Kevin’s Kool Kars Kollection
Pictures of some nice vehicles inspected by our field inspector Kevin:
July 22, 2013
Appraiser Blog
July 22, 2013
Generic Body Shop Repair Bill Fine Print
Below is the generic language that normally exists on a repair bill from an auto body shop. Deductible reduction credit: your policy includes a deductible reduction feature that has been applied to reduce the collision deductible applicable to this loss. Deductible reduction credit: your policy includes a deductible reduction feature
July 22, 2013
2013 Porsche Panamera GTS 4D Hatchback
2013 Porsche Panamera GTS 4D Hatchback Specs PDF 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS 4D Hatchback Diminished Value – Moderate Damage MSRP: $111,000 VIN: WP0AF2A79D Fin Adv: $94,950 UVC: 2013740080 Equip Ret: $129,000 MPG: 16/23 Wholesale X-CL Clean Average Rough Base $97,000 $94,500 $91,500 $88,000 Options $0 $0 $0 $0 Mileage ($1,200) ($575) $0 $0 Region $0 $0
July 21, 2013
Vehicle Repair Infographic
What are the most likely things that will go wrong with a vehicle.
July 18, 2013
Auto Appraisal Services Flier
Thank you for choosing Diminished Value of Georgia, the state’s #1 Auto appraisal company. We are proud to offer you the following appraisal services anywhere in Georgia. Appraisal Type: Physical Inspection Rate Card Diminished Value YES $425 Total Loss YES $425 Umpire/Mediation YES $300 Expert Witness N/A $300/hr. Desk Appraisals
July 11, 2013
Valuation Source – Manheim Market Report
Appraisals are as good as the data used in them. One of our main valuation sources is the Manheim Market Report. Manheim Market Report, courtesy of Manheim.com The Manheim Market Report (MMR) is the premier indicator of wholesale prices. Pricing calculations are based on over 10 million sales transactions for
July 10, 2013
Toyota Prius Fire Total Loss
Toyota Prius vehicle completely burnt, an accident initially blamed on the Hybrid battery pack, but it turns out that the customer left some propane tanks in the trunk area in 100+ degree weather.
July 10, 2013
What is Diminished Value and how can you help me achieve it?
Q: What is Diminished Value and how can you help me achieve it? A: Thank you for contacting Diminished Value of Georgia for the appraisal of your vehicle. I am a Customer Relations Specialist and part of my responsibility is to make certain that you have the information you
July 10, 2013
AUTO ACCESSORIES CONSUMERS ARE LOOKING FOR
AUTO ACCESSORIES New vehicles, new technologies, new priorities, and new fads can all have an impact on the sorts of accessories consumers are looking for. If you’re in the business of selling and installing these products, then, you have to continually keep up to date on the accessories that are
July 4, 2013
Daimler AG Sales by model 2012
Daimler AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. By unit sales, it is the thirteenth-largest car manufacturer and second-largest truck manufacturer in the world. Below is a table showing, my model, the number of vehicle Daimler sold in the US for calendar year 2012. Model Units Sold Percentage B-Class 29
July 3, 2013
Smart Car Sales 2008-2012
Introduced to the US market in 2008, Smart Automobile is an automotive branch of Daimler AG that specializes in manufacturing micro-cars. Year Units Sold Y/Y Change 2008 24,622 2009 14,595 -40.72% 2010 5,927 -59.39% 2011 5,208 -12.13% 2012 10,009 92.19% Chart:
July 3, 2013
Mercedes-Benz Car sales 2003-2012
Below is a table showing the yearly sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the US. Other than the two recession years, M-B has shown a steady growth. Year Units Sold Y/Y Change 2003 218,717 2004 221,610 1.32% 2005 224,421 1.27% 2006 248,080 10.54% 2007 253,433 2.16% 2008 225,128 -11.17% 2009 190,604
July 3, 2013
Vehicle Sales Highlights Mid 2013 Report
2013 YTD Automotive Highlights Mfgr. highest volume – June GM 264,843 Mfgr. highest volume – 6 mos. GM 1,420,346 Mfgr. gained the most volume – June Ford 27,713 Mfgr. gained the most volume – 6 mos. Ford 149,353 Mfgr. lost the most volume – June Volvo (429)
July 2, 2013
YTD Vehicle Sales 2013
Table sorted by year-to-date sales of Vehicles in the United Sates in 2013 June 2013 June 2012 % change 6 mos. 2013 6 mos. 2012 % change Buick 18,078 18,851 -4% 100,837 90,198 12% Cadillac 13,929 12,124 15% 83,679 62,812 33% Chevrolet 193,460 180,098 7% 1,015,134 961,662 6% GMC
July 2, 2013
Top selling Vehicles YTD
Top selling light vehicles June 6 mos. 1 Ford F series 68,009 Ford F series 367,486 2 Chevrolet Silverado 43,259 Chevrolet Silverado 242,586 3 Toyota Camry 35,870 Toyota Camry 207,626 4 Chevrolet Cruze 32,871 Honda Accord 186,860 5 Honda Accord 31,677
July 2, 2013
Change in sales among major brands June 2012-2013
Winners and Losers % change in sales among major brands from June 2012 Winners June Winners 6 mos. Losers June Losers 6 mos. 1 Jaguar 59% 1 Cadillac 33% 1 Scion -25% 1 Lincoln -9% 2 Subaru 42% 2 Porsche 30% 2 Smart -23% 2 Mitsubishi -7% 3 BMW division
July 2, 2013
We’ve Moved
PRESS RELEASE Diminished Value of Georgia, Atlanta’s leading auto appraisal company is relocating its headquarters. “The newly refurbished space enables our company to accommodate recent growth and provides room for future expansion,” says Antoine Rached, Owner. Diminished Value of Georgia employs several full-time employees as well as a dozen appraisal
July 1, 2013
WSB-TV Report Follow Up
PRESS RELEASE PRWEB 6/30/2013 Diminished Value of Georgia was featured on WSB-TV Atlanta’s consumer investigation unit as part of their review of insurance company claim practices in Georgia. In the report, they showed Vivian Joyce who suffered a rear end collision and received a $1.74 check for her loss. After
June 30, 2013
Honda Accord V Hyundai Genesis
Not sure who started copying who first! Comparison to follow…
June 30, 2013
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