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Market Insights Q1 2016

Mid-Size Cars and Sub-Compact Crossovers showed slight increases in prices, indicating consumer demand for these segments in this tax season over other segments. Model Years: 2007-2013, Volume Weighted Wholesale Average Values, Weekly Change from 2/26/16 to 3/4/16 Depreciation slowed a Little from Last Week Volume-weighted, overall car values decreased by

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17C FORMULA CALCULATOR EXCEL

[schema type=”product” name=”17C FORMULA” description=”diminished value formula 17c” ] DV-17C-FORMULA-CALCULATOR-EXCEL Diminished Value Worksheet        Claim Number   Claim Rep / Date   Vehicle Owner   Year/Make/Model   Mileage   NADA Value                   Step 1. Base Loss of Value (10% of NADA value above) $0.00         Step 2. Damage Severity Modifier 0.00  Modifier Extent of Damage     1.00 Severe damage to the structure of the vehicle   0.75 Major damage to the structure and panels   0.50 Moderate damage to

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Client Reviews

Lisa Wilson, Atlanta, Georgia: My insurance company had denied me diminished value for my auto accident. I  ask them to explain to me how they came up with the values and the adjuster could only say my car was repaired back to its pre-accident state. I had never heard of diminish

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Where can I find my VIN# ?

View driver’s side dashboard through the windshield The door post on the driver’s side Vehicle Title Vehicle registration card Auto insurance certificates.

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1994 Toyota Supra

1994 Toyota Supra VIN DECODER JT2JA82J0RC000000 J COUNTRY: Japan T MAKE: Toyota 2 VEHICLE TYPE: Passenger Car J ENGINE:6-cyl. 2997cc/220hp FI A 8 MODEL:Supra 2 SERIES_1: N/A J BODY STYLE: Coupe, W-Sport Roof 0 CHECK DIGIT: data not available R YEAR:1994 C ASSEMBLY PLANT: Cambridge, Ont, CAN SERIAL NUMBER: 000000

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30 Most reliable cars of the last two decades

Top 30 Most Reliable Used Cars (1992 – 2012) Honda Accord Subaru Forester Mazda MX-5 (Miata) Toyota Yaris Toyota Camry / Lexus ES Honda Civic Honda CR-V Toyota RAV4 Lexus IS / Toyota Corolla Mazda 6 (626) Toyota Landcruiser Volvo S/V40 MINI Suzuki Vitara Mazda 3 Saab 9-5 Lexus LS400

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Most Appraised Vehicles

Our company appraises dozens of vehicles every week, below is a list of the top 5 appraised vehicles. #1 Nissan Altima Average Mileage: 48K Average Damage amount: $5,500 Average Loss in Value: $2,200 #2 Honda Odyssey Average Mileage: 36K Average Damage amount : $8,500 Average Loss in Value: $4,000 #3  Toyota

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Atlanta-based Diminished Value of Georgia voted Best of 2015 on Kudzu

Car appraisal company earns award for the fourth year. Atlanta-based Diminished Value of Georgia voted Best of 2015 on Kudzu Vehicle appraisal business Diminished Value of Georgia was awarded Best of 2015 by Kudzu, a leading online directory that ranks businesses based on user reviews. This is the fourth consecutive year

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SiteAnalytics for diminishedvalueofgeorgia.com

Weekly report 14-Feb-2016 – 20-Feb-2016 diminishedvalueofgeorgia.com All page impressions from the same computer are summarised as one visit. The visits are uniquely identified on the basis of the IP address and the browser ID. As several people may share a computer (e.g. in a cybercafé), the number of visits may

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NMVTIS Brand Definition Glossary

  NMVTIS Brand Definition Glossary Brand Name Description Agricultural Vehicle The vehicle will primarily be operated on private roads for agricultural purposes. Antique The vehicle is over 50 years old. Bond Posted The insurance company has issued a bond on the vehicle because the ownership of the vehicle cannot be

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Now Hiring | Independent Auto Inspector| Savannah, GA

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

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15 Cars to Avoid in 2016

Buying a new car in 2016, below are the 15 cars you should avoid! We consulted J.D. Power for the latest results in the company’s initial quality and long-term reliability surveys and its scores for performance and design; rankings for resale value depreciation came from the automotive valuation experts at

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What to do after you get in an accident

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

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Toyota Prius Base 4D Hatchback

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:

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The Free Estimate Game

Would you rather collect 80% of an accurate appraisal or 20% of an inflated one? Many clients believe that if another appraiser gives them a higher initial estimate that they will collect that amount. Insurance companies know who the legitimate appraisers are, so don’t get caught up in the estimate

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Top Junior Executive Vehicles

Entry Level Luxury ( Junior Executive) vehicle list, which one to buy: Mercedes-Benz C-Class -While the C-Class has had the same look for a while, a lot that has changed. The dashboard is more up to date and the old V-6 engine has been swapped with a turbocharged 1.8-liter 4-cylinder

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1964 Shelby Superformance Cobra

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.

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Atlanta’s #1 Car Appraisers

The Free Estimate Game:

Would you rather collect 80% of an accurate appraisal or 20% of an inflated one?

Many clients believe that if another appraiser gives them a higher initial estimate, the settlement amount will be equally high. WRONG!

Insurance companies know who the legitimate appraisers are, so don't get caught up in the estimate game. Hire an appraiser based on their credentials and reputation.

Seven things to look for when choosing an appraisal company