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Hurricane Sandy Totaled Vehicles

Hurricane Sandy may total up to 250,000 new and used cars and trucks t, a loss that could eventually lead to a big spike in new auto sales, automakers and dealers said. Car makers have reported that some 16,000 brand new vehicles will have to be scrapped due to the

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2010 Infiniti G37

010 Infiniti G37 Base 4D Sedan – Diminished Value- Major Damage VIN:   JN1CV6AKA UVC:   2010400040 VIN + UVC:   JN1CV6AKA040 MSRP:   $33,250 Finance Advance:   $24,600 Model Number:   91010 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   11,000 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $18,100 24 $16,025 30 $14,950

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ASE Certification

ASE is an independent, non-profit organization, and since 1972 they’ve worked to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying repair and service professionals. We have a certified ASE technician on staff to assist us in the inspection of vehicles where inadequate repairs are found or

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2011 Toyota Highlander

2011 Toyota Highlander Base 4D Utility – Major Damage – Diminished Value VIN:   5TDZK3EH3B UVC:   2011900255 VIN + UVC:   5TDZK3EHB255 MSRP:   $28,695 Finance Advance:   $25,500 Model Number:   6946 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   17,000 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $18,275 24 $15,875 30 $14,650 36

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Dec 2012 movers and losers

The Fastest- and Slowest-Selling Cars list reports the aver­age num­ber of days it takes to sell mod­els from the day they arrive on the lot until the final paper­work is signed by a buyer. Decembers Movers 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec: 7 days 2013 Sub­aru XV Crosstrek: 7 days 2013 GMC

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2012 Winners and Losers

Percentage change in sales among major brands from Dec. 2012 Winners Dec. Winners 12 mos. Losers Dec. Losers 12 mos. 1 Porsche 61% Fiat 121% Mitsubishi -18% Mitsubishi -27% 2 Fiat 59% Smart 92% Lincoln -12% Lincoln -4% 3 Smart 40% Scion 49% Kia -10% Jaguar -2% 4 BMW division

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Happy New Year

We would like to take this opportunity to tell you how much we appreciate your business. We realize that you have many other choices when it comes to Auto Appraisals, and we truly thank you for your loyalty to Diminished Value of Georgia! We will be closing at 2 PM

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2013 Lexus RX 350

2013 Lexus RX 350 Base 4D Utility FWD – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN:   2T2ZK1BA2D UVC:   2013500028 VIN + UVC:   2T2ZK1BAD028 MSRP:   $39,310 Finance Advance:   $38,400 Model Number:   9420 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   3,151 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $31,625 24

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Happy Holidays 2012

We would like to take this opportunity to tell you how much we appreciate your business. We realize that you have many other choices when it comes to Auto Appraisals, and we truly thank you for your loyalty to Diminished Value of Georgia! We will be closing at 3 PM

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Vehicles that need to be redesigned

Make  Model Last Redesign Lotus Elise 2002 Toyota Tacoma 2004 Volvo XC90 2003 Nissan Titan 2004 Land Rover LR2 2006 Honda RidgeLine 2006 Mazda Miata 2005 VW Jetta Wagon 2005 Chevy Express 1996 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 1979

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class C250 2D Coupe – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   WDDGJ4HBXC UVC:   2012560230 VIN + UVC:   WDDGJ4HBC230 MSRP:   $37,220 Finance Advance:   $31,700 Model Number:   C250 Price Includes:   AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   7,350 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $26,475 24

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Diminished Value – Moderate Damage Search: Select Country: US Year: 2012 Select Region: National Make: JEEP Seasonal Adjustment: No Model: GRAND CHEROKEE 2WD V6 FFV Style: 4D SUV OVERLAND Auction Averages Zeroes Indicate No Recent Auction Sales. See “Transactions” For Week Ending Dec 1 Above

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2008 Nissan Armada LE

2008 Nissan Armada LE 4D Utility VIN:   5N1AA08D8 UVC:   2008640249 VIN + UVC:   5N1AA08D8249 MSRP:   $41,830 Finance Advance:   $21,750 Model Number:   49418 Price Includes:   AT AC 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   43,700 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $16,350 24 $13,975 30 $12,875 36 $11,800 42 $10,800 48 $9,800

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Specialty Market Analysis

The RV industry continues to show improvement based on activity at the RVIA convention in Louisville. More typical seasonal patterns are emerging, as motor homes have declined less than one percent, a big improvement from year ago levels. Towables are down –6.5% from last month. Collectibles and exotic vehicles haven’t

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2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Diminished Value – Moderate Claim VIN:   1G1YY26E37 UVC:   2007160671 VIN + UVC:   1G1YY26E7671 MSRP:   $69,175 Finance Advance:   $41,650 Model Number:   1YY87 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   National Mileage:   33,760 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $27,625 24 $23,425 30 $21,925 36 $20,450

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2008 Chrysler 300C AWD

2008 Chrysler 300 C 4D Sedan AWD Diminished Value – Moderate Loss VIN:   2C3LK63HX8 UVC:   2008180119 VIN + UVC:   2C3LK63H8119 MSRP:   $37,815 Finance Advance:   $18,475 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -42 Model Number:   LXFS48 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   National Mileage:   68,807 Mileage Cat:   E Weight:   4,175 Wheelbase:  

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