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Certificate of Authencity – Insurance Claim

Certificate of authenticity used for trial on a property damage claim involving a car accident. Certificate of-Authenticity-Insurance-Claim- PDF   CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY   I, custodian or qualified person, hereby certify that the attached car appraisal report is true and accurate reproductions of the complete appraisal report and valuation concerning client_____________________________________which

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Insurance Direct Repair Program Body Shops DRP

Direct Repair program or DRP is the industry standard description of a body shop that is affiliated with the insurance carrier. Insurance carriers have many different names for their DRP body shops, (service first, pro-shop, select service, blue ribbon shop, etc…) DRP Shops have usually entered into an agreement with

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USAA’s Diminished Value Method

USAA continues not to provide claimants a copy of their valuation reports, instead they are now issuing this vague description of their appraisal method. Enjoy! USAA Diminished Value Methodology “USAA strives to provide consistent world class service to all consumers. Diminution is an element of the tort claim presented against

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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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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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Driving While Texting Infographic

Texting While Driving Stats: 1. 1,600,000 accidents per year – National Safety Council 2. 330,000 injuries per year – Harvard Center for Risk Analysis Study 3. 11 teen deaths EVERY DAY – Ins. Institute for Hwy Safety Fatality Facts 4. Nearly 25% of ALL car accidents Texting While Driving Dangers

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Insurance Liability Limits By State

State-by-State Minimum Requirements Bodily Injury per person/ Per accident / Property Damage First number: Bodily injury liability maximum for one person injured in an accident. Second number: Bodily injury liability maximum for all injuries in one accident. Third number: Property damage liability maximum for one accident. Alaska 50/100/25 Alabama 25/50/25 Arkansas 25/50/25 Arizona

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Summer Road Trip Tips

If you’re planning a summer road trip this year, it’s crucial to review your auto insurance before you hit the road. In case you’re involved in an accident, it’s also important to know what happens when you file a claim. Before Leaving on Vacation Make sure you have your insurance identification card in the car.

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Holt Demand Georgia

The Southern Insurance v Holt court case Holds Georgia Insurance Carriers Liable For Bad Faith if they reject settling claims at the policy limit once a time limit demand is issued.   Simply stated, insurance carriers are required to process claims in good faith when a reasonable attempt is made

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2012 Toyota Prius V

2012 Toyota Prius V 4D Hatchback – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   JTDZN3EU8C- UVC:   2012900279 VIN + UVC:   JTDZN3EUC279 MSRP:   $26,550 Finance Advance:   $23,200 Model Number:   1245 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   14,300 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $18,550 24 $15,300 30 $14,050 36

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2013 Nissan Altima SV 4D Sedan 3.5

2013 Nissan Altima SV 4D Sedan 3.5 – Diminished Value VIN: 1N4BL3APD UVC: 2013640405 VIN + UVC: 1N4BL3APD405 MSRP: $27,780 Finance Advance: $24,000 Model Number: SV35 Price Includes: AT AC EW Adj. State: National Mileage: 1,423 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $17,575 24 $15,775 30 $14,925 36 $14,075

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2010 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan

2010 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN: WBANW1C59AC166144 UVC: 2010100134 VIN + UVC: WBANW1C5A134 MSRP: $51,250 Finance Advance: $34,075 Model Number: 1050 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $25,325 24 $20,500 30 $18,475 36 $16,475

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2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4D Sedan

2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN: 1HGCP26858 UVC: 2008360192 VIN + UVC: 1HGCP2688192 MSRP: $25,860 Finance Advance: $12,125 Model Number: CP2688JNW Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 91,000 Mileage Cat: C Residual Months Value 12 $10,325 24 $8,550 30 $7,850 36 $7,150 42 $6,550

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2012 Audi Q5 Premium Plus

2012 Audi Q5 Premium Plus 4D Utility 2.0 – Diminished Value- Minor Wreck VIN: WA1LFAFP6C UVC: 2012080148 VIN + UVC: WA1LFAFPC148 MSRP: $39,900 Finance Advance: $35,975 Model Number: 8RB56A Price Includes: AT AWD AC 6CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 10,200 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $30,175 24 $27,700

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2013 Scion FR-S 2D Coupe

2013 Scion FR-S 2D Coupe – Diminished Value – Moderate Accident   VIN: JF1ZNAA14D1704732 UVC: 2013830022 VIN + UVC: JF1ZNAA1D022 MSRP: $25,300 Finance Advance: $21,675 Model Number: 6253 Price Includes: AT AC 4CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 404 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $18,250 24 $16,475 30 $15,375

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2011 Lexus ES 350 4D Luxury Sedan

2011 Lexus ES 350 4D Luxury Sedan   VIN: JTHBK1EG2B2459339 UVC: 2011500031 VIN + UVC: JTHBK1EGB031 MSRP: $36,725 Finance Advance: $30,775 Model Number: 9000 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $23,325 24 $20,725 30 $18,875 36 $17,050 42

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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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2008 Allegro ALLEGRO BAY Series M-37QDB FREIGHTLINER MotorHome

2008 Allegro ALLEGRO BAY Series M-37QDB FREIGHTLINER Diminished Value   2008 Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bay 37 QDB Specifications  Engine:   Engine Brand Name  Cummins Engine Type  I6 Cylinders  6 Horsepower (bhp/kW)  300 / 223.9 Horsepower RPM  2600 Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  620 / 840.6 Torque RPM  1600 Fuel Requirements  Regular Fuel Type

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2012 Toyota Highlander Limited 4D Utility

2012 Toyota Highlander Limited 4D Utility VIN: 5TDYK3EH6CS052506 UVC: 2012900260 VIN + UVC: 5TDYK3EHC260 MSRP: $35,595 Finance Advance: $34,925 Model Number: 6954 Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 12,738 Mileage Cat: C Residual Months Value 12 $28,825 24 $26,250 30 $24,375 36 $22,525 42 $20,850 48 $19,200 60

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