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2014 Cadillac CTS

2014 Cadillac CTS Elevates to Challenge World’s Best   – Longer, lower and leaner sedan drives into heart of midsize luxury segment   – Lightweight technologies, including aluminum door structures, contribute to lower curb weight and nearly 50/50 weight balance   – New Vsport model offers new Cadillac Twin-Turbo V-6

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Holt Demand Georgia

The Southern Insurance v Holt court case Holds Georgia Insurance Carriers Liable For Bad Faith if they reject settling claims at the policy limit once a time limit demand is issued.   Simply stated, insurance carriers are required to process claims in good faith when a reasonable attempt is made

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2013 Lexus IS 250 2D Convertible

2013 Lexus IS 250 2D Convertible – Diminished Value VIN:   JTHFF2C25D2527817 UVC:   2013500043 VIN + UVC:   JTHFF2C2D043 MSRP:   $42,610 Finance Advance:   $39,575 Model Number:   9521 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $32,075 24 $28,550 30 $26,950 36 $25,375 42

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PROPERTY DAMAGE RELEASE

Property Damage Release Document Sample (PD Release) Claim Number 12-123456789   PROPERTY DAMAGE RELEASE John Q Public for the sole consideration of  $5,555.50 United States funds, in hand paid, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby release, remise and forever discharge Jane Doe and their successors and

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Carfax Price Calculator Fail

The Carfax price calculator, a very bad pricing tool that attempts but fails to establish a vehicle’s value after an accident. I’ve been wanting to write an article about the carfax pricing calculator  for a while now, partly because many of my clients receive a Carfax report from their insurance

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Safeco Insurance Using 17c formula

To Whom It May Concern: You recently filed a claim for damage to your vehicle under your auto policy.  Georgia law requires that we consider any potential loss of value when we evaluate the damage to your auto. This potential loss varies from auto to auto and from accident to

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Two Impalas for 2014

GM has announced that they will continue producing the aging, unattractive and mundane old generation Chevrolet Impala as a fleet-only vehicle. This would include corporate leases, rental cars, livery and law enforcement. The updated Chevy Impala will be sold to retail customers starting April 2013.

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Deer Collisions

The Map above shows, state by state the likelihood of hitting a deer. For example in Georgia, out of 151 accidents, one is with a deer. This numbers are actually deflated as drivers without full coverage usually don’t report these accidents. The state with the most deer collisions, it’s West

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Title Ad Valorem Tax Fee Update

NEW TAVT UPDATE **HB 266 UPDATE 03-07-2013** The State recently passed HB 266 which provides for some sweeping changes to the new TAVT tax and the regional T-SPLOST (Transportation Penny Tax) Please read the following summary of the bill as provided by the Georgia Department of Revenue. We heavily recommend

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Body Shop Warranty Form

This certificate confirms that the repairs, which you and the selected Collision Center agreed to have performed on Repair Order Number ____ have been completed. We warranty our work as long as you own the vehicle as specified below. This warranty shall only apply if the defects occur under normal

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Estimate of Record Abbreviations

The following is a list of additional abbreviations or symbols that may be used to describe work to be done or parts to be repaired or replaced: SYMBOLS FOLLOWING PART PRICE: m=MOTOR Mechanical component. s=MOTOR Structural component. T=Miscellaneous Taxed charge category. X=Miscellaneous Non-Taxed charge category. SYMBOLS FOLLOWING LABOR: D=Diagnostic labor

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Best Of Kudzu Award

Diminished Value of Georgia Awarded Best of 2012 on Kudzu Voted by Kudzu users as a top company in the Atlanta, Georgia Diminished Value of Georgia was named a Best of 2012 winner in appraisal services on Kudzu, the leading source of local business information and consumer reviews. Over 5

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What is Carfax?

What is Carfax? Carfax was founded in 1984 by Ewin Barnett, whose initial objective was to combat odometer fraud. The company has since grown its database from 10,000 records to more than ten billion today. A major turning point in Carfax’s history occurred in 2000, a year after it became

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DVGA in the News

Diminished Value of Georgia as featured on WSB-TV Atlanta. WSB-TV’s report on Diminished Value. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, get our free Diminished Value quote before you settle your claim with the insurance company.

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Now Hiring – Atlanta Auto Inspector – Independent Contractor

Diminished Value of Georgia is an industry Leading auto appraisal company located in Atlanta Georgia. We are currently seeking an independent auto inspector to cover the Atlanta, GA Area. Qualifications / Requirements: Automotive experience (sales, repair, body shop) Auto Claims Experience (insurance adjuster etc…), preferable but not mandatory Clean Driving

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2013 Georgia Emissions Requirements

Reprint Georgia Emissions Certificate IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE’S 2013 EMISSION INSPECTION TEST EARLY: Georgia’s Clean Air Force (GCAF) recommends having your vehicle inspected four to six weeks prior to the registration renewal date every year (the vehicle owner’s birthday). ONGOING MAINTENANCE: Follow the recommended maintenance and tune-up schedule for

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Georgia’s New Ad-Valorem Tax

STATE OF GEORGIA GEORGIA HOUSE BILL 386 New Ad Valorem Title Tax (“TAVT”) HB 386 (O.C.G.A. § 48-5B-1) The motor vehicle portions of this bill provide as follows: # For motor vehicles titled in Georgia on or after March 1, 2013, this bill will: Exempt purchases of such vehicles from

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Non-Original Equipment and Recycled Parts

Before agreeing to have non-OEM parts installed on your vehicle, make sure those parts do not influence the safety and comfort of your vehicle. Please read this form carefully before agreeing to a repair and call us to schedule a repair quality checkup. Non-Original Equipment and Recycled Parts – Word

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