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Top Vehicles Appraised in 2021

Top Vehicles Appraised in 2021 Below is a list of the top 10 vehicles appraised by Diminished Value of Georgia in 2021. 7,742 cars appraised: Rank Vehicle Appraisals Percentage 1 Ford F150 405 5.23% 2 Nissan Altima 373 4.82% 3 Honda Accord 260 3.36% 4 BMW 3-Series 249 3.22% 5

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The Correct Tire Pressure According to Vehicle Type

The Correct Tire Pressure According to Vehicle Type Many people are not certain whether their tires are at optimum pressure, and this is more alarming than it may sound. Running your car with the wrong tire pressure can lead to life-threatening situations while on the road. Your tires are what

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How to Boost Your Vehicle’s Fuel Efficiency

How to Boost Your Vehicle’s Fuel Efficiency Buying a fuel-efficient car is great, both, for your gas savings and also for the environment. Nonetheless, even if you do not have a car that is geared towards fuel efficiency, simple changes in your driving habits can have a great impact on

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What to Look for on a Test Drive?

What to Look for on a Test Drive? You just cannot purchase a car without test driving it first to see whether it is in good driving conditions.  The way a car deal goes is that a salesperson first gives you a tour of the car and explains all that

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Why Buying a Car Has Become Easier than Ever

Why Buying a Car Has Become Easier than Ever Making a car purchase often brings about plenty of anxiety for a consumer. This is usually due to the countless variables that you have to consider before you decide on investing heavily on a car. Nevertheless, as time progresses, things tend

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August 2021 Automotive Market Update

August 2021 Automotive Market Update   Wholesale values declined for the seventh week in a row, but sales rates increased as sellers adjusted floors in reaction to the softening market. On a volume-weighted basis, the overall Car segment decreased -0.58%. All three van segments had gained this past week, with

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Automotive Manufacturers Recommended Collision Repair Processes

Automotive Manufacturers Recommended Collision Repair Processes Some vehicle manufacturers have specific and recommended repair processes and procedures as well as recommended equipment to maintain vehicle warranty. For details, please check with the applicable manufacturer. Known manufacturer recommendations are as follows: • BMW recommends: ·         The use of specific paint products

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How Is 3D Printing Used In The Automotive Industry

How Is 3D Printing Used In The Automotive Industry 3D printing is perhaps one of the most significant inventions in this century, as it gives manufacturers the chance to create virtually anything and everything, including machine components, homeware, device casings, weaponry, prosthetic limbs, and even automotive parts. The automotive industry

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The Most Reliable Cars of 2021

The Most Reliable Cars of 2021 When it comes to automobiles, there are different factors that people keep in mind while considering which one they should buy. If you have a make in mind, you would need to choose between different models and find the one that suits you. There

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Top Automotive Startups To Look Out For in 2021

Top Automotive Startups To Look Out For in 2021 Although there has been a lot of economic uncertainty and turmoil in the past 2 years, mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, things are look bright as ever when it comes to the automotive industry. Taking a welcome shift from traditional

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Different Operational Vehicles by Different Automakers in the US.

Different Operational Vehicles by Different Automakers in the U.S. The automotive industry is one of the top industries in the world, and there are several automakers in the United States that sell operational vehicles throughout the country. According to the Made in America Auto Index, 65% of the vehicles inside

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To Buy or Not to Buy: Perks and Pitfalls of Electric Cars

Electric cars have become hugely popular in the past decade, and even if you don’t own them or plan on buying them, there is a vast array of information that ensures you know everything about them. Over the years, the technology has become cheaper and accessible, leading to more affordable

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Top 7 Trends in the Automotive Industry That Deserve Your Attention

The advent of technology and innovation has revolutionized many different industries and sectors, including the automotive industry, which has seen a massive paradigm shift towards smart cars, driverless cars, electric cars, and much more. There are many new and emerging trends in the automotive industry that will only continue to

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The Used Car Price Inflation of 2021

The Used Car Price Inflation of 2021 Our company appraises hundreds of vehicles a month and we’ve noticed a steady rise in vehicle values. The same car is worth more today than it was a year ago.  Below is a pricing analysis of the top 5 vehicles we’ve appraised so

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6,000 Pound Vehicle List – Special IRS Depreciation Tax Benefit

Special IRS Depreciation Tax Benefit of Buying 6,000 lb Cars and Trucks. The informational guide and list in this article are updated for 2023. List of Vehicles with GVWR exceeding 6,000 lbs. Under the current tax law, vehicles with a GVWR of 6,000 lbs or more are exempt from annual depreciation

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Auction Retention Index for the Top 10 Makes September 2020

Auction Retention Index – ARI The Auction Retention Index is a good indicator of market stability. Theoretical retention is at or around 100%, but with market turbulence, this index can greatly fluctuate.  If the index is under 100%, wholesale inventory is being transacted below the target price, meaning cars are

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Top 5 Vehicles Appraised in 2019

List of the top 10 vehicles appraised for Diminished Value for 2019.
Rank Make Model Percentage Count
1 Toyota Camry 4.86% 521
2 Ford F150 2.96% 317
3 Honda Accord 2.73% 292
4 Toyota Corolla 2.58% 276
5 Honda Odyssey 2.46% 264
6 Nissan Altima 2.39% 256
7 Toyota Sienna 2.15% 230
8 Chevy Malibu 1.67% 179
9 Dodge Ram 1.43% 153
10 BMW 3-Series 1.29% 138

Other Vehicles 75.48% 8,085

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Ten Things That Cancel Car Insurance

Ten Things That Cancel Car Insurance The need for motor vehicle insurance is universal, even though terms may differ across international borders. For example, what is known as a deductible in the United States is called an excess in Australia, for example. What may be unique, though, is how insurers

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