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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Hardtop

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2D Convt/Hardtop VIN:   JM1NC2PF8B UVC:   2011540208 VIN + UVC:   JM1NC2PFB208 MSRP:   $28,550 Finance Advance:   $22,125 Model Number:   MX5GT6P Price Includes:   AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   22,627 Mileage Cat:   A Residual Months Value 12 $16,775 24 $14,650 30 $13,725 36 $12,825 42 $11,950 48 $11,075

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2009 Cadillac CTS-V

2009 Cadillac CTS V 4D Sedan – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   1G6DN57P69 UVC:   2009140045 VIN + UVC:   1G6DN57P9045 MSRP:   $58,575 Finance Advance:   $37,375 Model Number:   6DN69 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   26,514 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $23,050 24 $18,725 30

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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2D Convertible

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2D Convertible – Diminished Value VIN:   JM1NC25F29 UVC:   2009540045 VIN + UVC:   JM1NC25F9045 MSRP:   $22,750 Finance Advance:   $15,375 Model Number:   MX5SPA Price Includes:   AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   A Residual Months Value 12 $10,875 24 $9,375 30 $8,725 36 $8,100 42 $7,450 48

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2012 Ford Edge SEL

2012 Ford Edge SEL 4D Utility – Diminished Value- Medium Damage VIN:   2FMDK3J95C UVC:   2012300928 VIN + UVC:   2FMDK3J9C928 MSRP:   $30,945 Finance Advance:   $26,275 Model Number:   K3J Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   18,791 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $20,775 24 $18,075 30 $16,750 36

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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Coupe

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Premium 2D SAV – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN:   SALVT1BG4C UVC:   2012495061 VIN + UVC:   SALVT1BGC061 MSRP:   $56,445 Finance Advance:   $46,975 Model Number:   DYNPR2D Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12

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2012 Audi A5 Premium Plus Coupe Quattro 2.0T

2012 Audi A5 Premium Plus 2D Coupe Qtro 2.0T – Diminished Value – VIN:   WAURFAFR4C UVC:   2012080233 VIN + UVC:   WAURFAFRC233 MSRP:   $42,200 Finance Advance:   $35,925 Model Number:   8T3569 Price Includes:   AT LTH Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   14,335 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $30,450 24 $27,300 30 $25,850

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2010 Honda Element LX

2010 Honda Element LX 4D Utility – Diminished Value- Severe Damage VIN:   5J6YH1H30A UVC:   2010360116 VIN + UVC:   5J6YH1H3A116 MSRP:   $20,525 Finance Advance:   $16,200 Model Number:   YH1H3AEW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   20,119 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,375 24 $9,975 30 $9,275 36 $8,600

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State Farm Rejecting Diminished Value on a 100K Mile Car

State farm is using the erroneous 17c formula to assess diminished value on a $11,900 car that suffered $5,000 in damage. Would you buy this car for the same price as an undamaged counterpart?   Regarding your claim against our insured for property damage to your vehicle, State Farm has

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2013 Dodge Durango R/T AWD

2013 Dodge Durango R/T 4D Utility AWD – Diminished Value VIN:   1C4SDJCT4D UVC:   2013240156 VIN + UVC:   1C4SDJCTD156 MSRP:   $38,595 Finance Advance:   $35,100 Model Number:   WDES75 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $26,725 24 $23,900 30 $22,250 36 $20,625 42

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0 Turbo

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4D Sedan 2.0 Turbo – Diminished Value VIN:   5NPEC4ABB UVC:   2011380116 VIN + UVC:   5NPEC4ABB116 MSRP:   $27,045 Finance Advance:   $20,775 Model Number:   27452 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $14,700 24 $12,025 30 $10,875 36 $9,750

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2007 Audi A3 S-Line

2007 Audi A3 S-Line 4D Hatchback 2.0T – Diminished Value VIN:   WAUHF78P7 UVC:   2007080125 VIN + UVC:   WAUHF78P7125 MSRP:   $29,020 Finance Advance:   $14,425 Model Number:   8PA52C Price Includes:   AT AC SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   45,000 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36 $0

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2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS

2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4D Sedan – Diminished Value   VIN:   5NPDH4AEC UVC:   2012380009 VIN + UVC:   5NPDH4AEC009 MSRP:   $17,445 Finance Advance:   $16,050 Model Number:   45412F45 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   11,000 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,975 24 $10,075 30 $9,150 36 $8,225 42

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sport Sedan

2012 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350 4D Sport Sedan – Diminished Value – VIN:   WDDHF5KBC UVC:   2012560189 VIN + UVC:   WDDHF5KBC189 MSRP:   $50,490 Finance Advance:   $40,225 Model Number:   E350W Price Includes:   AT NAV AC CC LTH Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   11,500 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $33,925 24 $28,875

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4D Utility

2010 Lincoln MKX 4D Utility VIN:   2LMDJ6JC0A UVC:   2010520038 VIN + UVC:   2LMDJ6JCA038 MSRP:   $38,345 Finance Advance:   $22,850 Model Number:   J6J Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   51,794 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $18,100 24 $15,175 30 $13,875 36 $12,575 42 $11,425 48 $10,300 60

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2010 Mini Cooper

2010 Mini Cooper Base 2D Hatchback – Diminished Value – Major Damage   VIN:   WMWMF3C56A UVC:   2010600001 VIN + UVC:   WMWMF3C5A001 MSRP:   $18,800 Finance Advance:   $14,225 Model Number:   1010 Price Includes:   AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   32,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $11,750 24 $10,500 30

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2012 Lexus LS460

2012 Lexus LS 460 Base 4D Sedan AWD – Minor Damage – Diminished Value VIN:   JTHCL5EF8C UVC:   2012500040 VIN + UVC:   JTHCL5EFC040 MSRP:   $69,935 Finance Advance:   $55,750 Model Number:   9106 Price Includes:   AT NAV AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   5,361 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $44,600

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2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

2013 Volkswagen Jetta S 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN:   3VW1K7AJD UVC:   2013940233 VIN + UVC:   3VW1K7AJD233 MSRP:   $17,775 Finance Advance:   $17,450 Model Number:   1622J1 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $13,025 24 $11,450 30 $10,600 36 $9,775 42 $9,025

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2012 Audi A4 Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0T

2012 Audi A4 Prestige S-Line 4D Sedan Qtro 2.0T – Diminished Value VIN:   WAUKFAFLC UVC:   2012080092 VIN + UVC:   WAUKFAFLC092 MSRP:   $45,350 Finance Advance:   $34,175 Model Number:   8K256A Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   16,376 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $27,825 24 $23,925 30 $21,850 36

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2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD

2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4D Utility 4WD – Diminished Value VIN:   5FNYF4H54B UVC:   2011360108 VIN + UVC:   5FNYF4H5B108 MSRP:   $35,595 Finance Advance:   $28,125 Model Number:   YF4H5BJNW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   30,351 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $22,100 24 $18,750 30 $17,225 36 $15,700 42

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