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PROPERTY DAMAGE RELEASE

Property Damage Release Document Sample (PD Release) Claim Number 12-123456789   PROPERTY DAMAGE RELEASE John Q Public for the sole consideration of  $5,555.50 United States funds, in hand paid, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby release, remise and forever discharge Jane Doe and their successors and

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Carfax Price Calculator Fail

The Carfax price calculator, a very bad pricing tool that attempts but fails to establish a vehicle’s value after an accident. I’ve been wanting to write an article about the carfax pricing calculator  for a while now, partly because many of my clients receive a Carfax report from their insurance

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Safeco Insurance Using 17c formula

To Whom It May Concern: You recently filed a claim for damage to your vehicle under your auto policy.  Georgia law requires that we consider any potential loss of value when we evaluate the damage to your auto. This potential loss varies from auto to auto and from accident to

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Recent Review – Holmes – Nissan

Hello Vivian “Thank you” to you and the staff at DVG for your professional, efficient and the speedy process in handling my diminished value claim. Before my last accident I never heard of diminished value claim but was glad, someone told me about it in order for me to investigate.

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2004 Cadillac CTS-V

2004 Cadillac CTS V 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN:   1G6DN57S24 UVC:   2004140045 VIN + UVC:   1G6DN57S4045 MSRP:   $49,300 Finance Advance:   $12,050 Model Number:   6DN69 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   National Mileage:   73,500 Mileage Cat:   E Tire Size:   245/45R18  Base HP:   400 @ 6000  Taxable HP:   48.6  Weight:   3,847  Fuel Type:  

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2013 Kia Sorento LX

2013 Kia Sorento LX 4D Utility – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   5XYKT4A18DG328765 UVC:   2013485033 VIN + UVC:   5XYKT4A1D033 MSRP:   $23,150 Finance Advance:   $21,000 Model Number:   72222 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $15,600 24 $13,875 30 $12,925 36

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2010 Acura TSX 4D Sedan w/Tech Pkg

2010 Acura TSX 4D Sedan w/Tech Pkg – Diminished Value – Major Loss VIN:   JH4CU2E6A UVC:   2010020066 VIN + UVC:   JH4CU2E6A066 MSRP:   $32,410 Finance Advance:   $20,025 Model Number:   CU2E6AKW Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   37,623 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $15,250 24 $13,000

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Two Impalas for 2014

GM has announced that they will continue producing the aging, unattractive and mundane old generation Chevrolet Impala as a fleet-only vehicle. This would include corporate leases, rental cars, livery and law enforcement. The updated Chevy Impala will be sold to retail customers starting April 2013.

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Deer Collisions

The Map above shows, state by state the likelihood of hitting a deer. For example in Georgia, out of 151 accidents, one is with a deer. This numbers are actually deflated as drivers without full coverage usually don’t report these accidents. The state with the most deer collisions, it’s West

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2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V LX 4D Utility AWD – Diminished Value – Medium Damage VIN:   5J6RM4H31C UVC:   2012360130 VIN + UVC:   5J6RM4H3C130 MSRP:   $23,745 Finance Advance:   $19,750 Model Number:   RM4H3CEW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   19,507 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $16,275 24 $14,450 30 $13,625

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Title Ad Valorem Tax Fee Update

NEW TAVT UPDATE **HB 266 UPDATE 03-07-2013** The State recently passed HB 266 which provides for some sweeping changes to the new TAVT tax and the regional T-SPLOST (Transportation Penny Tax) Please read the following summary of the bill as provided by the Georgia Department of Revenue. We heavily recommend

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2007 Bentley Continental GT

2007 Bentley Continental GT Diminished Value Price MSRP $172,585 Transmission Drivetrain AWD 6-Speed Automatic MPG 10 city 17 highway Safety Front Airbags Driver Standard Passenger Standard Side Airbags Front Standard Rear Standard Side Curtain Airbags Standard ABS Brakes Standard Amenities Air Conditioning Standard Leather Seats Standard Power Seats Driver Standard PassengerStandard Power Windows Standard Power Door Locks Standard Navigation

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2012 Audi A7 Prestige

2012 Audi A7 Prestige 5D Coupe Qtro – Diminished Value VIN:   WAU2GAFC3C UVC:   2012080057 VIN + UVC:   WAU2GAFCC057 MSRP:   $65,580 Finance Advance:   $57,950 Model Number:   4GA51A Price Includes:   AT LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   22,184 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $47,975 24 $40,550 30 $37,150 36 $33,750

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2013 Ford Edge Limited

2013 Ford Edge Limited 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN:   2FMDK3KC6D UVC:   2013300967 VIN + UVC:   2FMDK3KCD967 MSRP:   $34,955 Finance Advance:   $32,575 Model Number:   K3K Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   4,090 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $26,800 24 $23,925 30 $22,425 36 $20,975 42

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Coupe

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class CLK350 2D Coupe – Diminished Value VIN:   WDBTJ56H78 UVC:   2008560148 VIN + UVC:   WDBTJ56H8148 MSRP:   $46,450 Finance Advance:   $19,250 Model Number:   CLK350 Price Includes:   AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   38,678 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $13,200 24 $11,025 30 $10,050

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Body Shop Warranty Form

This certificate confirms that the repairs, which you and the selected Collision Center agreed to have performed on Repair Order Number ____ have been completed. We warranty our work as long as you own the vehicle as specified below. This warranty shall only apply if the defects occur under normal

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2012 Toyota Prius C

2012 Toyota Prius C 4D Hatchback   VIN:   JTDKDTB35C UVC:   2012900326 VIN + UVC:   JTDKDTB3C326 MSRP:   $19,900 Finance Advance:   $18,275 Model Number:   1201 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   13,639 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $13,350 24 $11,000 30 $10,075 36 $9,175 42 $8,275 48 $7,400

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Estimate of Record Abbreviations

The following is a list of additional abbreviations or symbols that may be used to describe work to be done or parts to be repaired or replaced: SYMBOLS FOLLOWING PART PRICE: m=MOTOR Mechanical component. s=MOTOR Structural component. T=Miscellaneous Taxed charge category. X=Miscellaneous Non-Taxed charge category. SYMBOLS FOLLOWING LABOR: D=Diagnostic labor

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2013 Hyundai Azera 4D Sedan

2013 Hyundai Azera 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN:   KMHFH4JG9D UVC:   2013380125 VIN + UVC:   KMHFH4JGD125 MSRP:   $32,250 Finance Advance:   $28,850 Model Number:   73422F65 Price Includes:   NAV LTH 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $22,275 24 $19,250 30 $17,650 36 $16,050 42 $14,550

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2007 BMW M6 2D Coupe

2007 BMW M6 2D Coupe – Diminished Value – Medium Damage VIN:   WBSEH93597 UVC:   2007100120 VIN + UVC:   WBSEH9357120 MSRP:   $99,100 Finance Advance:   $37,650 Model Number:   0769 Price Includes:     Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   52,858 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36 $0 42

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