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We recently received an email from a former client who found himself stuck in a very common situation: a repair estimate dispute. His seven-year-old luxury SUV was damaged in a minor accident. The dealer referred him to a high-end (highline) body shop, which prepared an estimate to restore the vehicle
As the holiday season fades into the rearview mirror, the Atlanta automotive market, much like the rest of Georgia, is recalibrating. For local vehicle owners, attorneys, and insurance professionals, understanding these early 2026 wholesale vehicle market dynamics is crucial. These trends directly influence everything from trade-in offers to the calculation
As we navigate the 2026 automotive landscape, it is helpful to review the data from the close of 2025 to understand the current valuation of your vehicle. The final weeks of December 2025 marked a period of “orderly” softening in the Georgia wholesale market, providing a stable foundation for the
Looking back at the final quarter of the 2025, the Georgia automotive market has shifted into a predictable, albeit active, seasonal rhythm. For vehicle owners and insurance claimants, understanding these wholesale fluctuations is critical. Wholesale data doesn’t just dictate what dealers pay at auction; it serves as the foundation for
The Price of Proving You’re Right: A New Path to Financial Recovery When “Winning” Still Costs You Thousands In the world of auto claims and property disputes, we see a recurring theme: it costs money to prove you are right. Whether you are fighting an insurance company for fair market
The Big Picture: Sales Slowdown Continues The U.S. new-vehicle market is feeling a continued pull-back, driven largely by the pull-ahead of electric vehicle (EV) purchases prior to the expiration of federal EV tax credits on September 30. The EV Effect on Pricing and Incentives The expiration of EV tax credits
IntroductionNovember 2025 has shaken up the U.S. auto market — with slower sales, shifting incentives, and growing uncertainty for buyers and sellers alike. For Georgians thinking of trading in, selling, or insuring a vehicle, these trends could mean real changes in how much you spend or get back. In this
The overall market saw a return to depreciation following the temporary slowdown around the Thanksgiving holiday. While declines were observed across the board, the pace was considered moderate and did not reach the sharp drops—exceeding 1% per week—that were characteristic of late October and early November. Current depreciation rates are
IntroductionNovember 2025 brought a drop in U.S. auto sales — and that has direct implications for everyone thinking about buying, trading in, or selling a car in Georgia. In this post, we’ll break down what’s going on in the national auto market and what it could mean for you: from
For years, Americans shrugged off rising car prices. Even as the average new vehicle neared $50,000, buyers kept paying. But that era is fading fast. Across the country, consumers are finally pushing back against high new-car prices. With interest rates high, payments soaring, and budgets stretched thin, more people are
The used-vehicle market continued to slide last week, with wholesale prices dropping just over 1% on a volume-weighted basis. Both car and truck/SUV segments moved lower again, extending the depreciation streak that’s been building through November. Mainstream models saw the sharpest declines, while buyers at the lanes remained active but
When you buy a car and drive it off the lot, you already start losing value. That is natural depreciation. But if your car is in an accident, even after perfect repairs it may still be worth less than it was before the accident, that gap is called diminished value
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) is the wholesale market’s bellwether, calculated from millions of auction transactions and adjusted so month-to-month readings aren’t distorted by vehicle mix. It’s a powerful context for your diminished value (DV) or total loss negotiations, but it’s not a VIN-specific price. We use it
Auto Industry Recap The depreciation trend that started two weeks ago continued to accelerate last week, with overall market values dropping by more than 1%. Vehicles aged between 0 and 2 years experienced the sharpest decline, with values down by 1.07%. Older models, in the 8–16-year range, also continued to
This auto market update for August 2025 shows a rapid correction. Used vehicle prices are continuing a steep decline. Their drop is far exceeding what we normally see this time of year. This report gives you a full look at the August 2025 auto market. It covers trends from car
Do market factors in diminished value claim change the outcome of your insurance payout? When you file for diminished value after an accident, the broader market plays a key role in determining how much compensation you actually receive. In this article, you’ll learn how supply and demand, regional car prices,
The auto market update August 2025 reveals that used car prices are falling faster than usual as the new month begins. Depreciation is outpacing seasonal expectations across both wholesale and retail sectors. Whether you’re buying, selling, or appraising, understanding where prices are heading helps you stay ahead of the market.
https://diminishedvalueofgeorgia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025-Car-Value-Depreciation-Overview.pdf Report Summary The auto market is shifting away from the unusual trends of the past few years. While vehicle values are still strong, normal depreciation is returning. This report breaks down what happened, what to expect in 2025, and how you can protect your car’s value. We’ll look at
The U.S. wholesale vehicle market continues to soften through mid-June, reflecting broad-based declines across nearly all vehicle segments. Although some isolated categories showed minor signs of resilience, the overall trend points to ongoing depreciation and reduced market momentum. Market Overview: Declines Deepen In the week ending June 14th, wholesale vehicle
The wholesale vehicle market saw a shift this week after 11 straight weeks of gains. For the week ending May 13, 2025, prices dipped slightly, with key segments beginning to reflect seasonal patterns and broader correction signals. In this update, you’ll find a clear breakdown of price changes, segment-specific trends,
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