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2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT

2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT 4D Utility FWD VIN:   1GNLRFED2AS112233 UVC:   2010160331 VIN + UVC:   1GNLRFEDA331 MSRP:   $31,745 Finance Advance:   $20,425 Model Number:   CR14526 Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   47,204 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $17,725 24 $15,225 30 $13,900 36 $12,575 42 $11,400 48

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2008 Volkswagen Touareg

  2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4D Utility V8 VIN:   WVGCB77L18D12345 UVC:   2008940193 VIN + UVC:   WVGCB77L8193 MSRP:   $48,390 Finance Advance:   $26,925 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   34 Model Number:   7L66B3 Price Includes:   AT AWD AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   38,190 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $17,700 24 $14,600

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Lexus RX350 Loss in Value

Considering a Major wreck with airbag deployment. With depreciation the loss in value is reduced with the passing of time. By law, loss in value is calculated at the date of loss.

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Albany Field Office

Albany, Georgia Field Office Diminished Value of Georgia, as the leading auto appraisal company in the state of Georgia, we’re happy  to announce our new and expanded home coverage area. We now cover: The Greater Atlanta Metro Savannah and the GA coast Albany and South Georgia Augusta What this means to you:

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Savannah Field Office

Savannah, Georgia Field Office (912) 349-9744 Diminished Value of Georgia, as the leading auto appraisal company in the state of Georgia, we’re happy  to announce our new and expanded home coverage area. We now cover: The Greater Atlanta Metro Savannah and the Georgia coast Albany and South Georgia Augusta, Georgia What this

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2006 BMW 5-Series 550i

2006 BMW 5-Series 550i 4D Sedan VIN:   WBANB53576 UVC:   2006100115 VIN + UVC:   WBANB5356115 MSRP:   $57,400 Finance Advance:   $19,950 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -11 Model Number:   0653 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   E Tire Size:   225/50R17  Base HP:   360 @ 6300  Taxable HP:   42.8  Weight:   3,803 

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2007 Lexus LS 460

2007 Lexus LS 460 Base 4D Sedan VIN:   JTHBL46F575– UVC:   2007500034 VIN + UVC:   JTHBL46F7034 MSRP:   $61,000 Finance Advance:   $34,025 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   3 Model Number:   9100 Price Includes:   AT NAV AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   37,216 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $22,300 24 $18,250

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2009 Toyota Prius 4D Hatchback

2009 Toyota Prius 4D Hatchback VIN:   JTDKB20UX9 UVC:   2009900288 VIN + UVC:   JTDKB20U9288 MSRP:   $23,375 Finance Advance:   $16,900 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -150 Model Number:   1226 Price Includes:   AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,550 24 $9,950 30 $9,100 36 $8,250 42 $7,600

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2011 BMW X5 XDrive35i 4D SAV

2011 BMW X5 XDrive35i 4D SAV VIN:   5UXZV4C54B UVC:   2011100057 VIN + UVC:   5UXZV4C5B057 MSRP:   $45,800 Finance Advance:   $47,700 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   45 Model Number:   1196 Price Includes:   AT AWD AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   16,989 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $38,500 24 $33,650 30

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2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREW MAX

2011 Toyota Tundra Base Crew Max VIN:   5TFEY5F19BX104802 UVC:   2011900357 VIN + UVC:   5TFEY5F1B357 MSRP:   $30,490 Finance Advance:   $25,375 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   131 Model Number:   8261 Price Includes:   AT AC 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   31,000 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $20,850 24 $18,950 30 $17,800 36

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Now Hiring | Independent Auto Inspector| Macon, GA

Diminished Value of Georgia is an industry Leading auto appraisal company located in Atlanta Georgia. We are currently seeking an independent auto inspector to cover the Macon, GA Area. Qualifications / Requirements: Automotive experience (sales, repair, body shop) Auto Claims Experience (insurance adjuster etc…), preferable but not mandatory Clean Driving

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Now Hiring | Independent Auto Inspector| Augusta, GA

Diminished Value of Georgia is an industry Leading auto appraisal company located in Atlanta Georgia. We are currently seeking an independent auto inspector to cover the Augusta Area. Qualifications / Requirements: Automotive experience (sales, repair, body shop) Auto Claims Experience (insurance adjuster etc…), preferable but not mandatory Clean Driving record

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2010 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid

2010 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid 4D Utility FWD VIN:   JTJZB1BAXA UVC:   2010500013 VIN + UVC:   JTJZB1BAA013 MSRP:   $42,110 Finance Advance:   $41,825 Model Number:   9440 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   15,844 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $32,150 24 $28,150 30 $26,075 36 $24,000 42

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2009 Nissan Murano S

2009 Nissan Murano S 4D Utility VIN:   JN8AZ18U9 UVC:   2009640274 VIN + UVC:   JN8AZ18U9274 MSRP:   $27,680 Finance Advance:   $18,125 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   86 Model Number:   07219 Price Includes:   AT AC V6 Adj. State:   National Mileage:   38,452 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $12,900 24 $11,650 30 $10,825 36

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2012 Ford Mustang Base 2D Coupe

2012 Ford Mustang Base 2D Coupe VIN:   1ZVBP8AM6C UVC:   2012300326 VIN + UVC:   1ZVBP8AMC326 MSRP:   $22,310 Finance Advance:   $21,900 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   55 Model Number:   P8A Price Includes:   AT AC EW Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $17,600 24 $14,800 30 $13,600 36

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2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS 2D

2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Premium 2D Coupe 2.0T VIN:   KMHHT6ADB UVC:   2011380054 VIN + UVC:   KMHHT6ADB054 MSRP:   $26,750 Finance Advance:   $19,000 Model Number:   C0322 Price Includes:   AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   13,500 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $15,800 24 $13,300 30 $12,050 36 $10,800 42 $9,750 48 $8,700

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2009 Honda CR-V EX-L

2009 Honda CR-V EX-L 4D Utility VIN:   5J6RE38759L001968 UVC:   2009360146 VIN + UVC:   5J6RE3879146 MSRP:   $26,045 Finance Advance:   $21,100 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   43 Model Number:   RE3879JNW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $15,800 24 $13,800 30 $12,950 36 $12,100

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Hybrid Sales Stall

US hybrid sales never exceeded 3% of total new vehicle sales and it seems that the momentum has stalled. Year Hybrid Sales x 1000 Total Sales x 1000 Share 2011 268 12,778 2.10% 2010 274 11,589 2.36% 2009 290 10,430 2.78% 2008 315 13,245 2.38% 2007 352 16,154 2.18% Why

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2007 INFINITI M35

2007 Infiniti M35 Base 4D Sedan VIN:   JNKAY01E7 UVC:   2007400032 VIN + UVC:   JNKAY01E7032 MSRP:   $41,450 Finance Advance:   $22,175 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   2 Model Number:   98117 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   30,500 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $15,800 24 $14,200 30

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Stop PIPA Stop SOPA

Call your elected officials. Tell them you are their constituent, and you oppose SOPA and PIPA. Why? SOPA and PIPA would put the burden on website owners to police user-contributed material and call for the unnecessary blocking of entire sites. Small sites won’t have sufficient resources to defend themselves. Big

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