Compact Crossovers depreciating the most out of cars and trucks last week. The vehicle category dropped -1.18% in value. The report also illustrates how much incentives have been rising lately. Cars continued to depreciate at a steady rate while most SUV segments did better in the second week of the
Golfein Claims Management is a company that helps lessors recover the loss in value (Diminished Value) sustained by leased vehicles in operation. This, in theory, is a legitimate goal, however, the methods used by Goldfein are often misleading and bordering on unethical. This post is to expose the potential bad
Toyota has decided to confuse consumers by implementing a new trim level (build) nomenclature for their Prius hybrid vehicle. Instead of the normal (CE, LE, XLE, etc… ) or the (Base, Premium, Limited, etc..) naming format, they’ve opted for a new and ambiguous format: Prius I Prius II Prius III
After analyzing more than 650,000 vehicle transactions for cars from the 1981-2002 model years sold in 2017, w list was compiled of the top 10 cars vehicle owners are holding on to for more than 15 years. It is no surprise that 8 Toyota vehicles occupy the top 10 spots. Top
Appraisal Engine releases its annual report: More than 11,200 retail customers served. Appraisal Engine Inc., the highest-ranked vehicle valuation firm in the southern U.S., is celebrating a record year of helping consumers earn their rightful compensation from insurance carriers. In 2017, Appraisal Engine received assignments from more than 11,200 accident
The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association is holding its annual Holiday Workshop at St. Regis in Buckhead. GTLA 2017 Holiday Workshop Date: Friday 12/08/2017 Location: St. Regis Conference Room 88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30305 Continued Legal Education Credits: 6 Credit Hours Agenda and Events: 9:00 a.m. –
This week’s Market Insights report shows both car and truck segments decreasing more in value than usual. Although car segments saw an overall larger depreciation, two truck segments saw larger price declines as a percentage than any of the car segments. The report also spotlights the latest Retention Index, as
California – Auto Body Repair Consumer Bill of Rights A CONSUMER IS ENTITLED TO: 1. SELECT THE AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP TO REPAIR AUTO BODY DAMAGE COVERED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. AN INSURANCE COMPANY SHALL NOT REQUIRE THE REPAIRS TO BE DONE AT A SPECIFIC AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP. 2.
In the US drivers may be behind the wheel of more than 325,000 previously flooded vehicles. List of US States with the most flooded vehicles still on the roads. Texas 51,000 Louisiana 29,000 Pennsylvania 20,000 Florida 19,000 Kentucky 16,000 Illinois 16,000 South Carolina 13,000 Virginia 13,000 North Carolina 13,000 Michigan
Luxury Cars and SUVs Experience Higher Depreciation Rate Market Insights report offers insight into last week’s vehicle retention trends, where a handful of truck segments showed strong retention versus that of cars. What’s more, the report illustrates segment retention strength, with Compact Crossover SUVs showing significant price strength against the
2018 SUV Truck Vehicle List US Market Below is a list of Trucks and SUVs being offered in the US market for the 2018 model year. Vehicle with highest base price: 2018 Bentley Bentayga – $236,000 Vehicle with the most horsepower: 2018 Lamborghini Urus – 650HP Vehicle fastest 0 to 60: 2018
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Automotive Market Report – Sept 2017 Compact SUVs increased their value noticeably, giving the truck segment an overall boost in retention value last week. The car segment depreciated by a standard amount with only one vehicle category, Mid-Size Cars, increasing in value by 0.13%. Active buying continued last week as
Want a FREE vehicle history report? Carfax just eliminated their unlimited report offering. Below is an email they sent us when inquiring about the issue. Carfax is the best known name for history reporting in the industry, their marketing and advertising campaign eclipses all others, however, in the last few
Appraisal Engine Inc is now Offering Total Loss Claim Reviews for Flooded Vehicles in Houston. With hundreds of thousands of flood-damaged cars declared a total loss by insurance carriers as a result of Hurricane Harvey, Houston’s top-rated car appraisal company offers a service that helps claimants receive fair settlements. Among Hurricane
NAAA_Arbitration_Policy_for_Auction_Transactions-2017 (PDF) I. General Policies: 1. Fair and Ethical Sale The sales made at an Auction are intended to promote fair and ethical treatment to both the Buyer and Seller. If Auction determines that the transaction is not fair and ethical to either party, the Seller and the Buyer agree
State by State Driver’s License Requirements for the Polaris Slingshot. Is the Polaris Slingshot considered an autocycle in your state? Do you need a motorcycle license to enjoy a side-by-side driving experience? List of states and classification of the Polaris Slingshot. State Classification of Slingshot License Needed Alabama Autocycle Drivers
Event: 2017 Auto Torts Workshop Organizer: The Georgia Trial Lawyer Association (GTLA) Date: July 13 – 15 Location: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa (Map) 4000 Sandestin Boulevard South Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Description: This is the GTLA’s annual conference for personal injury attorneys handling auto accident cases. Schedule: GTLA Auto Torts
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