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2012 Ford Edge Limited 4D Utility

2012 Ford Edge Limited 4D Utility VIN:   2FMDK3KC0C UVC:   2012300967 VIN + UVC:   2FMDK3KCC967 MSRP:   $34,800 Finance Advance:   $30,700 Model Number:   K3K Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   10,500 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $24,175 24 $20,875 30 $19,375 36 $17,875 42 $16,275 48 $14,675

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2010 Chrysler Town & Country

  2010 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Wagon LWB VIN:   2A4RR8DX6A UVC:   2010180097 VIN + UVC:   2A4RR8DXA097 MSRP:   $28,625 Finance Advance:   $18,225 Model Number:   RTYP53 Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $13,875 24 $11,550 30 $10,325 36 $9,100 42

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Advertising Spent per Vehicle Sold

The biggest spenders have the smallest market share. Saab* is now defunct Fiat  $                            5,300.00 Jaguar  $                            3,300.00 Smart  $                            2,700.00 Saab*  $                            2,650.00 Lincoln  $                            2,050.00 Honda  $                                500.00 Hyundai  $                                450.00 Ford  $                                400.00 GMC  $                                400.00 Mini  $                                375.00

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Truck Sales YTD

Full-Size Trucks sold in the US. January through May 2012. Make Model Units Sold x1,000 Ford F Series 246 Chevy Silverado 160 Dodge RAM Truck 114 GMC Sierra 60 Toyota Tundra 36 Nissan Titan 8

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Gas Pump Myths

Using Premium Gas. Higher octane (91 or more) helps high performance engines resist preignition, this is usually not necessary in normal vehicles. Premium gas costs more and will not improver performance on most cars. Recommended Gas Premium gas helps to maximize power on those vehicles who specifically ask for it,

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2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 2D Coupe

Dodge Challenger Diminished Value Appraisal 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 2D Coupe VIN:   2B3CJ5DT7A UVC:   2010240809 VIN + UVC:   2B3CJ5DTA809 MSRP:   $30,860 Finance Advance:   $26,450 Model Number:   LCDP22 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   National Mileage:   11,154 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $19,300 24 $16,050 30 $14,600

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2011 Toyota Rav4 Base 4D Hardtop FWD

2011 Toyota Rav4 Base 4D Hardtop FWD VIN:   JTMKF4DV4B5034131 UVC:   2011900151 VIN + UVC:   JTMKF4DVB151 MSRP:   $24,060 Finance Advance:   $19,650 Model Number:   4430 Price Includes:   AT AC V6 Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $14,775 24 $12,875 30 $12,175 36 $11,475 42 $10,650 48

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro LT 2D Coupe

2012 Chevrolet Camaro LT 2D Coupe VIN:   2G1FB1E31C UVC:   2012160492 VIN + UVC:   2G1FB1E3C492 MSRP:   $25,280 Finance Advance:   $25,425 Model Number:   1EF37 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   10,569 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $20,400 24 $17,000 30 $15,550 36 $14,100 42 $12,800 48 $11,500 60

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Q1 and Q2 2012

As the first half of 2012 is coming to an end, last week, our company surpassed 1,000 appraisals year to date. I want to thank my staff, field inspectors, contractors and clients for making this important milestone happen. Antoine Rached Owner

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Diminished Value Statute of Limitations By State

If your car has lost value after an accident, you may be entitled to compensation through a diminished value (DV) claim. But there’s a catch—every state has a statute of limitations, a legal time limit on how long you have to file your claim. This timeframe starts on the date

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2005 Lexus LX 470

2005 Lexus LX 470 4D Utility 4WD VIN:   JTJHT00W75 UVC:   2005500011 VIN + UVC:   JTJHT00W5011 MSRP:   $65,225 Finance Advance:   $26,525 Model Number:   9620 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR 4WD 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   E Tire Size:   275/60HR18  Base HP:   235 @ 4800  Taxable HP:   43.8  Weight:   5,590  Fuel Type:  

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2010 Toyota Corolla DV

2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4D Sedan VIN: 2T1BU4EE5A UVC: 2010900066 VIN + UVC: 1NXBU4EEA066 MSRP: $16,850 Finance Advance: $14,550 Model Number: 1838 Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 15,533 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $9,000 24 $7,700 30 $7,200 36 $6,700 42 $6,175 48 $5,650 60

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Longest Lived Cars List

[pb_slideshow group=”0″] 1990 Honda Accord ( 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 1996 Dodge Ram2500 1990 BMW 325i 1989 Saab SPG 900 1983 Mercedes 240D 1966 Volvo P1800 1985 Lincoln Town Car

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2008 Mini Cooper S 2D Hatchback

2008 Mini Cooper S 2D Hatchback Diminished Value VIN:   WMWMF73568T UVC:   2008600002 VIN + UVC:   WMWMF7358002 MSRP:   $21,200 Finance Advance:   $17,000 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -65 Model Number:   0811 Price Includes:   AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   42,000 Mileage Cat:   E Weight:   2,668 Wheelbase:   97.1 Base HP:   172 @ 5500 Taxable

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