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POSITION FILLED Diminished Value of Georgia  is an industry Leading auto appraisal company located in Atlanta Georgia. We are currently seeking an independent auto inspector to cover the Savannah Area. Qualifications / Requirements:   Automotive experience (sales, repair, body shop)  Auto Claims Experience (insurance adjuster etc…), preferable but not mandatory

Here is a list of things to do right after an accident. Its a good idea to print out the list a keep in your glovebox just in case…… What to do after an accident: 1. Check to see if anyone is injured. If so, call 911 2. Call the

Vehicle Info For  2013 Toyota Prius Base 4D Hatchback MSRP: $24,200 VIN: JTDKN3DU7D5698000 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $18,475 UVC: 2013900288 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $25,750 MPG: 51/48 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 215/45R17 Weight: 3204 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 98 @ 5200 Fuel Type: Hybrid Transmission: A Taxable HP:

Carroll Shelby’s Superformance Cobra represents the crown of the American sports car.The Superformance Cobra combines a classic aluminum body with Ford’s lightweight 260ci V-8 engine, making it a potent competitor. The Superperformance Cobra weighs a mere 1,200 lbs with a 260 hp engine with a 4-speed transmission with rack-and-pinion steering.

In 1999, Ferrari replaced the F355 with the 360 Modena coupe, which shifted followed by the 360 Spider edition. Both the 360 Modena & the 360 Spider versions were more curvaceous with aluminum bodies. Due to the use of aluminum throughout the car,  the 360 Spider was a giant leap

The 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera features a 3.2-liter flat six engine that produces 214 hp and rockets the Carrerra from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. It also comes with black leather upholstery, air conditioning, power windows, sunroof & AM/FM/Cassette stereo. The front seats are lower than in previous

The Dodge 440 was separated from the smaller Dart 440 in 1963. It features a 119 inch wheelbase, identical to the Dodge 330 & Dodge Polera. The 440 was available as a 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop & 4-door station wagon. It was considered a “mid-range model” and was

The Model A was the 2nd big success for Ford, following in the wake of the Model T. It was first produced in 1927 and was available in just 4 standard colors. The Model A has a water-cooled, 4-cylinder engine that provided 40 hp and its top speed was around

The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 wraps a lean, butch exterior around serious big-block horsepower. With inexpensive & ample parts, ease of restoration and classic all-American appeal, this is the muscle car that nearly everyone with gasoline in their veins wants in their garage. Restyled in 1970, a squared-off C-pillar, subtly

Truck Segments Vs. Car Segments: This week, the recent downward market trend we have been seeing over the previous four weeks in car segments has taken a pause with slightly better value retention and truck segments have also shown more decline than car segments.   Car segments that showed the

Over the years, car manufacturers all over the world have gone to some pretty crazy lengths to bring in all potential customers.  Don’t take my word for it, just look at all the various types and classes of vehicles that have flooded the market over the last 10-20 years. Companies

        When selling a used car, it’s all about the mileage! However, what you may not know is that a few thousand miles can make a big difference in the sales price. With 10,000 miles or less, the average sales price is somewhere in the range of $17,000 – $18,000.

Truck Segments Decline more than Car Segments: Volume-weighted, overall car values decreased by .52% last week, which is lower than the .69 depreciation rate seen over the previous eight weeks. Entry Level Cars, Prestige Luxury Cars and Entry Mid-Size Cars showed the highest decline by .76%, .73% and .71%, respectively.