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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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2007 Cadillac STS-V6

2007 Cadillac STS Base 4D Sedan V6 – Diminished Value VIN:   1G6DW677870113181 UVC:   2007140046 VIN + UVC:   1G6DW6777046 MSRP:   $42,390 Finance Advance:   $17,200 Model Number:   6DW29 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   51,161 Mileage Cat:   E Tire Size:   235/50R17  Base HP:   255 @ 6500  Taxable HP:   32.9  Weight:   3,929  Fuel

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2012 Kia Sorento SX 4D Utility

2012 Kia Sorento SX 4D Utility VIN:   5XYKW4A27C UVC:   2012485091 VIN + UVC:   5XYKW4A2C091 MSRP:   $33,150 Finance Advance:   $26,875 Model Number:   74282 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   10,644 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $20,600 24 $17,675 30 $16,500 36 $15,325 42 $14,125 48 $12,925 60

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2012 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite

2012 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4D Wagon – Diminished Value   VIN:   5FNRL5H9C UVC:   2012360167 VIN + UVC:   5FNRL5H9C167 MSRP:   $43,825 Finance Advance:   $35,775 Model Number:   RL5H9CKXW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   16,000 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $29,275 24 $25,875 30 $24,250 36 $22,625

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Holt Demand Georgia

The Southern Insurance v Holt court case Holds Georgia Insurance Carriers Liable For Bad Faith if they reject settling claims at the policy limit once a time limit demand is issued.   Simply stated, insurance carriers are required to process claims in good faith when a reasonable attempt is made

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2013 Lexus IS 250 2D Convertible

2013 Lexus IS 250 2D Convertible – Diminished Value VIN:   JTHFF2C25D2527817 UVC:   2013500043 VIN + UVC:   JTHFF2C2D043 MSRP:   $42,610 Finance Advance:   $39,575 Model Number:   9521 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $32,075 24 $28,550 30 $26,950 36 $25,375 42

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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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