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Hurricane Sandy Totaled Vehicles

Hurricane Sandy may total up to 250,000 new and used cars and trucks t, a loss that could eventually lead to a big spike in new auto sales, automakers and dealers said. Car makers have reported that some 16,000 brand new vehicles will have to be scrapped due to the

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C300

2010 Mercedes-Benz C Class C300 4D Luxury Sedan – Diminished Value – Minor Damage VIN:   WDDGF5EBA UVC:   2010560180 VIN + UVC:   WDDGF5EBA180 MSRP:   $33,810 Finance Advance:   $22,750 Model Number:   C300 Price Includes:   AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   37,384 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $17,750

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2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4D Sedan

2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4D Sedan   VIN: 6G2EC57Y98L139843 UVC: 2008720188 VIN + UVC: 6G2EC57Y8188 MSRP: $29,310 Finance Advance: $17,450 Model Number: 2EC69 Price Includes: AT AC EW ES Adj. State: National Mileage: 80,321 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $14,750 24 $12,275 30 $11,150 36 $10,050 42 $9,025

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2011 Ford F150 Lariat Supercrew

2011 Ford F150 Lariat Supercrew   VIN: 1FTFW1CTB UVC: 2011300725 VIN + UVC: 1FTFW1CTB725 MSRP: $36,470 Finance Advance: $29,675 Model Number: W1C Price Includes: AT AC V8 Adj. State: National Mileage: 34,500 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $23,975 24 $20,950 30 $19,750 36 $18,575 42 $17,275 48 $15,975

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State Farm’s 17c Game

State farm admitting that the 17c formula is unfair and that an actual appraisal yields a “great deal more” than the formula! Obviously, unless a “dispute arises”, they will try to sell you on their mabry formula. Tell State Farm NO, you will not accept their settlement offer. Hire Diminished

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2011 Hyundai Genesis 4D Sedan V6 3.8

2011 Hyundai Genesis 4D Sedan V6 VIN: KMHGC4DE9B UVC: 2011380102 VIN + UVC: KMHGC4DEB102 MSRP: $33,000 Finance Advance: $24,300 Model Number: B0422 Price Includes: LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 13,969 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $18,975 24 $16,250 30 $14,825 36 $13,400 42 $11,850 48 $10,300 60

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Augusta, GA Auto Appraiser

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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2006 Infiniti M45

2006 Infiniti M45 Base 4D Sedan Diminished Value Car Appraisal VIN:   JNKBY01E6 UVC:   2006400022 VIN + UVC:   JNKBY01E6022 MSRP:   $46,950 Finance Advance:   $15,150 Model Number:   98316 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   73,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0

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Claims recovered this week! 8/28/11

Example of a few appraisals done this week:  2005 Cadillac XLR………..  Cost of repairs = $4,900  DV = $2,850 2011 Ford Mustant GT…..  Cost of repairs = $7,100   DV = $3,100 2010 Honda Accord………  Cost of repairs = $8,300  DV = $2,400 2006 Jeep Liberty………..   Cost of repairs = $9,200  DV =

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Claims recovered this week! 8/21/11

Example of a few appraisals done this week:  2009 Honda CR-V………  Cost of repairs = $6,800  Diminished Value = $2,300 2010 Honda Accord…….  Cost of repairs = $6,100  Diminished Value = $3,200 2011 Toyota Avalon……..  Cost of repairs = $6,300  Diminished Value = $3,750 2008 BMW X3……………  Cost of repairs =

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Claims Recovered this week! 8/14/11

Example of a few appraisals done this week: 2007 Lexus IS250……  Cost of repair = $3,700  Diminished Value = $2,040 2011 Kia Sorento……..  Cost of repair = $3,000  Diminished Value = $1,700 2005 Honda Accord… Cost of repair = $7,000  Diminished Value = $2,320 2006 BMW X5……….. Cost of repair =

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