What a wonderful 2011 we had! It was our pleasure helping 2,000+ clients achieve +$6,000,000.00 in Diminished Value and Total Loss increases, our mission could not have been possible without the contributions of our staff our families and friends. As we look forward to 2012, we wish you and your
November auto sales in the US posted the best monthly sales rate since the anomalous surge in Aug 2009, related to the federal government’s Cash-for-Clunkers program. Industry sales rose by 14 percent overall in the month, to about 994K units, propelled by broader availability of vehicles to meet American consumers’
Sample of diminished value appraisals done this week: 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder…………………….. Cost of Repairs = $2,315 DV = $1,750 2006 Ford Five Hundred……………………………… Cost of Repairs = $4,450 DV = $2,100 2011 Chevrolet Camero………………………………… Cost of Repairs = $9,000 DV = $3,100 2012 Ford Explorer……………………………………… Cost of Repairs =
October 2011 and YTD (2011) Oct. 2011* 1 Ford F series/Super Duty 69,595 2 Chevrolet Silverado 39,949 3 Dodge Ram 32,448 4 Honda Accord 29,527 5 Nissan Altima 29,365 6 Ford Escape 29,345 7 Nissan Tiida/Versa 28,775 8 Ford Fusion 28,434 9 Chevrolet Cruze 26,786 10 VW Jetta (6th gen.)
Oct. 2011** Oct. 2010 Oct. % change 10 mos. 2011* 10 mos. 2010 10 mos. % change AutoAlliance 10,107 10,669 -5% 97,997 105,046 -7% BMW Mfg. Corp. 25,771 17,126 51% 235,171 124,792 89% CAMI 0 23,246 – 0 198,366 – Chrysler Group 168,771 148,580 14% 1,664,301 1,358,112 23% Ford Motor
Sample of diminished value appraisals performed this week: 2009 Chevrolet Traverse……………………….. Cost of Repairs = $10,550 DV = $3,000 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500…………………….. Cost of Repairs = $6,750 DV = $4,000 2011 Nissan Juke………………………………….. Cost of Repairs = $5,550 DV = $2,450 2006 BMW M5…………………………………….. Cost of Repairs =
November lease deals are not as widespread as the deals automakers offered last month. Strong sales from several luxury brands have led them to curtail new car leasing offers. On the other hand, there are plenty of new car lease deals available from carmakers with less luxury cachet. If you’re
Sample of diminished value appraisals performed this week: 2009 Mazda CX-9………………………………………. Cost of repairs = $16,100 DV = $4,700 2004 Dodge Ram ……………………………………….. Cost of repairs = $10,300 DV = $2,700 2011 Hyundai Genesis…………………………………. Cost of Repairs = $2,875 DV = $2,350 2004 Ford F-150 Lariat……………………………….. Cost of Repairs = $6,725
The following vehicles have the highest rated sales (by unit) in September 2011: 1. Ford F series……………………………… 54,410 2. Chevrolet Silverado…………………… 43,698 3. Toyota Camry……………………………. 24,851 4. Ram…………………………………………. 24,522 5. Nissan Altima……………………………. 24,356 6. Ford Escape………………………………. 20,225 7. Honda Accord……………………………. 19,787 8. Honda CR-V……………………………… 19,604 9. Ford Fusion………………………………. 19,510 10.
Examples of a few appraisals done this week: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox…………………. Cost of repairs = $6,000 DV = $2,900 2011 Kia Sportage………………………….. Cost of repairs = $2,900 DV = $1,800 2009 Ford Expedition……………………. Cost of Repairs = $14,000 DV = $6,100 2009 Nissan Sentra……………………….. Cost of repairs = $4,800 DV
Days supply on Oct. 1, 2011 (stock by brand) Smallest Subaru………………….. 20 Mini……………………… 22 Hyundai……………….. 23 Kia……………………….. 27 Audi……………………… 27 Largest Saab………………………. 178 Fiat……………………….. 92 Mitsubishi……………… 85 Lincoln………………….. 82 Buick…………………….. 79 Days supply on Oct. 1, 2011 (stock by maker) Smallest Subaru…………………… 20 Hyundai-Kia………….. 25 BMW…………………….. 29 American Honda……. 33
BMW (2011 models) 3 Series, 5 Series GT, Z4 ……………………. $1,000-$4,500 ActiveHybrid 7………………………………….. $2,000 Ford 2011 Focus ………………………………………. $2,000 2011 Mustang…………………………………… $1,500-$2,000 2010 F-150………………………………………. $$4,500-$5,500 2010 Explorer Sport Track, Fusion Hybrid…………. $2,000 Lincoln (2010 models) MKT……………………………………………….. $5,000 Mercury 2011 Grand Marquis…………………………. $5,500 2011 Mariner, Milan…………………………. $3,500 2011 Mariner Hybrid, Milan
Example of a few appraisals done this week: 2009 BMW 135i……….. Cost of repairs = $4,200 DV = $3,000 2007 Toyota Corolla…. Cost of repairs = $5,650 DV = $1,330 2008 Lexus IS250……. Cost of repairs = $11,,500 DV = $4,000 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT…. Cost of repairs =
*Dealer progams may vary by region BMW (2011) 7 Series…………………. $0-$10,000 5 Series GT……………. $3,500 ActiveHybrid 7………. $2,000 Ford (2011) Focus……………………. $2,000 Mustang……………….. $1,500-$2,000 Mercury (2011) Grand Marquis……… $5,500 Marnier, Milan……… $3,500 Mariner Hybrid, Milan Hybrid……… $1,500 Chevrolet 2012 Impala………………….. $0-$3,000 2012 Corvette, Camaro…… $1,500 2012 Colorado……………….. $0-$3,000 2011 HHR,
Example of a few appraisals done this week: 2005 Cadillac XLR……….. Cost of repairs = $4,900 DV = $2,850 2011 Ford Mustant GT….. Cost of repairs = $7,100 DV = $3,100 2010 Honda Accord……… Cost of repairs = $8,300 DV = $2,400 2006 Jeep Liberty……….. Cost of repairs = $9,200 DV =
Example of a few appraisals done this week: 2009 Honda CR-V……… Cost of repairs = $6,800 Diminished Value = $2,300 2010 Honda Accord……. Cost of repairs = $6,100 Diminished Value = $3,200 2011 Toyota Avalon…….. Cost of repairs = $6,300 Diminished Value = $3,750 2008 BMW X3…………… Cost of repairs =
Example of a few appraisals done this week: 2007 Lexus IS250…… Cost of repair = $3,700 Diminished Value = $2,040 2011 Kia Sorento…….. Cost of repair = $3,000 Diminished Value = $1,700 2005 Honda Accord… Cost of repair = $7,000 Diminished Value = $2,320 2006 BMW X5……….. Cost of repair =
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