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TradeRev Transportation Event

Get FREE transport within Eastern states November 12th to 19th The struggling dealer-to-dealer platform is offering free shipping to boost it’s sales amid slumping sales figures, low dealer satisfation and millions in investment from parent company Adesa.  Buyers Can Now Move East Coast vehicles from Selling Dealers to their dealership

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Top Customer Beefs with a Car Dealership’s Service Dept

Top Customer beefs with a car dealership’s service Department, what are car owners complaining about? Service took longer time than expected  or quoted – 30% Dealer attempts to push additional services – 20% Waited in line even with an appointment – 13% Was not charged the quoted amount – 10%

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Car Buyer Customer Incentives – October 2018

Car Buyer Customer Incentives – Oct 2018 BMW GROUP Expires Oct. 31. In lieu of rebates, cut-rate financing is available. 2019 models BMW 330, 330 Gran Turismo, 340 Gran Turismo, 430, 430 Gran Coupe, 440, 440 Gran Coupe, 530, 530e, 540, 540D, M4, M550, X3, X4, X6, X6 M $1,000-$2,500

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Hyundai Rebates & Incentives – October 2018

Hyundai Rebates & Incentives – October 2018 1- Hyundai Dealer Cash Rebates Date: October 2018 Model Year Hyundai Model Cash Rebate 2018 Santa Fe not SE $4,000 2018 Sonata 2.0T Spt/ 2.0T LTD/ LTD $3,750 2018 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T $3,750 2018 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L $3,500 2018 Santa Fe

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Department of Motor Vehicles – United States & Canada Directory

Directory of DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) Contact Information Includes Website and Phone Number. Department of Motor Vehicles – United States & Canada Directory UNITED STATES         State: DMV Website: Phone Number: Alabama AL Division of Motor Vehicles 334-242-9000 Alaska AK Office of Motor Vehicles 907-269-5551 Arkansas

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Mechanics Liens on Cars in Georgia

What are Mechanics Liens on Cars in Georgia? Mechanics of every sort can have a special lien on any vehicle required to have a certificate of title by Code Section 40-3-20 for work done, or for UNPAID work done and materials furnished, or for materials furnished in repairing or servicing

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Sharp Depreciation Last Week

The Depreciation Index in September 2018 was up +0.5% compared to August 2018, and is up +1.9% over the last twelve months. The Index ratings over the last few months are a clear indication of the weakness that has been present throughout the used vehicle market in 2018. Depreciation Increased

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Toyota Camry VIN Interpretation

VIN Definition   VIN Interpretation Manufacturer: Toyota (1983 – 2019)   Key Digits 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12-17 Digit 1 : World Source 4 =  USA (1989 – 2019) J =  Japan (1983 – 2019)    Digit 2 : Manufacturer T =  Toyota (1983 – 2019) Digit 3 : Vehicle Type 1 =  Passenger

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Year to Year Depreciation by Segment

Year to Year Depreciation by Segment – Winners and Losers Analysis of Vehicle Depreciation from Oct 1, 2017 to Oct 1, 2018 Small Pickups showing the strongest retention at -5.3% Sub-Compact Luxury CUVs showing the greatest depreciation at -18.8%.   Type Segment Depreciation SUV Sub Compact Luxury CUV -18.8% Car

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Decline in Car Segments

Decline in Car Segments – Market Report Oct 2018 According to auction data car segment depreciation has accelerated over the past two weeks, with Sporty Cars, Mid-Size Cars and Full-Size Cars seeing some of the largest weekly depreciation since the start of the year. Auto Segments Declined More • Volume-weighted,

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Hurricane Florence – Flooded Vehicle Appraisals

Was your car damaged during Hurricane Florence? Is the insurance company offering you a fair value for your totaled vehicle? Did you know that your insurance policy contains an appraisal clause? Here’s what your policy’s appraisal clause says: “If we cannot agree with you on the amount of a loss,

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Adesa Auctions Location Directory

Adesa is the second largest auto auction company in the US with millions of vehicles sold annually. Below is a directory of all the Adesa Auctions worldwide. Adesa Auctions Location Directory (PDF) ADESA U.S.                                

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Manheim Auctions Location Directory

Manheim Auctions is the largest car auction in the US and the world. The auction has more than 100 worldwide location and selling millions of vehicles per year. Below is a listing of the auction locations in the US. Manheim Auctions US Locations Alabama (1 Location) Manheim Birmingham Phone: 205-956-4700

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Buy It Now Wholesale Car Index – August 2018

Below is a list of the top 10 auction cars sorted by how many are being sold Buy-it-Now and how the sale price relates to the auction average (MMR). A: Price under 80% of Auction Average B: Price at or  Below Auction Average C: Price above 120% of Auction Average

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August 2018 Market Report

Reporting shows how cars overall held better retention than trucks this past week, with Sporty Cars again increasing slightly. The report also shows the latest two-year retention trends for Compact Cars, which have actually remained stable compared to last year. The used vehicle market values remain unusually strong. The depreciation

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Car Accident Fatalities by State by Party Affiliation

Population, fatal motor vehicle crashes, motor vehicle crash deaths and motor vehicle crash death rates per state, 2016. Deaths per 100,000 population, all 50 States from least fatal to most fatal. Q: Which state has the lowest car accident fatality rate A: Rhode Island Q: Which state has the highest

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Auto Auction Inventory Sources

Q: What are the top sources for inventory at a car auction? A: Finance and Off lease vehicles comprise the top inventory source at a car auction. Below is a table listing the various car inventory sources by seller at a dealer auction. Vehicle Inventory Sources at Auction 1 Captive

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Tips for Buying a Car at Auction

Car auctions give an efficient and streamlined way for sellers to dispose of their inventory and for buyers to purchase cars at a reasonable price. The top inventory sources at a car auction are: Vehicle Inventory Sources at Auction Captive Finance / Off Lease 31.86% Dealer Consigned / Trade-In 21.62%

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Most Popular Car Auction Colors

Q: What’s the most popular vehicle color at an auto auction? A: Black is the most popular vehicle color at an auction. Below is the full list of car colors at US auction as of June 2018. Out of 57,478 vehicles surveyed, black was the most popular with 20%. Below

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Auto Auction Statistics – June 2018 Report

June 2018 Auto Auction Report: Auto Auction Statistics – June 2018 Report (PDF) Data for Auto Auction Statistics – June 2018 Report (Raw Data – PDF) Data Analysis of auction vehicle inventory in the United States for June 2018. We inventoried and analyzed 158,416 vehicles offered for sale at car auctions

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