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Betterment in Auto Insurance Claims

Betterment in Auto Insurance Claims, what is it and how can you calculate it? Betterment is defined as the increase in value a vehicle experiences after a major mechanical repair. It is applied to items that wear out and are usually replaced during the automobile’s normal life. For example: Timing

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Auto Sales in the US 2009-2013

US auto sales chart for the last five calendar years as reported by automakers. US auto sales chart for the last five calendar years as reported by automakers. Brand Rank 09 -13 Var Market Share Total Units Sold 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Ford 1 40% 15.23% 9,845,335 2,412,224 2,168,015

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Georgia Used Car Dealer Application

Georgia Used Car Dealer Application Application Questions How do I get a license for a used car dealership? You must submit a complete Application for Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License.  Refer to the Information Sheet for Used Motor Vehicle Dealers for more detailed information on the required documents that must

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Acura Competitors on Google AutoComplete

While researching different competitors of Acura on Google, we decided to use the autocomplete  feature to see what the #1 search term on google are for A specific Acura model. As you type within the search box on Google, Autocomplete helps you find information quickly by displaying searches that might

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Georgia Lien Release Sample Car loan

GEORGIA PRESCRIBED FORM FOR RELEASE OF LIEN ON AUTOMOBILES I (We) hereby certify that the lien or encumbrance on VIN# Year/Make/Model   Is / was hereby released on                                                                       . Full payment of _____________ was made on _________ and hereby fully satisfies the lien. These funds, in cash, have been

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Atlanta Snowmageddon 2014 – Car Accidents and Appraisals

In January 2011, Atlanta was hit with a massive snow storm, the whole city was offline for about 5 days. Elected officials declared that their departments were unprepared for that storm but will put systems in place for the next time. So, here you are, 3 years to the dot

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Diminished Value of Georgia Achieves TrustDale Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Diminished Value of Georgia Achieves TrustDale Certification 1/27/2014 Atlanta, GA – Consumer Investigative Reporter and CEO, Dale Cardwell, of TrustDale, announced today the selection of Diminished Value of Georgia as the newest recommended provider for car appraisals in Atlanta. This announcement marks Diminished Value of Georgia official status

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2014 State Bar of Georgia Midyear Meeting

2014 State Bar of Georgia Midyear Meeting is a large event hosting hundred of Georgia attorneys. Diminished Value of Georgia is proud to be a sponsor and an exhibitor at this meeting. The keynote speaker will be governor Nathan Deal. Date: January 09, 2014 – January 11, 2014 Place: InterContinental Buckhead 2014-State-Bar-of-Georgia-Midyear-Meeting-Flyer

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wishing all our customers & partners a wonderful holiday season & a prosperous & safe new year 2014. From all the company team here at Diminished Value of Georgia we wish you and your families all the very best for the Holiday season and the New Year. 2013 has been

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Car Makes Google Autocomplete

While researching different car makes on Google, we decided to use the autocomplete  feature to see what the most search terms on google are for that specific car make. As you type within the search box on Google, Autocomplete helps you find information quickly by displaying searches that might be

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Happy Holidays 2013

We would like to take this opportunity to tell you how much we appreciate your business. We realize that you have many other choices when it comes to car appraisals, and we truly thank you for your loyalty to Diminished Value of Georgia!   We will be closing at 2

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Best of Kudzu 2013

Diminished Value of Georgia Review: Awarded Best of 2013 on Kudzu, now 2 years in a row. Voted by the Kudzu Community as a Top Alpharetta Appraisal Services Alpharetta – December 12, 2013 – Diminished Value of Georgia was named a Best of 2013 winner for Alpharetta Appraisal Services on

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Carfax Free Report

Get a Carfax Report for Free, here’s how: As I was doing some keyword research on Google Adwords, I realized that while the search term “carfax” is being googled 368K times per month, the term “Carfax Free” and its variants was being searched 67K times per month.   Why are

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Insurance Direct Repair Program Body Shops DRP

Direct Repair program or DRP is the industry standard description of a body shop that is affiliated with the insurance carrier. Insurance carriers have many different names for their DRP body shops, (service first, pro-shop, select service, blue ribbon shop, etc…) DRP Shops have usually entered into an agreement with

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CAR PRICE MARKET UPDATE FALL 2013

CAR PRICE MARKET UPDATE FALL 2013 The Big ‘Fall’ If we needed a reminder that it is not unusual for a large percentage of yearly depreciation to occur over the fall months of September, October, and November, we just had one. Big time. Some of the steepest declines we have

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GTLA 2013 Holiday Workshop

GTLA 2013 Holiday Workshop Agenda GTLA’s Annual Holiday Workshop on Friday, December 13th at the St. Regis Hotel Buckhead.  Located in the exquisite enclave of Buckhead just a few miles from Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, the St. Regis Hotel Atlanta stands out as an impeccably groomed “in-town” resort with

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Happy Thanksgiving 2013

Dear Clients,   We would like to take this opportunity to tell you how much we appreciate your business.  We realize that you have many other choices when it comes to Auto Appraisals, and we truly thank you for your loyalty to Diminished Value of Georgia!   We will be

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