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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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2007 Acura RDX 4D Utility

2007 Acura RDX 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN:   5J8TB18597A005216 UVC:   2007020059 VIN + UVC:   5J8TB1857059 MSRP:   $32,995 Finance Advance:   $16,675 Model Number:   TB1857JNW Price Includes:   AT AWD AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   61,380 Mileage Cat:   E Tire Size:   235/55R18  Base HP:   240 @ 6000  Taxable HP:   18.5  Weight:   3,924  Fuel Type:  

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Best Of Kudzu Award

Diminished Value of Georgia Awarded Best of 2012 on Kudzu Voted by Kudzu users as a top company in the Atlanta, Georgia Diminished Value of Georgia was named a Best of 2012 winner in appraisal services on Kudzu, the leading source of local business information and consumer reviews. Over 5

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2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4D Utility   VIN:   WP1AC29P48 UVC:   2008740042 VIN + UVC:   WP1AC29P8042 MSRP:   $93,700 Finance Advance:   $46,575 Model Number:   9PAAF1 Price Includes:   AT LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   37,609 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $31,800 24 $26,250 30 $23,650 36 $21,075 42 $19,150 48

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2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury

2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury 4D Utility – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN:   3GYFNAE39C UVC:   2012140027 VIN + UVC:   3GYFNAE3C027 MSRP:   $40,515 Finance Advance:   $29,900 Model Number:   6NG26 Price Includes:   AT AC V6 Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   23,614 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $25,700 24 $22,600 30 $21,050

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What is Carfax?

What is Carfax? Carfax was founded in 1984 by Ewin Barnett, whose initial objective was to combat odometer fraud. The company has since grown its database from 10,000 records to more than ten billion today. A major turning point in Carfax’s history occurred in 2000, a year after it became

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Kudzu Reviews

Diminished Value of Georgia Kudzu Profile Below are some of our reviews as posted on Kudzu. More Kudzu Reviews 1 More Kudzu Reviews 2

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2012 BMW 535i

2012 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   WBAFR7C57C UVC:   2012100134 VIN + UVC:   WBAFR7C5C134 MSRP:   $52,500 Finance Advance:   $47,350 Model Number:   125C Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   6,887 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $37,675 24 $31,400 30

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DVGA in the News

Diminished Value of Georgia as featured on WSB-TV Atlanta. WSB-TV’s report on Diminished Value. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, get our free Diminished Value quote before you settle your claim with the insurance company.

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Recent Review – Rachel – Altima

I just wanted to let you know I just heard from my insurance company and they accepted your appraisal and offered to pay the full amount. That was much easier then I had excepted. Thank you for all of your help and I will definitely be recommending you in the

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