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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

Diminished Value Calculator  :2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Class GL450 4D Utility MSRP: $61,950 VIN: 4JGBF7BE8BA635002 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $33,025 UVC: 2011560156 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $67,784 MPG: 13/17 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 275/55R19 Weight: 6944 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 335 @ 6000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable

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2010 Jaguar XF Premium 4D Sedan

2010 Jaguar XF Premium 4D Sedan   VIN:   SAJWA0GB0A UVC:   2010460048 VIN + UVC:   SAJWA0GBA048 MSRP:   $56,150 Finance Advance:   $29,975 Model Number:   9510 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   62,414 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $24,550 24 $21,025 30 $19,400 36 $17,775 42 $16,225

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List of Cars Most Likely to Get a Ticket

It’s long been said that red and silver cars are more likely to get stopped & ticketed by the police. Despite the fact that is simply just a rumor, it turns out the vehicle you drive can play a large part. Below is a list of cars most likely to

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Georgia Car Dealer Forms

35 Used Car Dealer Application Package (Rev 02-15) 35 Application for Change of Designee 35 Application for Temporary Site Permit (Rev 9-05) 35 Bond Form 35 Change of Location or Name 35 Complaint 35 Fee Schedule 35 Qualified Alien Status Form 35 Used Car Continuing Education Audit Form 99 Reference

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Cars And Trucks Depreciation Rate Increases Year Over Year

The Black Book Market Insights report this week looks at the continuing impact late-year seasonality is having across all car and truck segments. What’s more, the report offers front-line insight from remarketing executives at Ford and General Motors, who both offer a glimpse into auction strategies for key segments, CPO

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Cars And Trucks Experience Largest Price Decline

Auction Values – Market Insight.  This week we examine the continued effects the price of gas is having on smaller cars and entry-level cars, which are showing some of the largest declines of the year. Interestingly, even though diesel prices also remain low, they are not having a similar impact

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2012 HONDA CR-V EX-L DIMINISHED VALUE CLAIM

Vehicle Info For  2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4D SUV FWD    2012 HONDA CR-V EX-L   MSRP: $27,245 VIN: 5J6RM3H72CL005700 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $20,625 UVC: 2012360146 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $28,325 MPG: 23/31 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 225/65R17 Weight: 3408 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 185 @ 7000

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VW Diesel Models Depreciating Faster at Auctions

VW-Diesel-Models-Depreciating-Faster-at-Auctions The Black Book Market Insights report this week takes a look at the depreciation trends of specific Volkswagen diesel vehicles affected by the recent emissions/software situation. The report shows that since September 18, each vehicle has displayed a higher level of depreciation compared with its competitive gas models. “Car

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NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 20-279.21(D1)

Diminished Value Law in North Carolina  NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 20-279.21(D1) [maxbutton id=”3″] § 20-279.21.  “Motor vehicle liability policy” defined. (a)        A “motor vehicle liability policy” as said term is used in this Article shall mean an owner’s or an operator’s policy of liability insurance, certified as provided in G.S.

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Who is the worst insurance carrier?

Question: Who is the worst insurance carrier? Answer: USAA (United Services Automobile Association) Below are the contact details of the individuals at USAA who handle Diminished Value claims: R.J. Brauneker | Manager | Insurance Operations Auto, Security, & Recovery- Physical Damage, P&C Insurance Group, USAA 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78288

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GuideOne Insurance Diminished Value Formula

GuideOne calculates your diminished value based on the formula listed below.  Your completed settlement recap is enclosed.   Diminished Value Formula   Given the problems with using estimates, or agreed costs to repair, as well as the inadequate reporting of mileage, our formula will use modifiers for each of these

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Hiring Field Appraisers and Inspectors

  Field Appraiser / Inspector positions are open to candidates with a minimum of 10 years automotive experience and who are self-directed and motivated. Responsibilities include: 1) Inspect customer vehicles after body shop repairs. 2) Evaluate the quality of work performed by the collision repair facility. 3) Confirm the repairs

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Diminished Value Missouri

Missouri-Diminished-Value The Missouri Department of Insurance has published a bulletin describing consumer’s rights and process when filing a claim. Below is the section describing diminished value: What is diminished value? “Diminished value is the difference in fair market value of the auto immediately before the accident and the auto immediately

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Filing Suit Pro-Se Small Claims Court

Below is the text for the complaint you’d file if going Pro-Se (without an attorney) at Small Claims Court  or Magistrate Court. If you’re suing a driver who hit your car in small claims court, below are the forms you need. Most Georgia counties have the same form. Statement-of-Claim-Magistrate-court-Sample  (3rd Party)📄

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Smaller Cars Hit Hardest in Depreciation over the Last 3 Months

Market Insights – August 2015 It is clear where consumer demand is currently, with smaller car segments feeling the heaviest depreciation, while pickups, SUVs and crossovers are at the opposite end of the spectrum. Market Insights – August 2015 📄 Smaller Cars Hit Hardest in Depreciation over the Last 3 Months

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Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s 2015 Auto Torts Workshop

Diminished Value of Georgia sponsors the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s 2015 Auto Torts Workshop Atlanta’s number one car appraisal company will sponsor and present an exhibit at the GTLA’s Auto Torts Workshop GTLA-2015-Auto-Torts-Workshop Press Release 📄 ATLANTA (July 25, 2015) – This summer, Diminished Value of Georgia, Atlanta’s top automobile appraisal company,

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Worst Cars 2015 – Cost of Ownership

Highest Cost of Ownership  – Cars of 2015 Vehicle Low MSRP High MSRP 5 year cost of Ownership Annual cost of Ownership Cost Ratio* 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class  $                  84,000.00  $             215,250.00  $                                    214,593.00  $                                       42,918.60 255% – Winner 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class  $                  94,400.00  $             230,900.00  $                                    235,067.00  $                                       47,013.40 249%

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Georgia chiropractors 2015 Fall Conference & Trade Show

GCA’s 103rd Annual Fall Conference & Trade Show October 23-25 at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North.  About 350 doctors of chiropractic are expected to attend this year’s conference which includes highly popular speakers Dr. Fab Mancini, Dr. Ted Carrick and Kathy Mills Chang. In addition to booth space, a number

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