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Insurance Liability Limits By State

State-by-State Minimum Requirements Bodily Injury per person/ Per accident / Property Damage First number: Bodily injury liability maximum for one person injured in an accident. Second number: Bodily injury liability maximum for all injuries in one accident. Third number: Property damage liability maximum for one accident. Alaska 50/100/25 Alabama 25/50/25 Arkansas 25/50/25 Arizona

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Stolen Ford GT Parted Out

This is what happens when a high end car is stolen, the vehicle is parted out at a chop shop and shipped overseas. Was your vehicle declared a total loss due to an unrecovered theft? Order a total loss valuation report:

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Summer Road Trip Tips

If you’re planning a summer road trip this year, it’s crucial to review your auto insurance before you hit the road. In case you’re involved in an accident, it’s also important to know what happens when you file a claim. Before Leaving on Vacation Make sure you have your insurance identification card in the car.

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2013 Ford Mustang GT 2D Coupe

2013 Ford Mustang GT 2D Coupe – Diminished Value VIN:   1ZVBP8CF5D UVC:   2013300336 VIN + UVC:   1ZVBP8CFD336 MSRP:   $30,750 Finance Advance:   $25,950 Model Number:   P8C Price Includes:   AT AC EW Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $21,425 24 $19,125 30 $18,200 36 $17,300 42

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2008 Lexus GS 460

2008 Lexus GS 460 4D Sedan Diminished Value VIN:   JTHBL96S48 UVC:   2008500037 VIN + UVC:   JTHBL96S8037 MSRP:   $53,020 Finance Advance:   $26,000 Model Number:   9320 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   52,601 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $18,300 24 $14,975 30 $13,500 36 $12,050 42

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Disclosure by dealer of damage to new motor vehicles

§ 40-1-5 – Disclosure by dealer of damage to new motor vehicles O.C.G.A. 40-1-5 (2010) 40-1-5. Disclosure by dealer of damage to new motor vehicles(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “dealer,” “distributor,” “manufacturer,” and “new motor vehicle” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code

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States requiring sales tax be paid for total loss settlements

Below is a list that shows which states require insurance companies to pay sales tax above and beyond the vehicle’s actual cash value. A third party claim is a claim filed against another carrier (at fault carrier). A first party claim is a claim filed against your own carrier, regardless

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TOP 25 CAR INSURANCE CARRIERS BY MARKET SHARE

2012 TOP 25 GROUPS AND COMPANIES BY COUNTRYWIDE PREMIUM Total Private Passenger Auto  STATE FARM  $32,101,906,675 18.37% ALLSTATE INS  $17,478,055,222 10.00% GEICO $16,748,869,754 9.58% PROGRESSIVE  $14,438,110,679 8.26% ZURICH INS  $10,279,069,827 5.88% USAA  $8,447,461,307 4.83% LIBERTY MUTUAL  8,263,736,892 4.73% NATIONWIDE 7,136,179,447 4.08% TRAVELERS  3,393,013,623 1.94% AMERICAN FAMILY  3,300,453,682 1.89% HARTFORD  2,304,175,394

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TOP 25 INSURANCE CARRIER BY MARKET SHARE

PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE INDUSTRY 2012 TOP 25 GROUPS AND COMPANIES BY COUNTRYWIDE PREMIUM ALL LINES OF BUSINESS STATE FARM  $53,654,236,900  10.28% ZURICH INS  $28,888,803,489 5.54% LIBERTY MUTUAL  $28,297,511,233 5.42% ALLSTATE INS  $26,652,040,162 5.11% AMERICAN INTL  $23,596,418,153 4.52% TRAVELERS  $22,695,957,863 4.35% GEICO $20,236,313,962 3.88% NATIONWIDE  17,042,932,597 13.27% PROGRESSIVE  16,559,745,792 3.17%

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GA 400 Tolls to End Week Before Thanksgiving

In July 2012, Gov. Nathan Deal announced that the state would pay off its bond debt and end tolls on GA 400 by December 2013. The ending date for GA 400 tolls has been set for Thursday, November 21, weather permitting. This date was selected to lessen the impact on

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2006 Maserati Gransport LE

Year 2006 Engine Type 4.2L V8 DOHC 32V Make Maserati Driveline RWD Model Gransport Ground Clearance No data in. Trim Level LE Front Brake Type No data Manufactured In ITALY Rear Brake Type No data Body Style COUPE 2-DR Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive Standard Seating 4

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2014 Mercedes S Class Launch

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class The car’s dimensions change very little from its predecessor. The wheelbase and length are the same, while interior space is up marginally in all directions. The engine in the S550 remains a twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter V-8. Horsepower rises by 26 to 455 total, while torque remains unchanged at

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2013 Vehicle Quality Rankings

Dodge Dart, Best Small Car Ford Fusion / Chevrolet Volt, Best Midsize Car Volkswagen CC, Best Large Car Hyundai Genesis / Audi A4, Best Near-Luxury Car Lexus LS, Best Luxury Car Chevrolet Corvette, Best Premium Coupe Chrysler Town & Country, Best Minivan Volkswagen Tiguan / Toyota FJ Cruiser, Best Entry

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Our New Logo

Below is our new and updated logo. It will be updated on all our Diminished Value auto appraisal reports starting next week.    

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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Hardtop

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2D Convt/Hardtop VIN:   JM1NC2PF8B UVC:   2011540208 VIN + UVC:   JM1NC2PFB208 MSRP:   $28,550 Finance Advance:   $22,125 Model Number:   MX5GT6P Price Includes:   AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   22,627 Mileage Cat:   A Residual Months Value 12 $16,775 24 $14,650 30 $13,725 36 $12,825 42 $11,950 48 $11,075

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2009 Cadillac CTS-V

2009 Cadillac CTS V 4D Sedan – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   1G6DN57P69 UVC:   2009140045 VIN + UVC:   1G6DN57P9045 MSRP:   $58,575 Finance Advance:   $37,375 Model Number:   6DN69 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   26,514 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $23,050 24 $18,725 30

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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2D Convertible

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2D Convertible – Diminished Value VIN:   JM1NC25F29 UVC:   2009540045 VIN + UVC:   JM1NC25F9045 MSRP:   $22,750 Finance Advance:   $15,375 Model Number:   MX5SPA Price Includes:   AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   A Residual Months Value 12 $10,875 24 $9,375 30 $8,725 36 $8,100 42 $7,450 48

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