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2013 Acura RDX

Diminished Value Calculator  :2013 Acura RDX 4D Utility MSRP: $34,320 VIN: 5J8TB3H31DL009626 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $26,950 UVC: 2013020059 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $35,558 MPG: 20/28 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 235/60R18 Weight: 3717 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 273 @ 6200 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP: 29.4

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2012 Jeep Wrangler

Diminished Value Calculator  :2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2D Utility 4WD MSRP: $22,045 VIN: 1C4AJWAG0CL202811 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $21,125 UVC: 2012480051 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $26,645 MPG: 17/21 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 255/75R16 Weight: 4900 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 285 @ 6400 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: M Taxable

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2011 Audi Q7

Diminished Value Calculator  :2011 Audi Q7 Prestige 4D Utility TDI 3.0 MSRP: $62,900 VIN: WA1VMAFEXBD010429 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $40,725 UVC: 2011080247 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $65,754 MPG: 17/25 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 275/40R20 Weight: 7044 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 225 @ 3750 Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: A

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2013 GMC Sierra

Diminished Value Calculator  :2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Ext Cab 4D MSRP: $32,320 VIN: 1GTR1VE05DZ107766 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $27,300 UVC: 2013340755 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $35,395 MPG: 14/19 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 245/70R17 Weight: 6900 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 302 @ 5600 Fuel Type: Flex Transmission: A

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2013 BMW 3-Series 328i

Diminished Value Calculator  :2013 BMW 3-Series 328i 4D Sedan MSRP: $36,850 VIN: WBA3A5C5XDF601382 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $29,525 UVC: 2013100127 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $42,345 MPG: 23/33 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 225/50R17 Weight: 3410 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 240 @ 6000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP:

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2011 Toyota Tundra

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2011 Toyota Tundra MSRP: $30,490 VIN: 5TFEY5F18BX102362 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $22,750 UVC: 2011900357 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $32,244 MPG: 14/18 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 255/70R18 Weight: 7000 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 381 @ 5600 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP: 43.8 Wheelbase: 145.7

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2011 BMW 335is

Diminished Value Calculator  :2011 BMW 335is MSRP: $58,200 VIN: WBADX1C55BE569617 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $33,825 UVC: 2011100090 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $63,975 MPG: 17/26 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 225/45R17 Weight: 3946 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 320 @ 5900 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: M Taxable HP: 26.3 Wheelbase: 108.7

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USAA Admitting Bias – Appraisal Clause

This is a follow-up article to the “USAA and First Party Claims” piece published on our website a year ago. This is an answer from USAA basically admitting that their appraisal clause does not reference impartiality. Below is  the content of the letter sent by USAA to one of our clients

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Diminished Value of Georgia Receives Top Rating

UPDATE: DVGA has been voted one of the Best Of 2016 winners! Now 5 years in a row. (Jan 22, 2017)   Atlanta-based Diminished Value of Georgia voted Best of 2015 on Kudzu  (Jan 26, 2015) 4 years in a row! ATLANTA (January 29, 2015) – Diminished Value of Georgia, Atlanta’s

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2011 Infiniti M37

Diminished Value Calculator  :2011 Infiniti M37  MSRP: $46,500 VIN: JN1BY1AP8BM323682 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $25,875 UVC: 2011400043 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $50,725 MPG: 18/26 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/45R18 Weight: 3858 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 330 @ 7000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP: 33.8 Wheelbase: 114.2

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2014 BMW 3-Series 328i

Diminished Value Calculator  :2014 BMW 3-Series 328i 4D Sedan MSRP: $37,100 VIN: WBA3A5G58ENP33428 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $33,325 UVC: 2014100127 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $43,025 MPG: 23/35 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 225/50R17 Weight: 3410 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 240 @ 6000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP:

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2011 Toyota Prius

Diminished Value Calculator  :2011 Toyota Prius  MSRP: $23,050 VIN: JTDKN3DU3B0283232 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $15,200 UVC: 2011900288 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $25,541 MPG: 51/48 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 195/65R15 Weight: 3274 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 98 @ 5200 Fuel Type: Hybrid Transmission: A Taxable HP: 16.1 Wheelbase: 109.4

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2011 Kia Sportage

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2011 Kia Sportage LX 4D Utility MSRP: $20,295 VIN: KNDPB3A2XB7067063 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $13,475 UVC: 2011485079 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $21,403 MPG: 22/31 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 225/60R17 Weight: 4519 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 176 @ 6000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP:

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Encompass Insurance Claims

The contact for the Diminished Value department at Encompass is: Gail Speed Senior Claims Adjuster gail.speed@encompassins.com Tel: 678-475-6158 P.O. Box 105089 Atlanta, GA 30348-5089 The Encompass Insurance claims department is graded 0/10 (ZERO) on our list of the best and worst insurance carriers. Based on feedback from our clients, the

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2012 Kia Optima EX 4D Sedan

Diminished Value Calculator  :2012 Kia Optima EX 4D Sedan MSRP: $23,200 VIN: 5XXGN4A7C Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $15,925 UVC: 2012485037 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $24,297 MPG: 24/34 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 215/55R17 Weight: 3223 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 200 @ 6300 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP:

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Georgia Farm Bureau

The contact info of the claims manager at Farm bureau is: Patrick Smith Georgia Farm Bureau Claims PO Box 7777 Macon, Georgia 31209 jpsmith@gfb.com Tel: (478) 474-0679 Extension#4041 Georgia Farm Bureau claims department is graded 0/10 (ZERO) on our list of the best and worst insurance carriers. Based on feedback

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2013 GMC Terrain SLT

Diminished Value Calculator  :2013 GMC Terrain SLT  MSRP: $29,355 VIN: 2GKALUEK6D6221021 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $21,575 UVC: 2013340070 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $31,425 MPG: 22/32 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 235/60R17 Weight: 4960 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 182 @ 6700 Fuel Type: Flex Transmission: A Taxable HP: 19.2 Wheelbase:

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2013 Mazda CX-9

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2013 Mazda CX-9  MSRP: $34,785 VIN: JM3TB2DA5D0404639 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $26,825 UVC: 2013540240 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $36,102 MPG: 17/24 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 245/50R20 Weight: 5831 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 273 @ 6250 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP: 33.8 Wheelbase: 113.2

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2015 Toyota Tacoma

Diminished Value Calculator  :2015 Toyota Tacoma MSRP: $22,875 VIN: 5TFJX4CN6FX047984 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $26,475 UVC: 2015900434 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $23,988 MPG: 19/24 Mileage Cat: A Tire Size: 215/70R15 Weight: 4900 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 159 @ 5200 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP: 22.4 Wheelbase: 127.4

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