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What is Diminished Value and how can you help me achieve it?

Q:      What is Diminished Value and how can you help me achieve it?   A:       Thank you for contacting Diminished Value of Georgia for the appraisal of your vehicle. I am a Customer Relations Specialist and part of my responsibility is to make certain that you have the information

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid – Diminished Value Wholesale X-CL Clean Average Rough Base $17,450 $16,550 $15,000 $12,850 Options $0 $0 $0 $0 Mileage ($2,550) ($2,000) ($1,450) ($800) Region $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $14,900 $14,550 $13,550 $12,050 Trade In X-CL Clean Average Rough Base N/A $16,775 $15,385 $12,140 Options N/A

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2008 Audi A4

2008 Audi A4 Base 4D Sedan 2.0 – Diminished Value – VIN:   WAUAF78E78 UVC:   2008080094 VIN + UVC:   WAUAF78E8094 MSRP:   $30,200 Finance Advance:   $14,300 Model Number:   8EC5EC Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   57,557 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $9,275 24 $7,525 30 $6,825 36 $6,150

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2013 Ford Mustang GT 2D Coupe

2013 Ford Mustang GT 2D Coupe – Diminished Value VIN:   1ZVBP8CF5D UVC:   2013300336 VIN + UVC:   1ZVBP8CFD336 MSRP:   $30,750 Finance Advance:   $25,950 Model Number:   P8C Price Includes:   AT AC EW Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $21,425 24 $19,125 30 $18,200 36 $17,300 42

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Disclosure by dealer of damage to new motor vehicles

§ 40-1-5 – Disclosure by dealer of damage to new motor vehicles O.C.G.A. 40-1-5 (2010) 40-1-5. Disclosure by dealer of damage to new motor vehicles(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “dealer,” “distributor,” “manufacturer,” and “new motor vehicle” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code

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2012 Audi A5 Premium Plus Coupe Quattro 2.0T

2012 Audi A5 Premium Plus 2D Coupe Qtro 2.0T – Diminished Value – VIN:   WAURFAFR4C UVC:   2012080233 VIN + UVC:   WAURFAFRC233 MSRP:   $42,200 Finance Advance:   $35,925 Model Number:   8T3569 Price Includes:   AT LTH Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   14,335 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $30,450 24 $27,300 30 $25,850

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2010 Honda Element LX

2010 Honda Element LX 4D Utility – Diminished Value- Severe Damage VIN:   5J6YH1H30A UVC:   2010360116 VIN + UVC:   5J6YH1H3A116 MSRP:   $20,525 Finance Advance:   $16,200 Model Number:   YH1H3AEW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   20,119 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,375 24 $9,975 30 $9,275 36 $8,600

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4D Utility

2010 Lincoln MKX 4D Utility VIN:   2LMDJ6JC0A UVC:   2010520038 VIN + UVC:   2LMDJ6JCA038 MSRP:   $38,345 Finance Advance:   $22,850 Model Number:   J6J Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   51,794 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $18,100 24 $15,175 30 $13,875 36 $12,575 42 $11,425 48 $10,300 60

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2012 Lexus LS460

2012 Lexus LS 460 Base 4D Sedan AWD – Minor Damage – Diminished Value VIN:   JTHCL5EF8C UVC:   2012500040 VIN + UVC:   JTHCL5EFC040 MSRP:   $69,935 Finance Advance:   $55,750 Model Number:   9106 Price Includes:   AT NAV AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   5,361 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $44,600

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2012 Audi Q7 Premium Plus

2012 Audi Q7 Premium Plus 4D Utility 3.0 – Diminished Value   VIN:   WA1LGAFE0C UVC:   2012080078 VIN + UVC:   WA1LGAFEC078 MSRP:   $52,550 Finance Advance:   $48,250 Model Number:   4LB5KA Price Includes:   AT AWD AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   9,325 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $38,925 24 $33,375

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2006 Land Rover LR3 SE

2006 Land Rover LR3 SE 4D Hardtop V8 VIN:   SALAE25426 UVC:   2006495037 VIN + UVC:   SALAE2546037 MSRP:   $44,785 Finance Advance:   $12,175 Model Number:   SE Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   119,143 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36 $0 42 $0 48

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2007 Acura RDX 4D Utility

2007 Acura RDX 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN:   5J8TB18597A005216 UVC:   2007020059 VIN + UVC:   5J8TB1857059 MSRP:   $32,995 Finance Advance:   $16,675 Model Number:   TB1857JNW Price Includes:   AT AWD AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   61,380 Mileage Cat:   E Tire Size:   235/55R18  Base HP:   240 @ 6000  Taxable HP:   18.5  Weight:   3,924  Fuel Type:  

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