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Vehicle Bill of Sale by Owner Sample Document

Vehicle Bill of Sale by Owner Sample Document (word .docx) Vehicle Bill of Sale by Owner Sample Document (PDF)   THIS BILL OF SALE is executed on _______, by and between ________, residing at _____________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the “Seller”) and ________, residing at _____________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as

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Depreciation Comparison – Top 5 Used Sedans

Depreciation Comparison – Top 5 Used Sedans If you’re in the market for a family sedan, the top 5 choices for you are: Honda Accord Hyundai Sonata Kia Optima Nissan Altima Toyota Camry These five vehicles are rated highest for most categories, unfortunately no US made vehicles made this top

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Sample Motion to Dismiss Georgia PDF

Sample Motion to Dismiss Georgia PDF   This motion is usually filed with the court when Both parties agreed to a settlement The plaintiff cannot appear at court The facts of the case changed since filing New evidence was in favor of defedant Dismiss and refile in State or Superior

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North Carolina – New Rules for Licensed Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers

To:  All Licensed Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers, Insurance Companies, and Interested Parties  From:  North Carolina Department of Insurance – Agent Services Division Date:  April 9, 2020 RE:  New Rules for Licensed Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers During the Rules Review Commission’s meeting on March 19, 2020, the following new rules were

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Georgia School Bus Stop Arm Violation

eorgia School Bus Stop Arm Violation- Code §40-6-163. Unlawfully passing a school bus results in the highest point assessment on a Georgia Driver’s License. Duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus; reporting of violations
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking from either direction any school bus stopped on the highway shall stop before reaching such school bus when there are in operation on the school bus the visual signals as specified in Code Sections 40-8-111 and 40-8-115, and such driver shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or the visual signals are no longer actuated.(b) The driver of a vehicle upon a highway with separate roadways or a divided highway, including, but not limited to, a highway divided by a turn lane, need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus which is on a different roadway or on another half of a divided highway, or upon a controlled access highway when the school bus is stopped in a loading zone which is a part of or adjacent to such highway and where pedestrians are not permitted to cross the roadway.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-163

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Auction Access now Charges $99 per User

Auction Access now Charges $99 per User Starting January 2020, AuctionAccess will start charging $99 per user for a service that was free for 20 years. Being a monopoly on dealer auction credentialing, AuctionAccess (owned by AutoTec, LLC in Birmingham AL) is now extorting dealers for a fee that usually

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States Ranked by Worst Drivers

States Ranked by Worst Drivers, Most Fatal Collisions Per Miles Driven. Car Accidents List State Number of drivers involved in fatal collisions per billion miles Rank Score Percentage Of Drivers Involved In Fatal Collisions Who Were Speeding # of Drivers Rank Score Percentage Of Drivers Involved In Fatal Collisions Who Were Alcohol-Impaired # of drivers Rank Score Winners

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Car Dealer Industry Labor Force

Below is a table outlining the number of employees in the U.S. motor vehicle and parts dealer industry from 2007 to 2018.   Year Employees x 1,000 Y/Y Change 2007 1,911   2008 1,871 -2.1% 2009 1,634 -12.7% 2010 1,625 -0.6% 2011 1,685 3.7% 2012 1,730 2.7% 2013 1,782 3.0%

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Georgia Magistrates Council Forms

Georgia Magistrates Council Forms. Magistrate Court is often called Small Claims Court. This court helps regular citizens represent themselves (pro-se), without an attorney, in cases against other individuals or companies.

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List of Automotive Top Safety Picks for 2019

List of Automotive Top Safety Picks for 2019. To be considered a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as an acceptable or good rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test. It also must earn an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and an acceptable or good headlight rating.

To be considered a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as an acceptable or good rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test. It also must earn an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and an acceptable or good headlight rating.

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Georgia Magistrate Court General Instructions

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS IF YOUR CASE GOES TO TRIAL IN A GEORGIA MAGISTRATE COURT. The two main points to observe when involved in a civil suit are: Be prepared. Bring all your witnesses, documents, photographs, etc. to court with you. Be on time.  If you are late, you may lose your

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Vehicle Titling Requirements in Georgia

Q: What is a vehicle Title? A: To prove ownership of a vehicle, the Georgia Motor Vehicle Division issues a paper document called “Georgia Certificate of Title”. When a title is issued, it is mailed or an electronic notification is sent to the first lienholder or security interest holder. If

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Georgia Car Dealer Schedule of Fines

Georgia car dealers are assessed heavy fines if they violate certain rules and regulations including: Georgia Car Dealer Schedule of Fines (PDF) Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days after the date of sale; $500 per violation; In possession of an open

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Ten Things That Cancel Car Insurance

Ten Things That Cancel Car Insurance The need for motor vehicle insurance is universal, even though terms may differ across international borders. For example, what is known as a deductible in the United States is called an excess in Australia, for example. What may be unique, though, is how insurers

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Retail vs. Wholesale vs. Trade-in vs. Private Party

Retail vs. Wholesale vs. Trade-In vs. Private Party Values: What are the Main Differences in the Used-Car Pricing Categories? Vehicle valuation guides are divided into several different categories, each one with its own set of conditions. Q: How are vehicle pricing categories established? A: Categories are established based on the

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German Autos Depreciating at Higher Pace 2015-2019

Sliding German Car Residual Values 2015 – 2019 As Tesla enters the Sub $40,000 price market, the German Automakers are feeling the pressure with lower overall residuals on 3 year old vehicles. You can now buy a used 3 year old BMW, Mercedes or Audi for a little more than

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VIN Year Chart 1981 to 2040

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) – 10th Digit – Chart by Year The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a crucial serial number used to identify individual vehicles. Each VIN is unique and provides valuable information about a vehicle’s origin, including its model year. Deciphering the VIN can be a helpful tool

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2020 BMW 3-SERIES Depreciation Curve

2020 BMW 3-Series Depreciation Curve, Prices & Specs Vehicle 2020 BMW 3-Series 4D Sedan Marketing Message: Always forward. Major Changes: * All New Model for 2020   2020 BMW 3-Series Build Sheet with Options (PDF)   MSRP and Invoice Prices 2020 BMW 3-Series M340i 4D Sedan Retail Invoice Markup Base

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Appraisal Guarantees

Appraisal Guarantees – Diminished Value Claims Question: Does Diminished Value of Georgia Guarantee that the Insurance Company will Pay the Appraised Value? This is one of the most common questions we receive.  Answer: Most clients request a claim review (free quote) before hiring us to do an appraisal. This review

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