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Our exhibit at the injury specialist.

Diminished Value of Georgia is a proud sponsor of the injury specialists quarterly networking meeting at double zero restaurant in Atlanta. The Injury Specialists Networking Party for Physicians, Attorneys, and Imaging Centers  Where: Double Zero Italian Restaurant 5825 Roswell Road Atlanta, GA, 30328 *****Important: We are located just north of

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Auto Sales in the US 2009-2013

US auto sales chart for the last five calendar years as reported by automakers. US auto sales chart for the last five calendar years as reported by automakers. Brand Rank 09 -13 Var Market Share Total Units Sold 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Ford 1 40% 15.23% 9,845,335 2,412,224 2,168,015

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2011 Buick Enclave

Diminished Value Review: 2011 Buick Enclave CXL 4D Utility FWD MSRP: $38,730 VIN: 5GAKRCED5BJ254000 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $25,900 UVC: 2011120107 Mileage: 43130 Equip Ret: $42,155 MPG: 17/24 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 255/60R19 Weight: 6411 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 288 @ 6300 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable

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2012 Mini Cooper Countryman S 4D Hatchback

Diminished Value analysis for 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman S 4D Hatchback 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman S 4D Hatchback MSRP: $25,350 VIN: WMWZC3C51CWL82000 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $19,625 UVC: 2012600011 Mileage: 36182 Equip Ret: $30,300 MPG: 26/32 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 205/55R17 Weight: 3053 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 112

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2013 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid

Diminished Value Calculator : 2013 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Vehicle Info For  2013 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid 4D Sedan MSRP: $38,850 VIN: JTHBW1GG5D2024397 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $34,875 UVC: 2013500060 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $43,134 MPG: 40/39 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 215/55R17 Weight: 3660 Cylinders: 6 Base HP:

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2011 Jeep Liberty Limited

Diminished Value Info For  2011 Jeep Liberty Limited 4D Utility MSRP: $26,650 VIN: 1J4PP5GK1BW530000 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $16,675 UVC: 2011480091 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $28,200 MPG: 16/22 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 235/65R17 Weight: 5600 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 210 @ 5200 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable

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Georgia Used Car Dealer Application

Georgia Used Car Dealer Application Application Questions How do I get a license for a used car dealership? You must submit a complete Application for Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License.  Refer to the Information Sheet for Used Motor Vehicle Dealers for more detailed information on the required documents that must

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1989 Porsche 911 Turbo 2D Coupe Slant Nose 930

1989 Porsche 911 Turbo 2D Coupe Slant Nose 930 After many years of planning, Porsche finally felt confident enough to use its racing turbo technology on a road car. The Turbo was presented at the Paris Salon in 1974 and went into production the following year. You got 260 hp

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2010 Jaguar XF XFR

Diminished Value Calculator : 2010 Jaguar XF XFR Vehicle Info For  2010 Jaguar XF XFR 4D Sedan MSRP: $79,150 VIN: SAJWA0JCA Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $38,300 UVC: 2010460012 Mileage: 58013 Equip Ret: $80,000 MPG: 15/23 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 255/35ZR20 Weight: 4306 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 510 @

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2011 Ford Flex Limited

Diminished Value Calculator : 2011 Ford Flex Limited 4D Utility   Vehicle Info For  2011 Ford Flex Limited 4D Utility MSRP: $37,845 VIN: 2FMGK5DC8BBD27800 Adj. State: Georgia Fin Adv: $22,225 UVC: 2011300977 Mileage: 46903 Equip Ret: $40,530 MPG: 17/24 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 235/55R19 Weight: 4471 Cylinders: 6 Base

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Acura Competitors on Google AutoComplete

While researching different competitors of Acura on Google, we decided to use the autocomplete  feature to see what the #1 search term on google are for A specific Acura model. As you type within the search box on Google, Autocomplete helps you find information quickly by displaying searches that might

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Georgia Lien Release Sample Car loan

GEORGIA PRESCRIBED FORM FOR RELEASE OF LIEN ON AUTOMOBILES I (We) hereby certify that the lien or encumbrance on VIN# Year/Make/Model   Is / was hereby released on                                                                       . Full payment of _____________ was made on _________ and hereby fully satisfies the lien. These funds, in cash, have been

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Atlanta Snowmageddon 2014 – Car Accidents and Appraisals

In January 2011, Atlanta was hit with a massive snow storm, the whole city was offline for about 5 days. Elected officials declared that their departments were unprepared for that storm but will put systems in place for the next time. So, here you are, 3 years to the dot

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2006 Porsche Boxster

Diminished Value Report on 2006 Porsche Boxster – Minor Damage Reported Vehicle Info For  2006 Porsche Boxster Base 2D Roadster MSRP: $45,000 VIN: WP0CA29896U712400 Adj. State: Georgia Fin Adv: $19,175 UVC: 2006740033 Mileage: 48981 Equip Ret: $54,065 MPG: 20/29 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 205/55ZR17 Weight: 2811 Cylinders: 6 Base

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Diminished Value of Georgia Achieves TrustDale Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Diminished Value of Georgia Achieves TrustDale Certification 1/27/2014 Atlanta, GA – Consumer Investigative Reporter and CEO, Dale Cardwell, of TrustDale, announced today the selection of Diminished Value of Georgia as the newest recommended provider for car appraisals in Atlanta. This announcement marks Diminished Value of Georgia official status

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2013 BMW 535xi

Diminished Value for 2013 BMW 5-Series 535xi 4D Sedan Medium Damage Reported 2013 BMW 5-Series 535xi 4D Sedan MSRP: $55,700 VIN: WBAFU7C51DDU70000 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $49,200 UVC: 2013100135 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $59,445 MPG: 21/30 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/45R18 Weight: 4056 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 300

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Diminished Value Demand Letter Example

TIME LIMIT DEMAND – VIA FAX Today’s date: From: To: Insurance Company: Claim # Date of Loss With regards to the insurance claim referenced above, please accept this letter and the attached appraisal report as my diminished value payout request. I demand to be fully indemnified for my vehicle’s loss

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2011 GMC Yukon

Diminished Value 2011 GMC Yukon SLE 4D Utility Info For  2011 GMC Yukon SLE 4D Utility MSRP: $38,535 VIN: 1GKS1AE06BR177000 Adj. State: Georgia Fin Adv: $27,150 UVC: 2011340374 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $40,720 MPG: 14/20 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 265/70R18 Weight: 7100 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 320 @ 5400

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2014 State Bar of Georgia Midyear Meeting

2014 State Bar of Georgia Midyear Meeting is a large event hosting hundred of Georgia attorneys. Diminished Value of Georgia is proud to be a sponsor and an exhibitor at this meeting. The keynote speaker will be governor Nathan Deal. Date: January 09, 2014 – January 11, 2014 Place: InterContinental Buckhead 2014-State-Bar-of-Georgia-Midyear-Meeting-Flyer

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