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Mini Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – April 2016

Deals Specials for Mini Vehicle, April 2016.   Year Mini 36mo 48mo 60mo 72mo Cash 2016 Cooper Hardtop 0 – – – – Special APR – 2016 (Mini Financial Services) exp. 05/02/2016 0 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.009 OwnersChoice Financing – 2016 (Mini Financial Services) exp. 05/02/2016 0 0.0317 n/a n/a n/a 2016 Cooper Hardtop 4DR 0

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Subaru Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – April 2016

Deals Specials for Subaru Vehicle, April 2016.   Year Subaru 36mo 48mo 60mo 72mo Cash 2016 BRZ 0 – – – – Special Low Rate – National (Subaru Motor Finance) exp. 05/02/2016 0 0.0149 0.0149 0.019 0.019 Special Low Rate (Subaru Motor Finance) exp. 05/02/2016 0 0.0449 0.0449 0.0449 0.0449 2016 Crosstrek 0 – – –

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U.S. Car Sales, Retail vs. Fleet – February 2016

U.S. Retail vs. Fleet Sales, February 2016.   Retail vs. fleet sales Estimated retail and fleet volume for Feb. 2016 vs. Feb. 2015 Feb. Feb. 2 mos. 2 mos. Feb. 2016 Feb. 2015 2 mos. 2016 2 mos. 2015 2016 % retail 2015 % retail Feb. 2016 % retail 2015

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Buick Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – April 2016

Deals Specials for Buick Vehicle, April 2016.   Year   Buick   36mo 48mo 60mo 72mo Cash 2017 Enclave Convenience (1SD) $0   – – – –   GMF APR Incentive Program (GM Financial) exp. 05/02/2016 $0   STD STD STD STD 2017 Enclave Leather (1SL) $0   – – – –  

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U.S. Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices – January

Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices.   Average wholesale used-vehicle prices, January Average Prices ($/Unit) Average Prices ($/Unit) Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Jan 2016 Dec 2015 Jan 2015 Prior Month Prior Year Compact $6,656 $6,398 $7,392 4.0% -10.0% Midsize 7,820 7,356 7,977 6.3% -2.0% Fullsize 6,767 6,522

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US Production Auto Market Report – February 2016

Automotive US Production Report for February 2016     Row Manufacturer Feb-16 Jan-16 Change Percet Change 1 BMW Group 36,509 30,641 5,868 19.20% 2 Daimler AG 29,741 30,902 -1,161 -3.80% 3 FCA 207,798 210,937 -3,139 -1.50% 4 Ford Motor Co. 298,827 267,824 31,003 11.60% 5 General Motors Co. 296,222 217,984

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Auto Market US Sales Report – February 2016

Automotive Market US Sales Report for February 2016   Row Manufacturer Feb-16 Jan-16 Change Percent Change 1 Aston Martin 86 86 0 0.00% 2 BMW Group 25,442 21,425 4,017 18.70% 3 Daimler AG 25,632 26,962 -1,330 -4.90% 4 FCA 183,607 155,562 28,045 18.00% 5 Fiat Group 180 180 0 0.00%

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BMW Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – March 2016

Deals Specials for BMW Vehicle   2015 BMW 228 2.99% Finance, 3.24% Lease 2016 BMW 228 $1,000 Cash Back, 0.9% Finance, 3.24% Lease 2015 BMW 320 2.99% Finance, 3.24% Lease 2016 BMW 320 $1,500 Cash Back, 0.9% Finance, 3.24% Lease 2015 BMW 328 Gran Turismo 2.99% Finance, 3.24% Lease 2016

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Bentley Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – March 2016

Dealer Specials for Bentley Vehicle     2015 Bentley Continental GT 2.99% Financing, 0.02% Lease 2016 Bentley Continental GT 2.99% Financing, 2.52% Lease 2015 Bentley Flying Spur 2.99% Financing, 0.02% Lease 2016 Bentley Flying Spur 2.99% Financing, 2.52% Lease 2015 Bentley Mulsanne 2.99% Financing, 0.24% Lease 2016 Bentley Mulsanne 2.99% Financing,

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Aston Martin Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – March 2016

Dealer Specials for Aston Martin Vehicle   This list shows current cash-back offers, discount financing and other incentives. Click any Make for full incentives information. Makes not linked are not known to be offering incentives at this time. 2015 Aston Martin DB9 4.21% Lease2016 Aston Martin DB9 4.21% Lease 2015

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Acura Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – March 2016

Dealer Specials for Acura Vehicles This list shows current cash-back offers, discount financing and other incentives. Click any Make for full incentives information. Makes not linked are not known to be offering incentives at this time. 2015 Acura ILX 3.29% Financing 2016 Acura ILX 1.9% Financing, 0.02% Lease 2015 Acura

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Where can I find my VIN# ?

View driver’s side dashboard through the windshield The door post on the driver’s side Vehicle Title Vehicle registration card Auto insurance certificates.

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30 Most reliable cars of the last two decades

Top 30 Most Reliable Used Cars (1992 – 2012) Honda Accord Subaru Forester Mazda MX-5 (Miata) Toyota Yaris Toyota Camry / Lexus ES Honda Civic Honda CR-V Toyota RAV4 Lexus IS / Toyota Corolla Mazda 6 (626) Toyota Landcruiser Volvo S/V40 MINI Suzuki Vitara Mazda 3 Saab 9-5 Lexus LS400

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Most Appraised Vehicles

Our company appraises dozens of vehicles every week, below is a list of the top 5 appraised vehicles. #1 Nissan Altima Average Mileage: 48K Average Damage amount: $5,500 Average Loss in Value: $2,200 #2 Honda Odyssey Average Mileage: 36K Average Damage amount : $8,500 Average Loss in Value: $4,000 #3  Toyota

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Atlanta-based Diminished Value of Georgia voted Best of 2015 on Kudzu

Car appraisal company earns award for the fourth year. Atlanta-based Diminished Value of Georgia voted Best of 2015 on Kudzu Vehicle appraisal business Diminished Value of Georgia was awarded Best of 2015 by Kudzu, a leading online directory that ranks businesses based on user reviews. This is the fourth consecutive year

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SiteAnalytics for diminishedvalueofgeorgia.com

Weekly report 14-Feb-2016 – 20-Feb-2016 diminishedvalueofgeorgia.com All page impressions from the same computer are summarised as one visit. The visits are uniquely identified on the basis of the IP address and the browser ID. As several people may share a computer (e.g. in a cybercafé), the number of visits may

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NMVTIS Brand Definition Glossary

  NMVTIS Brand Definition Glossary Brand Name Description Agricultural Vehicle The vehicle will primarily be operated on private roads for agricultural purposes. Antique The vehicle is over 50 years old. Bond Posted The insurance company has issued a bond on the vehicle because the ownership of the vehicle cannot be

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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 that they will collect that amount. Insurance companies know who the legitimate appraisers are, so don’t get caught up in the estimate

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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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