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Q1 and Q2 2012

As the first half of 2012 is coming to an end, last week, our company surpassed 1,000 appraisals year to date. I want to thank my staff, field inspectors, contractors and clients for making this important milestone happen. Antoine Rached Owner

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Diminished Value Statute of Limitations By State

If your car has lost value after an accident, you may be entitled to compensation through a diminished value (DV) claim. But there’s a catch—every state has a statute of limitations, a legal time limit on how long you have to file your claim. This timeframe starts on the date

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Longest Lived Cars List

[pb_slideshow group=”0″] 1990 Honda Accord ( 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 1996 Dodge Ram2500 1990 BMW 325i 1989 Saab SPG 900 1983 Mercedes 240D 1966 Volvo P1800 1985 Lincoln Town Car

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MPG Improvements 2008-2012

BMW 328i   from 19/28 to 24/36 Dodge Challenger from 13/18 to 18/27 Hyundai Accent from 24/33 to 30/40 Hyundai Elantra from 25/33 to 29/40 Kia Sorento from 16/22 to 21/29 Mercedes C350 from 17/25 to 20/29 Subaru Impreza from 20/25 to 27/36 Volvo S80 from 16/24 to 20/29

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Rate Increase

As of 3/1/2013  our auto appraisal rates are as follows: Desk Appraisal: $150 Field Appraisal: $275 Please make a payment here. Thank you. Antoine Rached Owner

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2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID OR NOT?

The All-New Lexus GS is a very attractive looking vehicle. In this post we will discuss which model to pick, the standard Gasoline (GS350) or the hybrid (GS450h). As far as performance there is only a 0.1 second improvement on the 0-60 benchmark. Even though the hybrid possesses more horsepower,

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Vehicle Classification Codes

Code   Cars Description Code  Trucks Description ELC Entry Level Car CPT Compact Pickup EMC Entry Mid-Size Car CSU Compact SUV ESC Sporty Car FPT Full-Size Pickup FSC Full-Size Car FSU Full-Size SUV LLC Luxury Level Car FVC Full-Size Van Cargo NLC Near Luxury Car FVW Full-Size Vans Wagon (Pass) PLC

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Latest Search Interest Results Report

Search Interest Results (SIR) Report Looking for the latest information about what cars and trucks are hot ? Updated every Monday, the Search Interest Results (SIR) Report lets you know what brands and vehicles have been of particular interest during the past week.

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Market Update

MARKET UPDATE May 29, 2012 Gas Prices Retreating Now that we have had five or six consecutive weeks where the price of gasoline has retreated the market for those vehicles most sensitive to the cost of fuel is moving as well. Those fuel sipping econo-cars and hybrids are coming back

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The 10 best Gas Saving Tips

Tip 1: Accelerate Faster from dead stop Tip#2: Open Windows & Turn off A/C @ Low Speeds Tip#3: Avoid Hard Stops Tip#4: Max the tire pressure Tip#5: Warm up your engine Tip#6: Avoid Idling at all costs Tip#7: Close windows and Turn ON A/C at high speeds Tip#8: Replace Air

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North America car and truck production — February and YTD

North America car and truck production — February and YTD Feb. 2012 Feb. 2011 Feb. % change 2 mos. 2012 2 mos. 2011 2 mos. % change AutoAlliance 13,983 10,911 28% 26,074 16,527 58% BMW Mfg. Corp. 27,248 21,267 28% 53,179 38,569 38% Chrysler Group 197,540 145,938 35% 382,823 285,729

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Best Fuel Economy 2012

With gas prices reaching $4 per gallon, there’s been a renewed interest in gas sippers, below is a list of the best gas mileage vehicles of 2012: Nissan Leaf 106MPGe (electric car) Chevy Volt 61MPGe (electric car) Toyota Prius 44MPG Honda Civic Hybrid 41MPG Lexus Ct200h 40MPG Smart 39MPG Honda Insight

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Best Models of 2012

The auto models for 2012 in 10 different categories: Family Sedan: Tie between Toyota Camry & Hyundai Sonata Sport: Ford Mustang Small Ute: Toyota RAV4 Minivan: Toyota Sienna Sport Sedan: Infiniti G Hybrid: Toyota Prius Compact: Subaru Impreza Pickup: Chevy Avalanche Family SUV: Toyota Luxury Sedan: Lexus LS460L

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