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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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Top Junior Executive Vehicles

Entry Level Luxury ( Junior Executive) vehicle list, which one to buy: Mercedes-Benz C-Class -While the C-Class has had the same look for a while, a lot that has changed. The dashboard is more up to date and the old V-6 engine has been swapped with a turbocharged 1.8-liter 4-cylinder

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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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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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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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2015 GTLA Annual Convention

2015-GTLA-Annual-Convention-Brochure APRIL 30 – MAY 1, 2015         The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead 14 CLE HOURS INCLUDING 3 TRIAL, 1 ETHICS & 1 PROFESSIONALISM SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE Annual President’s Cup Golf Tournament – sponsored by Forge Consulting Welcome Reception – sponsored by Butler Wooten Cheeley & Peak LLP President’s

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Car Market Insights April 2015 V2

In this week’s report, the Black Book editorial team reports on data trends straight from the auction lanes that may be showing signs of a tired tax season. Comments from the lanes and data show that used vehicle inventories have been replenished, and remarketers are seeing signs of a buyer

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Cars most likely to get a ticket

List of Cars most likely to get a ticket Vehicle Times more likely to get a ticket Mercedes SL 4 Toyota Camry 3.5 Sicon TC 3.4 Hummer H2 2.9 XB 2.7 Mercedes CLS 2.6 Acura Integra / TSX 1.9 Pontiac Grand Prix 1.8 Mercedes CLK 1.8 VW GTI 1.8 Picture

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Tony Rached – Atlanta

➤ Tony Rached is the owner and operator of Diminished Value of Georgia, the company was launched in 2007 and has expanded to cover the entire state of Georgia With more than a dozen inspectors and employees, DVGA is the largest independent vehicle valuation company in the state of Georgia

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Mercedes New Model Naming for 2015

Mercedes-Benz is revising the vehicle model naming in 2015. For those that are unfamiliar with the different vehicle names this might be a bit confusing. In a recent press release Mercedes-Benz details some of these changes, so lets take a look at the SUVs. With the new naming the SUVs

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Diminished Value of Georgia has Helped Clients Obtain an Additional $12.3 Million in Insurance Settlements So Far This Year.

Diminished Value of Georgia, Atlanta’s #1 auto appraisal company, helps claimants achieve higher insurance settlement amounts on loss-in-value claims. Diminished Value of Georgia helps claimants achieve higher insurance settlement amounts on loss-in-value claims. ATLANTA (September 26, 2014) – Diminished Value of Georgia is celebrating a record increase in the amount

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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