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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

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2011 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350

Diminished Value Calculator  :2011 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350  MSRP: $49,400 VIN: WDDHF5GB6BA430866 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $26,125 UVC: 2011560187 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $58,669 MPG: 17/24 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/45R17 Weight: 3825 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 268 @ 6000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP: 32.9

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2014 Acura RLX

Diminished Value Calculator  :2014 Acura RLX  MSRP: $60,450 VIN: JH4KC1F97EC003042 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $39,075 UVC: 2014020088 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $61,950 MPG: 20/31 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 245/40R19 Weight: 3997 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 310 @ 6500 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP: 29.4 Wheelbase: 112.2

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2014 Audi A5 Premium

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2014 Audi A5 Premium  MSRP: $46,600 VIN: WAUCFAFH9EN009592 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $39,300 UVC: 2014080232 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $50,991 MPG: 20/29 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 245/40R18 Weight: 4034 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 220 @ 6000 Fuel Type: Flex Transmission: A Taxable HP: 16.9 Wheelbase:

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2014 Honda Odyssey

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Wagon MSRP: $41,880 VIN: 5FNRL5H97EB010404 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $35,975 UVC: 2014360122 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $43,128 MPG: 19/28 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 235/60R18 Weight: 4581 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 248 @ 5700 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP:

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2007 Dodge Charger

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2007 Dodge Charger R/T 4D Sedan MSRP: $30,515 VIN: 2B3KA53H67H729244 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $11,400 UVC: 2007240390 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $34,125 MPG: 17/25 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 225/60R18 Weight: 4031 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 340 @ 5000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable

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Diminished Value Explained

The Difference in Value between a Wrecked and Repaired Vehicle and One that’s Never Been Wrecked. By Diminished Value of Georgia.   The value of an automobile naturally depreciates over time and use. However when an accident occurs, a car suffers from diminished value, as the estimated worth of the

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2011 Porsche Boxster S 2D Roadster

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2011 Porsche Boxster S 2D Roadster MSRP: $58,600 VIN: WP0CB2A83BS730175 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $41,675 UVC: 2011740036 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $66,600 MPG: 19/26 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 235/40R18 Weight: 2987 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 310 @ 6400 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: M Taxable HP:

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab 4WD MSRP: $39,825 VIN: 3GCUKREC7EG153058 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $35,000 UVC: 2014160910 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $42,575 MPG: —/— Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 245/70R17 Weight: 7100 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 285 @ 5300 Fuel Type: Flex Transmission:

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2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350 2D Coupe MSRP: $52,200 VIN: WDDKJ5KBE Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $42,975 UVC: 2014560025 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $59,517 MPG: 20/28 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 235/40R18 Weight: 3619 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 302 @ 6500 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A

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2013 Chevrolet Corvette

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2013 Chevrolet Corvette GS 2D Coupe MSRP: $56,000 VIN: 1G1YW2DW5D5110023 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $41,100 UVC: 2013160415 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $63,360 MPG: 16/26 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 275/35ZR18 Weight: 3311 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 430 @ 5900 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable

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2011 Ford Edge SEL 4D Utility

Diminished Value Calculator  :2011 Ford Edge SEL 4D Utility   MSRP: $30,220 VIN: 2FMDK3JCB Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $19,200 UVC: 2011300928 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $32,060 MPG: —/— Mileage Cat: C Tire Size: 245/60R18 Weight: 5155 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 285 @ 6500 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class CLK500 2D Cabriolet MSRP: $62,200 VIN: WDBTK75G5 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $12,275 UVC: 2005560127 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $64,882 MPG: 17/22 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 225/45ZR17 Weight: 3585 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 302 @ 5600 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A

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2014 Honda Accord Sport 4D Sedan

2014 Honda Accord Sport 4D Sedan     MSRP: $24,515 VIN: 1HGCR2F54EA245520 Adj. State: Georgia Fin Adv: $19,150 UVC: 2014360183 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $26,305 MPG: 26/35 Mileage Cat: C Tire Size: 235/45R18 Weight: 3342 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 189 @ 6400 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP: 18.7

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