of 2 million dollars. A service manager noticed payments to nonexistent vendors. The police determined Ogden had embezzled nearly $2 million from

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Appraisals Performed Year to Date – By Make & Model

Diminished Value of Georgia is Atlanta’s leading car appraisal company.  So far in 2016, we’ve appraised 4,439 vehicles for Diminished Value claims. Read moreClaims Recovered this week! 8/14/11The #1 wrecked vehicle is: Toyota Camry 5.48% The #2 wrecked vehicle is: Toyota Corolla 3.22% Read moreClaims recovered this week! 8/21/11The #3

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Bob West Appraisal Service

Bob West operated West appraisal service for many years, the company processed Diminished Value and total loss appraisals in Atlanta. Bob  passed away a few months ago, our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. We’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Bob numerous times, he will be

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Used Car Buying Tips

When purchasing a used car, there are a few guidelines to go buy to make the most out of your purchase.  Consumers are strongly encouraged to obtain a vehicle history report and have an independent vehicle inspection done.  Other questions you may want to ask before purchasing are listed below. 

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2016 Acura TLX Models and Trim Levels 2016

2016 Acura TLX Models, Retail Prices and Trim Levels 2016   Read moreWorst Cars 2015 – Cost of OwnershipEXTERIOR COLORS: R548P Basque Red Pearl II ………………………………………………………………N/A on Adv …………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C Req Parchment NH788P Bellanova White Pearl …………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C N/A w/Parchment YR601P Black Copper Pearl………………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C Req Espresso or

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Metro Atlanta’s Top 10 Luxury Vehicles

Metro Atlanta’s Top 10 Luxury Vehicles   Read moreClaims Recovered this week! 8/14/11  Top 10 New Models   Top-10 Used Models   Top 10 New SUV Models   Top 10 Used SUV Models 1. Lexus RX 350 1. BMW 3-Series 1. Honda CRV 1. Ford Explorer 2. BMW 3-Series 2.

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2016 Acura RLX Models and Trim Levels 2016

2016 Acura RLX Models, Retail Prices and Trim Levels 2016   Read moreWorst Cars 2015 – Cost of OwnershipEXTERIOR COLORS:NH788P Bellanova White Pearl …………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/CN/A w/Graystone – N/A w/Ebony on AdvNH731P Crystal Black Pearl ………………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/CYR596M Gilded Pewter Met ………………………………………………………………..Only available on Tech & Adv…………………………………………………………N/C N/CReq SeacoastNH782M Graphite

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A claim that’s a few years old!

By law the insurance company is supposed to pay you diminished value, but sometimes they don’t and you don’t ask them to and a few years later you wake up and realize you’ve been screwed out of some money! On a third party claim (not your fault), and since it’s

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2016 Acura RDX Models and Trim Levels 2016

2016 Acura RDX Models, Retail Prices and Trim Levels 2016   Read moreWorst Cars 2015 – Cost of OwnershipEXTERIOR COLORS:548P Basque Red Pearl II ………………………………………………………………All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/CReq Parchment731P Crystal Black Pearl ………………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/CReq Ebony – Req Parchment on Base w/Tech & Advance588P Fathom Blue Pearl ………………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/CReq Graystone

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2016 Acura MDX Models and Trim Levels 2016

2016 Acura MDX Models and Trim Levels 2016   Read moreWorst Cars 2015 – Cost of OwnershipEXTERIOR COLORS: NH731P Crystal Black Pearl ………………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C Req Ebony or Parchment R529P Dark Cherry Pearl………………………………………………………………….All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C Req Parchment B588P Fathom Blue Pearl ………………………………………………………………..Only avail on Tech & Advance………………………………………………….N/C N/C Req Graystone

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2016 Acura ILX Models and Trim Levels 2016

2016 Acura ILX Models and Trim Levels 2016   Read moreWorst Cars 2015 – Cost of OwnershipEXTERIOR COLORS: R548P Basque Red Pearl II ………………………………………………………………N/A on A-SPEC ……………………………………………………………………..N/C N/C Req Parchment NH788P Bellanova White Pearl …………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C N/A w/Graystone B612P Catalina Blue Pearl………………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C N/A w/Parchment NH731P Crystal Black

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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.

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