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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4D Utility

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4D Utility – Major Damage- Diminished Value Appraisal VIN:   1GNSCBE09C UVC:   2012160634 VIN + UVC:   1GNSCBE0C634 MSRP:   $43,905 Finance Advance:   $36,525 Model Number:   CC10706 Price Includes:   AT AC 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   4,059 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $28,925 24 $25,300 30 $23,625

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Cabriolet

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class CLK350 2D Cabriolet – Diminished Value VIN:   WDBTK56F18 UVC:   2008560147 VIN + UVC:   WDBTK56F8147 MSRP:   $54,500 Finance Advance:   $25,175 Model Number:   CLK350 Price Includes:   AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   57,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $18,700 24 $15,550 30 $14,225

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2013 Nissan Altima SV 4D Sedan 3.5

2013 Nissan Altima SV 4D Sedan 3.5 – Diminished Value VIN: 1N4BL3APD UVC: 2013640405 VIN + UVC: 1N4BL3APD405 MSRP: $27,780 Finance Advance: $24,000 Model Number: SV35 Price Includes: AT AC EW Adj. State: National Mileage: 1,423 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $17,575 24 $15,775 30 $14,925 36 $14,075

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2010 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan

2010 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN: WBANW1C59AC166144 UVC: 2010100134 VIN + UVC: WBANW1C5A134 MSRP: $51,250 Finance Advance: $34,075 Model Number: 1050 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $25,325 24 $20,500 30 $18,475 36 $16,475

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2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4D Sedan

2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN: 1HGCP26858 UVC: 2008360192 VIN + UVC: 1HGCP2688192 MSRP: $25,860 Finance Advance: $12,125 Model Number: CP2688JNW Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 91,000 Mileage Cat: C Residual Months Value 12 $10,325 24 $8,550 30 $7,850 36 $7,150 42 $6,550

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2006 Cadillac CTS TSB

2006 CTS Cadillac Last updated: 2012-09-25 Technical service bulletins 1 of 49: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Bulletin Number: PIT5074F Bulletin Date: MAY 2012 GM: J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE AND REPLACEMENT TERMINAL. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS VERANO, REGAL, LACROSSE, CTS, SRX, VOLT, SONIC, MALIBU, IMPALA, EQUINOX, CRUZE, AVALANCHE, TAHOE SUBURBAN, SILVERADO, SIERRA, YUKON, AND

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2000 Nissan Pathfinder TSB

2000 Pathfinder Nissan Last updated: 2012-09-25 Technical service bulletins 1 of 43: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT Bulletin Number: NTB-11-066 Bulletin Date: AUG 2012 NISSAN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. 1996-2004 PATHFINDER IN STATES WHERE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED IN THE WINTER, THE FRONT DRIVER¿S SIDE

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2002 Nissan Maxima TSB

2002 Maxima Nissan Last updated: 2012-09-25 Technical service bulletins 1 of 60: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Bulletin Number: NTB-09-101 Bulletin Date: SEP 2010 NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB   2 of 60: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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Taking Care of Your Car

If you love your car as much as most people do, you’ll want to take care of it. Here are a few basic maintenance and cleaning tips to keep your car in good shape. Preventive maintenance pays off A trained, qualified mechanic with the expertise and equipment to do the

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Insurance Terms

Additional Interest Insured Another person or company that needs to carry liability coverage since they can be held legally liable for an accident involving an insured or an insured vehicle. It may be a leasing company, employer, title owner of the vehicle, or living trust. Add On Equipment Coverage This

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2012 Audi Q5 Premium Plus

2012 Audi Q5 Premium Plus 4D Utility 2.0 – Diminished Value- Minor Wreck VIN: WA1LFAFP6C UVC: 2012080148 VIN + UVC: WA1LFAFPC148 MSRP: $39,900 Finance Advance: $35,975 Model Number: 8RB56A Price Includes: AT AWD AC 6CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 10,200 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $30,175 24 $27,700

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Appraisal Submission Instructions

Instructions on submitting the appraisal to the insurance company. 1- You will receive an email from us with a link, the link will take you to the appraisal report. You will be able to view the report through your browser (see below), DO NOT print from the browser, please download

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2013 Scion FR-S 2D Coupe

2013 Scion FR-S 2D Coupe – Diminished Value – Moderate Accident   VIN: JF1ZNAA14D1704732 UVC: 2013830022 VIN + UVC: JF1ZNAA1D022 MSRP: $25,300 Finance Advance: $21,675 Model Number: 6253 Price Includes: AT AC 4CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 404 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $18,250 24 $16,475 30 $15,375

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2011 Lexus ES 350 4D Luxury Sedan

2011 Lexus ES 350 4D Luxury Sedan   VIN: JTHBK1EG2B2459339 UVC: 2011500031 VIN + UVC: JTHBK1EGB031 MSRP: $36,725 Finance Advance: $30,775 Model Number: 9000 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $23,325 24 $20,725 30 $18,875 36 $17,050 42

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