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Georgia Salvage Vehicle Inspectors

Below is a list of licensed salvage vehicle inspectors in Georgia. You need one of them to inspect your repaired salvage vehicle in order to obtain a rebuilt title. Mobile Inspectors (they will come to you) Inspector’s Name City   Phone Number/E-mail Jonathan Broom Ringgold 770-500-2570 sisga2013@yahoo.com Fermando Foo Canton

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U.S. Car and Light-Truck Dealerships

U.S. Car and Light-Truck Dealerships Growth.   U.S. sales forecast to possible peak in 2016. Steady dealership count will lead to equalized sales and less competition. It is a good time to be in the retail auto industry, which is thriving.  

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Historic Data of U.S. Dealerships

A Decade of U.S. Dealerships.   Last year, U.S. vehicle sales grew 5.7 percent to 17,470,659. In the same year the number of new-vehicle franchises grew less than 1 percent, resulting a 5.5 percent gain in industrywide sales per franchise.  

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U.S. New-Car and Light-Truck Sales – 2014 vs. 2013

Car Historic Data per Franchise, 2014 vs. 2013.   Car 2014 Car 2013 Change Truck 2014 Truck 2013 Change Total 2014 Total 2013 Change % Change Toyota/Scion 926 925 1 744 665 79 1670 1590 80 5 Lexus 741 657 84 584 518 66 1325 1175 150 12.8 Honda 760

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Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices – January 2016

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, January 2016.   Average wholesale used-vehicle prices, January Average Prices ($/Unit) Average Prices ($/Unit) Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Jan 2016 Dec 2015 Jan 2015 Prior Month Prior Year Compact $6,656 $6,398 $7,392 4.0% -10.0% Midsize 7,820 7,356 7,977 6.3% -2.0% Fullsize

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2007 Dodge Charger

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2007 Dodge Charger R/T 4D Sedan MSRP: $30,515 VIN: 2B3KA53H67H729244 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $11,400 UVC: 2007240390 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $34,125 MPG: 17/25 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 225/60R18 Weight: 4031 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 340 @ 5000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable

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Atlanta Car Dealer List

Car dealers in the Atlanta area sorted by Zip Code: Atlanta-Auto-Dealer-List Dealership Address City State ZIP AUTONATION CHEVROLET NORTHPOINT 2175 MANSELL ROAD ALPHARETTA Georgia 30004 CHEROKEE FORD LINCOLN MERCURY OF   ALPHARETTA LLC 1575 MANSELL RD ALPHARETTA Georgia 30004 LAND ROVER NORTH POINT 1505 MANSELL RD ALPHARETTA Georgia 30004 NORTH

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2010 Audi S4

Diminished Value for 2010 Audi S4 Premium Plus 4D Sedan Qtro 3.0 MSRP: $47,300 VIN: WAUDGAFL3AA170000 Adj. State: Georgia Fin Adv: $32,850 UVC: 2010080107 Mileage: 26101 Equip Ret: $49,073 MPG: 18/28 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/40R18 Weight: 3847 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 333 @ 7000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission:

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Car Makes Google Autocomplete

While researching different car makes on Google, we decided to use the autocomplete  feature to see what the most search terms on google are for that specific car make. As you type within the search box on Google, Autocomplete helps you find information quickly by displaying searches that might be

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2007 Lexus GS GS 350 AWD

Diminished Value – 2007 Lexus GS GS 350 AWD VIN JTHCE96S670000000 Damage Type Hail Damage – DV Year 2007 Engine Type 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Make Lexus Driveline AWD Model GS Ground Clearance 5.50 in. Trim Level GS 350 AWD Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In JAPAN Rear Brake Type

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2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility

2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN 1FM5K7F89DGA00000 Original MSRP $44,560 Year 2013 Engine Type 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Make Ford Driveline FWD Model Explorer Ground Clearance 7.60 in. Trim Level Limited FWD Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In UNITED STATES Rear Brake Type Disc Body Style

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2013 FORD EXPEDITION LIMITED

Diminished Value – 2013 FORD EXPEDITION LIMITED 2013 FORD EXPEDITION EFFECTIVE 01-14-13 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2013: New Exterior Colors CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL U1F XL 4D Utility 2WD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………34973.00 37505.00 U1G 4D Utility 4WD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………37677.00 40405.00 U1H XLT 4D Utility 2WD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………37864.00 40605.00 U1J 4D Utility 4WD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………40568.00 43505.00 U1K Limited 4D Utility

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2013 Kia Optima SX 4D Sedan

Diminished Value for 2013 Kia Optima SX 4D Sedan 2013 KIA OPTIMA EFFECTIVE 05-31-12 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2013: Realignment of Trims CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL 53222 4D Sedan LX…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20255.00 21200.00 53242 4D Sedan EX………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….21955.00 23500.00 55282 4D Sedan SX………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25040.00 26800.00 55282 4D Sedan SX Limited……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28290.00 30150.00 OTHER CHARGES MODEL

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2012 BMW X5 XDrive35i 4D SAV

Diminished Value analysis for 2012 BMW X5 XDrive35i 4D SAV VITAL STATS Engine 3.0L I-6 Power 300 @ 5,800 rpm Transmission 8-spd w/OD 0-60 9.3 seconds Drivetrain all wheel M Seating 5 passengers Cargo 75.2 cu.ft. MPG 16 City / 23 HWY Warranty 48 months/50,000 miles The BMW X5 is

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Totaled Corvette

Nice Silver Corvette convertible completely totaled out by a fallen tree, not storm related but the negligence of the tree cutting company. They better have some good liability insurance!

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Generic Body Shop Repair Bill Fine Print

Below is the generic language that normally exists on a repair bill from an auto body shop. Deductible reduction credit: your policy includes a deductible reduction feature that has been applied to reduce the collision deductible applicable to this loss. Deductible reduction credit: your policy includes a deductible reduction feature

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