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Georgia Secure Power of Attorney Form T-8s

What is the Georgia Secure Power of Attorney Form T-8s and when can it be used? Georgia Secure Power of Attorney Form T-8s (PDF) Secure powers of attorney can only be used, in rare instances, when the title is not available at the time of sale or transfer because the

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US Car Dealership Count 2009 to 2019

Auto News Article: US Car Dealership Count 2009 to 2019 After a long decline, the US Auto market is almost back to 2010 numbers when it comes to dealership count.  The great recession saw a huge number of franchise car dealerships close their doors. This number has been slowly growing

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Car Dealership Finance Department Profits Q4 2018

Car dealers not only make profits from selling cars, they also make a profit from their finance departments also called F&I. Dealership F&I departments  generate income by selling installement contracts at a premium. For example, Ally Financial offers 4% APR to car buyers with a 730 credit score or higher.

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Daubert Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony

What is Daubert and Describe the Motion used to Exclude Expert Testimony in a Property Damage Insurance Claim.  Q: What is the Daubert Standard? A: Daubert is the Standard used by trial judges to determine if a witnesses’ testimony is scientific and reliable enough for the witness to be admitted

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2017 Toyota Sienna Trim Levels

2017 Toyota Sienna Trim Levels What are the Toyota Sienna Major Changes from 2016 to 2017? New 8-Speed Automatic Transmission New Exterior Colors Toyota Sienna VIN Interpretation Make Toyota Model Sienna  Years Active (1998 – 2019) Key Digits 1-3   4-8   9   10   11   12-17  Digit 1-3 :  World Manufacturer Identifier 5TD =   Toyota MPV

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Impact of Tariffs on Vehicle Sales Volume

Q: What’s the impact of tariffs on vehicle sales in the US? A: Tariffs or quotas on imported vehicles and parts will hurt vehicle sales and raise prices of U.S.-built and imported vehicles. Impact of a 25% Tariff Volume of vehicles sold in the US will decrease by 2,000,000 units

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Auto Auction Stats – January 2019

Below is data as collected from Manheim Auctions for the last week of January, 2019. Noteworthy Statistic: A third of all vehicles under $10,000 had prior accidents! Sample Size: 88,491 Vehicles Vehicles Under 100,000 Miles: 70,501 (79.6%) Vehicles Priced Below Market Value: 23,671 (26.7%) Market Value Under $10,000: 31,722 (35.8%)

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Review of Extech CG204 Coating Thickness Tester

Rating: 3 Stars  PAINT METER PROS Cheap, actually about 25% the cost of an Elcometer Screen easy to read Stores values (not very useful to me, but I can see the benefit) Compact and easy to carry Accurate when calibrated Come with a belt-mounted pouch Will automatically switch between Steel

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Audi A7 Price Review 2012 to 2019

Audi A7 Base Price Changes 2012 to 2019 The Audi A7 was launched in 2012 as a competitor to the BMW 6 Series Grand Coupe and the Mercedes CLS 4 Door Coupe. The A7 shares its DNA with the Porsche Panamera. This vehicle is labled 5 door, as it has

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Car Sales Per Franchise Dealer December 2018

Below is a list of the average number of vehicles sold by franchise dealers in the US in December 2018. This list is broken down into Cars and Trucks. Highlights: Honda dealers sold the most number of cars: 58 Lexus dealers sold the most number of “trucks” (SUV’s): 109 Toyota

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Day Supply by Automaker – January 2019

What is day-supply? Day Supply by Automaker – January 2019 In the automotive world day supply is the number of days it takes for an automaker to run out of new inventory to sell.  In other words, if the factory shuts down and no new vehicles are coming off the

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Lexus LS Generations 2002 to 2019

The Lexus LS (Luxury Sedan) was introduced to the US in the mid-1990’s as a competitor to the BMW 7 series and the Mercedes S class. Below are the different model year changes from 2002 to 2019 including base price. Lexus LS Generations 2002 to 2019 – Specs, Prices and

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Anti-Steering Laws in the US by State

What is “Steering” when it comes to Auto Insurance Claims? Steering is when an Insurance carrier requires a claimant to use a specific shop or an in-network collision repair shop also referred to as DRP (Direct Repair Program). Why do Insurers Recommend DRP Shops? This is widely considered as a

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Settlement Funding Rates, Pros and Cons

What is Settlement Funding? Settlement Funding, otherwise known as Pre-Settlement Funding, Littigation Funding,  Lawsuit Loans, Lawsuit Cash Advance, Litigation Advance Loan, or Lawsuit Advance Loan is a type of unsecured loan offered to plaintiffs at an interest rate that is usually way above market. This loan is a type of non-recourse

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2018 GTLA Holiday Workshop

 Georgia Trial Association (GTLA) Annual Holiday Workshop Info: Event: GTLA Holiday Workshop Date: 12/07/2018 Location: St Regis Hotel, Atlanta, GA Expected CLE Credit: 6 Total Hours, including 2 trial & 1 ethics 2018 GTLA workshop agenda: 8:30 AM  Breakfast & Networking with Sponsors 9:00 AM  Welcome & Introductions GTLA President

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2018 BMW X2 – Review

Review of the 2018 BMW X2 Crossover While walking in downtown Montreal earlier this week, from a distance, I noticed a beautiful blue Hatchback/SUV/Wagon/Crossover. Being a car appraiser i’m always looking at cars but I have yet to appraise or inspect the BMW X2. One thing is for sure, this

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US Sales Per Franchised Dealer – Oct 2018

List of Auto Sales Per Franchise Dealer in the Month of October. Toyota dealers sell more cars per-store than any other make. Mercedes and Land Rover are the ony two brands who had a per-store sales increase from Sep to Oct 2018. US Sales Per Franchised Dealer – Oct 2018

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BMW Direct Auction Event

BMW DIRECT ONLINE-ONLY EVENT. HIGHEST QUALITY BMW AND MINI INVENTORY. NOVEMBER 16 TO NOVEMBER 26, 2018   ONLINE-ONLY EVENT. HIGHEST QUALITY BMW AND MINI INVENTORY. From November 16-26, 2018, BMW Group Financial Services is taking off-lease sales completely online. During this time, all BMW and MINI sales will occur exclusively

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