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Not all Auto Appraisers are created equal!

In Georgia, if you’re at fault or if it’s somebody else’s fault, you’re owed your vehicle’s loss in value. It’s the law! Collecting diminished value on the other hand depends on many factors, the most important of which is the selection of a competent auto appraiser. In our experience, there

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Auto Accident? Your car suffered Diminished Value!

1- Get the knowledge, Know your rights after a wreck. 2- Get our Comprehensive Auto Appraisal Report. 3- Get fully compensated for your Loss. What is diminished Value? Diminished Value (DV) or Accelerated depreciation, is the loss of resale value a vehicle suffers if prior damage or damage history is

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Commercial General Liability Insurance

Advertising injury Injury arising out of slander, libel, disparagement, violation of a person’s right to privacy, misappropriation of advertising ideas or style of doing business, or infringement of copyright, tile, or slogan. Aggregates Collect or gather into a mass, whole, or total. Related to insurance limits. Aircraft, Watercraft, and Autos

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Audi Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – March 2016

Dealer Specials for Audi Vehicle This list shows current cash-back offers, discount financing and other incentives. Click any Make for full incentives information. Makes not linked are not known to be offering incentives at this time. 2016 Audi A3 e-tron 0.0% Financing, 2.78% Lease 2015 Audi A3 3.79% Financing 2016

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17C FORMULA CALCULATOR EXCEL

[schema type=”product” name=”17C FORMULA” description=”diminished value formula 17c” ] DV-17C-FORMULA-CALCULATOR-EXCEL Diminished Value Worksheet        Claim Number   Claim Rep / Date   Vehicle Owner   Year/Make/Model   Mileage   NADA Value                   Step 1. Base Loss of Value (10% of NADA value above) $0.00         Step 2. Damage Severity Modifier 0.00  Modifier Extent of Damage     1.00 Severe damage to the structure of the vehicle   0.75 Major damage to the structure and panels   0.50 Moderate damage to

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Client Reviews

Lisa Wilson, Atlanta, Georgia: My insurance company had denied me diminished value for my auto accident. I  ask them to explain to me how they came up with the values and the adjuster could only say my car was repaired back to its pre-accident state. I had never heard of diminish

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1994 Toyota Supra

1994 Toyota Supra VIN DECODER JT2JA82J0RC000000 J COUNTRY: Japan T MAKE: Toyota 2 VEHICLE TYPE: Passenger Car J ENGINE:6-cyl. 2997cc/220hp FI A 8 MODEL:Supra 2 SERIES_1: N/A J BODY STYLE: Coupe, W-Sport Roof 0 CHECK DIGIT: data not available R YEAR:1994 C ASSEMBLY PLANT: Cambridge, Ont, CAN SERIAL NUMBER: 000000

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Now Hiring | Independent Auto Inspector| Savannah, GA

POSITION FILLED 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 Savannah Area. Qualifications / Requirements:   Automotive experience (sales, repair, body shop)  Auto Claims Experience (insurance adjuster etc…), preferable but not mandatory

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What to do after you get in an accident

Here is a list of things to do right after an accident. Its a good idea to print out the list a keep in your glovebox just in case…… What to do after an accident: 1. Check to see if anyone is injured. If so, call 911 2. Call the

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Toyota Prius Base 4D Hatchback

Vehicle Info For  2013 Toyota Prius Base 4D Hatchback MSRP: $24,200 VIN: JTDKN3DU7D5698000 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $18,475 UVC: 2013900288 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $25,750 MPG: 51/48 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 215/45R17 Weight: 3204 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 98 @ 5200 Fuel Type: Hybrid Transmission: A Taxable HP:

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1964 Shelby Superformance Cobra

Carroll Shelby’s Superformance Cobra represents the crown of the American sports car.The Superformance Cobra combines a classic aluminum body with Ford’s lightweight 260ci V-8 engine, making it a potent competitor. The Superperformance Cobra weighs a mere 1,200 lbs with a 260 hp engine with a 4-speed transmission with rack-and-pinion steering.

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2001 Ferrari 360 Spider

In 1999, Ferrari replaced the F355 with the 360 Modena coupe, which shifted followed by the 360 Spider edition. Both the 360 Modena & the 360 Spider versions were more curvaceous with aluminum bodies. Due to the use of aluminum throughout the car,  the 360 Spider was a giant leap

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1988 Porsche 911 Carrera

The 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera features a 3.2-liter flat six engine that produces 214 hp and rockets the Carrerra from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. It also comes with black leather upholstery, air conditioning, power windows, sunroof & AM/FM/Cassette stereo. The front seats are lower than in previous

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1964 Dodge 440

The Dodge 440 was separated from the smaller Dart 440 in 1963. It features a 119 inch wheelbase, identical to the Dodge 330 & Dodge Polera. The 440 was available as a 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop & 4-door station wagon. It was considered a “mid-range model” and was

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1928 Model A Ford Pickup

The Model A was the 2nd big success for Ford, following in the wake of the Model T. It was first produced in 1927 and was available in just 4 standard colors. The Model A has a water-cooled, 4-cylinder engine that provided 40 hp and its top speed was around

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1970 Chevelle -SS 454

The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 wraps a lean, butch exterior around serious big-block horsepower. With inexpensive & ample parts, ease of restoration and classic all-American appeal, this is the muscle car that nearly everyone with gasoline in their veins wants in their garage. Restyled in 1970, a squared-off C-pillar, subtly

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Truck Segments vs. Car Segments

Truck Segments Vs. Car Segments: This week, the recent downward market trend we have been seeing over the previous four weeks in car segments has taken a pause with slightly better value retention and truck segments have also shown more decline than car segments.   Car segments that showed the

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No Niche Unfilled – Charting US Market Model Proliferation

Over the years, car manufacturers all over the world have gone to some pretty crazy lengths to bring in all potential customers.  Don’t take my word for it, just look at all the various types and classes of vehicles that have flooded the market over the last 10-20 years. Companies

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The Free Estimate Game:

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