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2013 Volvo S80

Diminished Value of 2013 Volvo S80 STANDARD EQUIPMENT 3-Point Seat Belts in All Positions Molding, Body side Chrome Air Conditioning, Air filter, Dual zone, Electronic Climate Control Monitors, Intelligent Driver Information System (IDIS), Tire (ECC), Pollen sensor pressure Airbags, Driver Dual-stage, Front Driver Side, Front Passenger Power Locks, Central Locking

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2013 Audi A4 Premium 4D Sedan 2.0T

Diminished Value for 2013 Audi A4 Premium 4D Sedan 2.0T VIN WAUAFAFL9DA173000 Vehicle Accident Major Year 2013 Engine Type 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO Make Audi Driveline FWD Model A4 Ground Clearance No data in. Trim Level 2.0 T Sedan FrontTrak Multitronic Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In GERMANY Rear

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CarMax Appraisal and Diminished Value

Since most claimants get their vehicles appraised by CarMax after a loss, the CarMax appraisal report would only be quantifying the post-repair cash value of the vehicle. Most claimants deduct this post-repair CarMax amount from NADA retail or other online valuation sources when computing DV on their own; this is

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GA-400 Tollway Demolition Project Work Begins October 25

Beginning on Friday, October 18, portable message signs will alert motorists to pre-construction activities for the ending of tolls and the demolition of toll booths on GA 400.   The first phase of a four-phase demolition project will begin on Friday, October 25, with restriping to create a third lane

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2013 Toyota Tundra Diminished Value

2013 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft   Vehicle Details Year: 2013 Make: Toyota Model: Tundra Double Cab Trim: Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft Engine: V8, 4.6 Liter Trans: Auto, 5-Spd w/Seq Md Drivetrain: 2WD Optional Equipment Cold Weather Pkg, Traction Control, Stability Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door

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Most Appraised Cars

Below is a list of the most appraised cars for Diminished Value this month and so far this year: This month: Toyota Camry Honda Accord Chrysler 300 Ford Mustang BMW 3 series Year To Date: Toyota Camry Nissan Altima Honda Accord Toyota Corolla Honda CRV Since 80% of the appraisals

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2011 Lexus GS350 Diminished Value

2011 Lexus GS350 Diminished Value Analysis IN JTHBE1KS6B00 Damage Severity 4/5 Year 2011 Engine Type 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Make Lexus Driveline rear-wheel drive Model GS Ground Clearance 5.10 in. Trim Level GS 350 Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In JAPAN Rear Brake Type Disc Body Style SEDAN 4-DR Anti-Brake

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2014 Chevrolet Impala Diminished Value

2014 Chevrolet Impala LT 4D Sedan 4 Cyl Diminished Value Analysis 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA EFFECTIVE 02-22-13 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2014: New Exterior Colors; New Series 2LT & 2LZ CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL 1GX69 4D Sedan LS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25790.00 26725.00 1GY69 4D Sedan LT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..27671.00 28975.00 1GY69 4D Sedan 2LT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………28602.00 29950.00 1GZ69 4D

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Atlanta Lease Deals – Auto

Atlanta Car Lease Deals for October 2013 2014 Acura RDX Avg. Paid: $34,214 – $39,154 MSRP: $34,520 – $39,620 Invoice: $32,430 – $37,150 Lease Deal: $399 per month for 36 months with $1,999 due at signing, or $440 per month for 36 months with $0 due at signing and no

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2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class S550 4D Sedan

Diminished Value for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class S550 4D Sedan VIN WDDNG71X68A194759 Damage Severity Minor – Moderate Year 2008 Engine Type 5.5L V8 DOHC 32V Make Mercedes-Benz Driveline RWD Model S-Class Ground Clearance 5.80 in. Trim Level S550 Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In GERMANY Rear Brake Type Disc Body

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2013 BMW 3-Series 328i 4D Sedan

Diminished Value for 2013 BMW 3-Series 328i 4D Sedan   VIN WBA3A5G5XDNP193000 Damage Intensity Medium Year 2013 Engine Type 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V Make BMW Driveline RWD Model 3-Series Ground Clearance No data in. Trim Level 328i Sedan Front Brake Type No data Manufactured In GERMANY Rear Brake Type No

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2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4D Utility 4WD

Diminished Value 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4D Utility 4WD VIN 1J4HA6H1XBL628000 Damage Intensity Severe Year 2011 Engine Type 3.8L V6 OHV 12V Make Jeep Driveline 4WD Model Wrangler Ground Clearance No data in. Trim Level Unlimited Rubicon 4WD Front Brake Type No data Manufactured In UNITED STATES Rear Brake

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2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility

2012 Ford Explorer Diminished Value Claim – Moderate Damage   2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility Window Sticker 2012 FORD EXPLORER EFFECTIVE 07-01-11 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2012: New 2.0L EcoBoost Engine Avail; New Exterior Colors CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL K7B Base 4D Utility FWD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..26736.00 28170.00 K8B 4D Utility

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2013 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan

 Atlanta Diminished Value Claim :: 2013 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan – Minor Damage MSRP: $53,400 VIN: WBAFR7C57DC Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $48,150 UVC: 2013100134 Mileage: 8938 Equip Ret: $57,145 MPG: 20/30 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/45R18 Weight: 3913 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 300 @ 5800 Fuel Type:

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2012 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE

TOYOTA CAMRY DIMINISHED VALUE The 2012 Toyota Camry tops Diminished Value of Georgia’s most appraised cars in 2013 2012 Toyota Camry Toyota has made a number of small but effective changes to the redesigned 2012 Camry. The result is that the Camry has moved back up to be a top

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2010 BMW 5-Series 528xi 4D Sedan

Diminished Value Auto – 2010 BMW 5-Series 528xi 4D Sedan 2010 BMW 5-SERIES EFFECTIVE 01-01-10 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2010: No Major Changes CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL 1056 528i 4D Sedan……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….42275.00 45950.00 1057 528xi 4D Sedan……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….44390.00 48250.00 1050 535i 4D Sedan……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….47150.00 51250.00 1055 535xi 4D Sedan……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….49265.00 53550.00 1059 4D Sports

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GA 400 Tolls to End Week Before Thanksgiving

In July 2012, Gov. Nathan Deal announced that the state would pay off its bond debt and end tolls on GA 400 by December 2013. The ending date for GA 400 tolls has been set for Thursday, November 21, weather permitting. This date was selected to lessen the impact on

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