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2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT

2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4D Utility FWD VIN:   2GNFLDE54C UVC:   2012160913 VIN + UVC:   2GNFLDE5C913 MSRP:   $25,050 Finance Advance:   $21,100 Model Number:   1LH26 Price Includes:   AT AC 4CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   25,956 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $17,050 24 $14,375 30 $13,025 36 $11,700 42 $10,500 48

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2013 Ford Explorer Limited

2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN:   1FM5K7F91D UVC:   2013300093 VIN + UVC:   1FM5K7F9D093 MSRP:   $38,100 Finance Advance:   $33,250 Model Number:   K7F Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   7,754 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $27,725 24 $24,525 30 $22,650 36 $20,825 42

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2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L

2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L Wagon w/RES & Nav – Diminished Value VIN:   2HKRL3878 UVC:   2008360120 VIN + UVC:   2HKRL3878120 MSRP:   $35,810 Finance Advance:   $20,700 Model Number:   RL3878KW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   41,000 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $13,200 24 $11,025 30 $10,000 36 $9,000

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Diminished Value Example

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4D Utility – Diminished Value   VIN:   1C4RJECT3C UVC:   2012480118 VIN + UVC:   1C4RJECTC118 MSRP:   $39,495 Finance Advance:   $36,500 Model Number:   WKTS74 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $27,800 24 $23,625 30 $21,650 36 $19,675

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2011 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5 Double Cab V6

2011 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5 Double Cab V6 – Diminished Value VIN:   3TMKU4HN8B UVC:   2011900259 VIN + UVC:   3TMKU4HNB259 MSRP:   $23,950 Finance Advance:   $23,525 Model Number:   7190 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   57,000 Mileage Cat:   A Residual Months Value 12 $20,000 24 $17,525 30 $16,375 36 $15,250

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class GLK350 4D Utility VIN:   WDCGG5GB8B UVC:   2011560192 VIN + UVC:   WDCGG5GBB192 MSRP:   $35,500 Finance Advance:   $29,325 Model Number:   GLK350W2 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   23,880 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $23,000 24 $20,000 30 $18,575 36 $17,175 42 $15,900

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN:   3VWLL7AJ6C UVC:   2012940220 VIN + UVC:   3VWLL7AJC220 MSRP:   $23,625 Finance Advance:   $18,800 Model Number:   16259M Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   38,168 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $16,250 24 $13,900 30 $12,875 36 $11,850 42 $10,925

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2008 Audi A4

2008 Audi A4 Base 4D Sedan 2.0 – Diminished Value – VIN:   WAUAF78E78 UVC:   2008080094 VIN + UVC:   WAUAF78E8094 MSRP:   $30,200 Finance Advance:   $14,300 Model Number:   8EC5EC Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   57,557 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $9,275 24 $7,525 30 $6,825 36 $6,150

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Best Lease Deals for June 2013

Best Lease Deals: June 2013 2013 Volkswagen Passat MSRP:$20,845 – $33,525 Invoice:$19,990 – $32,151 Lease Deal: $249 per month for 39 months with $0 due at signing Deal Expires: 05/31/13 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Avg. Paid:$35,607 – $37,492 MSRP:$37,090 – $39,090 Invoice:$34,494 – $36,354 Lease Deal: $399 per month for 30

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2014 Chevrolet SS

The 2014 Chevrolet SS sedan will start at $44,470, including the $995 destination fee. It’s an expensive performance car alright, but for the family man who refuses to give up his horsepower, it’s the cheapest option you’ve got. At this price, the 2014 Chevy SS is about $5,000 cheaper than

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2011 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe

2011 Honda Accord EX-L 2D Coupe VIN:   1HGCS1B87B UVC:   2011360193 VIN + UVC:   1HGCS1B8B193 MSRP:   $27,105 Finance Advance:   $18,600 Model Number:   CS1B8BJNW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   21,600 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $14,600 24 $12,825 30 $11,950 36 $11,075 42 $10,275 48 $9,500 60

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2005 Porsche Cayenne

2005 Porsche Cayenne Base 4D Utility VIN:   WP1AA29P25 UVC:   2005740046 VIN + UVC:   WP1AA29P5046 MSRP:   $44,100 Finance Advance:   $16,975 Model Number:   Tiptronic Price Includes:   AT LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   68,782 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36 $0 42 $0 48 $0

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Specialty Market Analysis June 2013

The increased supply of rough units, combined with the lack of quality used trucks at auction, has pushed the overall market downward for Medium Duty Trucks. However, all three segments for Heavy Duty Trucks are showing better retention levels in the past several months. Recreational Vehicles are hitting their stride

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2012 Toyota Camry LE

2012 Toyota Camry LE 4D Sedan VIN:   4T1BF1FKC UVC:   2012900037 VIN + UVC:   4T1BF1FKC037 MSRP:   $22,600 Finance Advance:   $16,275 Model Number:   2532 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   23,066 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $13,150 24 $11,700 30 $11,025 36 $10,350 42 $9,700 48 $9,050 60

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2008 BMW 7-Series 750Li 4D Sedan

2008 BMW 7-Series 750Li 4D Sedan VIN:   WBAHN8357 UVC:   2008100114 VIN + UVC:   WBAHN8358114 MSRP:   $79,900 Finance Advance:   $27,000 Model Number:   0879 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   71,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $17,850 24 $14,150 30 $12,900 36 $11,675 42 $10,700 48

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1963 Jaguar MK2

1963 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Manufacturer Jaguar Cars Also called re-labelled Jaguar 240 & Jaguar 340 from September 1967 Production 1959–1967 83,976 (Mark 2) 1967–1969 7,234 (240 & 340) Assembly Coventry, England Predecessor Jaguar Mark 1 Successor not replaced so Jaguar XJ6 Class Sports saloon Body style 4-door saloon Layout FR

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Diminished Value Calculator: Calculate Car Value

Diminished Value Calculator: Your Key to Post-Accident Compensation (PDF) In this article, we are going to guide you through the process of Diminished Value. Its definition and types, the conditions to submit a claim, the unfairness of insurance companies, and a great tool to help you get the right compensation:

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