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2010 Honda Element LX

2010 Honda Element LX 4D Utility – Diminished Value- Severe Damage VIN:   5J6YH1H30A UVC:   2010360116 VIN + UVC:   5J6YH1H3A116 MSRP:   $20,525 Finance Advance:   $16,200 Model Number:   YH1H3AEW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   20,119 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,375 24 $9,975 30 $9,275 36 $8,600

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State Farm Rejecting Diminished Value on a 100K Mile Car

State farm is using the erroneous 17c formula to assess diminished value on a $11,900 car that suffered $5,000 in damage. Would you buy this car for the same price as an undamaged counterpart?   Regarding your claim against our insured for property damage to your vehicle, State Farm has

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Most Stolen Cars in 2012

According to the FBI, every 44 seconds a car gets stolen in the US. Below are the top ten stolen vehicles in 2012  according to  the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB): 1994 Nissan Sentra 2002 Ford Explorer 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1994 Acura Integra 2000 Dodge Caravan

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2013 Dodge Durango R/T AWD

2013 Dodge Durango R/T 4D Utility AWD – Diminished Value VIN:   1C4SDJCT4D UVC:   2013240156 VIN + UVC:   1C4SDJCTD156 MSRP:   $38,595 Finance Advance:   $35,100 Model Number:   WDES75 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $26,725 24 $23,900 30 $22,250 36 $20,625 42

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0 Turbo

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4D Sedan 2.0 Turbo – Diminished Value VIN:   5NPEC4ABB UVC:   2011380116 VIN + UVC:   5NPEC4ABB116 MSRP:   $27,045 Finance Advance:   $20,775 Model Number:   27452 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $14,700 24 $12,025 30 $10,875 36 $9,750

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2007 Audi A3 S-Line

2007 Audi A3 S-Line 4D Hatchback 2.0T – Diminished Value VIN:   WAUHF78P7 UVC:   2007080125 VIN + UVC:   WAUHF78P7125 MSRP:   $29,020 Finance Advance:   $14,425 Model Number:   8PA52C Price Includes:   AT AC SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   45,000 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36 $0

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2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS

2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4D Sedan – Diminished Value   VIN:   5NPDH4AEC UVC:   2012380009 VIN + UVC:   5NPDH4AEC009 MSRP:   $17,445 Finance Advance:   $16,050 Model Number:   45412F45 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   11,000 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,975 24 $10,075 30 $9,150 36 $8,225 42

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sport Sedan

2012 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350 4D Sport Sedan – Diminished Value – VIN:   WDDHF5KBC UVC:   2012560189 VIN + UVC:   WDDHF5KBC189 MSRP:   $50,490 Finance Advance:   $40,225 Model Number:   E350W Price Includes:   AT NAV AC CC LTH Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   11,500 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $33,925 24 $28,875

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Honda Collision Repair Position Statements

American Honda Motor Co, Inc. makes the following recommendations for repair of Honda and Acura vehicles. Wheel_Repair_PS Vehicle_Safety_Recalls Unibody_Repair_PS Structural_Parts_Replacement Salvaged_Used_Air_Bag _Components Salvage_Recycled_Parts Alternative_Parts_Warranty Courtesy of collision.honda.com

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4D Utility

2010 Lincoln MKX 4D Utility VIN:   2LMDJ6JC0A UVC:   2010520038 VIN + UVC:   2LMDJ6JCA038 MSRP:   $38,345 Finance Advance:   $22,850 Model Number:   J6J Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   51,794 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $18,100 24 $15,175 30 $13,875 36 $12,575 42 $11,425 48 $10,300 60

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2010 Mini Cooper

2010 Mini Cooper Base 2D Hatchback – Diminished Value – Major Damage   VIN:   WMWMF3C56A UVC:   2010600001 VIN + UVC:   WMWMF3C5A001 MSRP:   $18,800 Finance Advance:   $14,225 Model Number:   1010 Price Includes:   AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   32,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $11,750 24 $10,500 30

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2012 Lexus LS460

2012 Lexus LS 460 Base 4D Sedan AWD – Minor Damage – Diminished Value VIN:   JTHCL5EF8C UVC:   2012500040 VIN + UVC:   JTHCL5EFC040 MSRP:   $69,935 Finance Advance:   $55,750 Model Number:   9106 Price Includes:   AT NAV AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   5,361 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $44,600

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2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

2013 Volkswagen Jetta S 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN:   3VW1K7AJD UVC:   2013940233 VIN + UVC:   3VW1K7AJD233 MSRP:   $17,775 Finance Advance:   $17,450 Model Number:   1622J1 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $13,025 24 $11,450 30 $10,600 36 $9,775 42 $9,025

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Total Loss Appraisal Clause Letter

Total Loss Insurer Invoking Appraisal Clause Letter – Word Doc Total Loss Insurer Invoking Appraisal Clause Letter – PDF Doc   4/8/2013   John Q Public 123 Main Street Atlanta, GA 30005   Re:      Insured            :           John Q Public Date of loss     :           01/01/2013 Claim No.        :           ABC123

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2012 Audi A4 Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0T

2012 Audi A4 Prestige S-Line 4D Sedan Qtro 2.0T – Diminished Value VIN:   WAUKFAFLC UVC:   2012080092 VIN + UVC:   WAUKFAFLC092 MSRP:   $45,350 Finance Advance:   $34,175 Model Number:   8K256A Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   16,376 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $27,825 24 $23,925 30 $21,850 36

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2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD

2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4D Utility 4WD – Diminished Value VIN:   5FNYF4H54B UVC:   2011360108 VIN + UVC:   5FNYF4H5B108 MSRP:   $35,595 Finance Advance:   $28,125 Model Number:   YF4H5BJNW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   30,351 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $22,100 24 $18,750 30 $17,225 36 $15,700 42

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2014 Cadillac CTS

2014 Cadillac CTS Elevates to Challenge World’s Best   – Longer, lower and leaner sedan drives into heart of midsize luxury segment   – Lightweight technologies, including aluminum door structures, contribute to lower curb weight and nearly 50/50 weight balance   – New Vsport model offers new Cadillac Twin-Turbo V-6

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2012 Audi Q7 Premium Plus

2012 Audi Q7 Premium Plus 4D Utility 3.0 – Diminished Value   VIN:   WA1LGAFE0C UVC:   2012080078 VIN + UVC:   WA1LGAFEC078 MSRP:   $52,550 Finance Advance:   $48,250 Model Number:   4LB5KA Price Includes:   AT AWD AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   9,325 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $38,925 24 $33,375

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Body Shop Written Warranty

Body Shop Written Warranty This is a fragmented seven-part Limited Warranty and stipulations pertaining to each fragmented part are stated hereafter: 1. METALWORK: Provided is a LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY, from effective date stated herein, on all metalwork and framework, to include welding and the application of materials utilized in making

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2006 Land Rover LR3 SE

2006 Land Rover LR3 SE 4D Hardtop V8 VIN:   SALAE25426 UVC:   2006495037 VIN + UVC:   SALAE2546037 MSRP:   $44,785 Finance Advance:   $12,175 Model Number:   SE Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   119,143 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36 $0 42 $0 48

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