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Dealer Holdback 2014

New Car Dealer Holdback by Manufacturer Manufacturer Holdback Amount Acura 2% of base MSRP Audi Undisclosed by Manufacturer BMW Undisclosed by Manufacturer Buick 3% of total MSRP Cadillac 3% of total MSRP Chevrolet 3% of total MSRP Chrysler 3% of total MSRP Dodge 3% of total MSRP Ford 3% of

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Hail Damage in Atlanta

Hail Damage in Atlanta Radio Program In this Radio segment, Diminished Value of Georgia’s senior car appraiser, Tony Rached, is heard explaining how his company helps accidents victims recover the maximum for their insurance claim.

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Cheapest New Cars for 2014

The 10 Cheapest New Cars Sold in America for 2014 Mazda 2 Sport: $15,515 Hyundai Accent GLS sedan: $15,455 Toyota Yaris L 3-door hatchback: $15,240 Chevrolet Sonic LS sedan: $14,995 Ford Fiesta S sedan: $14,925 Kia Rio LX sedan: $14,700 Smart Fortwo Pure: $14,020 Mitsubishi Mirage DE: $13,790 Chevrolet Spark

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2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4D Utility 4WD

Diminished Value Review for 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4D Utility 4WD 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4D Utility 4WD MSRP: $28,905 VIN: 1J4BA5H13AL166700 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $25,750 UVC: 2010480144 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $32,200 MPG: 15/19 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 255/70R18 Weight: 5457 Cylinders: 6 Base

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Motor Vehicle Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities

Georgia Motor Vehicle Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities by county in 2008 According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Crash-Report-Georgia County Crashes Injuires Fatalities Clay 24 24 0 Montgomery 27 31 2 Quitman 27 34 1 Johnson 29 30 3 Glascock 31 27 2 Early 35 36 5 Baker

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2013 BMW 335i Hybrid

Diminished Value Review for 2013 BMW 335i Hybrid Vehicle Info For  2013 BMW 3-Series 335i Hybrid 4D Sedan – Atlanta Car Appraisal MSRP: $49,650 VIN: WBA3F9C50DF484400 Adj. State: Georgia Fin Adv: $37,175 UVC: 2013100168 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $54,245 MPG: 25/33 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 225/45R18 Weight: 3860 Cylinders:

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2010 Honda Pilot Recall

2010 Honda Pilot Recall Information: The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 safety-related recall notice(s) that may apply to the selected vehicle. NHTSA ID: 13V016000 Issued: // No. of Vehicles: 748481 Air bags Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger Vehicles

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Georgia Failed Emissions Complaint Form

Complaint  – Vehicle Sale Without a Valid Georgia Vehicle Emissions Inspection Georgia-Fail-Emissions-Complaint-Form Follow the link above to find the Used Vehicle Sale Complaint Form regarding a vehicle allegedly sold in Georgia without a current, valid passing emissions inspection on file (dated within 12 months of the purchase date). To view

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Atlanta Car Dealer List

Car dealers in the Atlanta area sorted by Zip Code: Atlanta-Auto-Dealer-List Dealership Address City State ZIP AUTONATION CHEVROLET NORTHPOINT 2175 MANSELL ROAD ALPHARETTA Georgia 30004 CHEROKEE FORD LINCOLN MERCURY OF   ALPHARETTA LLC 1575 MANSELL RD ALPHARETTA Georgia 30004 LAND ROVER NORTH POINT 1505 MANSELL RD ALPHARETTA Georgia 30004 NORTH

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Vehicle Emissions Reprint

Georgia Vehicle Emissions Report Motorists may download and print a free copy of their Georgia Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) below. The VIR will display in a separate window. If you do not see the separate window, verify your pop-up blocker(s) is disabled or turned off. NOTE: Extra/blank characters in your

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Carfax Report Lookup

Are you looking for a Free Carfax Report lookup? Please enter your VIN# below and we will display the carfax report. NOTE: This is an existing carfax report lookup and not a new VIN lookup, a car dealer must have already paid for this report.

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BMW Grille Evolution

The BMW Grille Evolution The two-section, rounded radiator grille – known as the kidney grille – was first seen on the BMW 303 at the 1933 International Motor Show in Geneva and evolved during the course of time into one of the most distinctive BMW design features. Over decades the characteristic kidney grille has been

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Certificate of Authencity – Insurance Claim

Certificate of authenticity used for trial on a property damage claim involving a car accident. Certificate of-Authenticity-Insurance-Claim- PDF   CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY   I, custodian or qualified person, hereby certify that the attached car appraisal report is true and accurate reproductions of the complete appraisal report and valuation concerning client_____________________________________which

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2013 Audi S8

Diminished Value Review for 2013 Audi S8 4D Sedan Qtro 2013 Audi S8 4D Sedan Qtro MSRP: $110,000 VIN: WAUD2AFD5DN032300 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $90,650 UVC: 2013080074 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $113,820 MPG: —/— Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 265/35R21 Weight: 5685 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 520 @ 5800

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2014 Toyota Camry XLE

Diminished Value Review on 2014 Toyota Camry XLE  2014 Toyota Camry XLE 4D Sedan MSRP: $24,855 VIN: 4T4BF1FK7ER358000 Adj. State: Georgia Fin Adv: $25,525 UVC: 2014900042 Mileage: 5591 Equip Ret: $26,865 MPG: 25/35 Mileage Cat: C Tire Size: 215/55R17 Weight: 3245 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 178 @ 6000 Fuel Type:

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Betterment in Auto Insurance Claims

Betterment in Auto Insurance Claims, what is it and how can you calculate it? Betterment is defined as the increase in value a vehicle experiences after a major mechanical repair. It is applied to items that wear out and are usually replaced during the automobile’s normal life. For example: Timing

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