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GTLA Auto Torts 2016

Diminished Value of Georgia, the number one automobile appraisal company in the southeast, will sponsor and exhibit at the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s Auto Torts Workshop this summer. The event is happening at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation in Amelia Island, Florida on July 28 through 30. GTLA Auto Torts

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Auto Accident? Your car suffered Diminished Value!

1- Get the knowledge, Know your rights after a wreck. 2- Get our Comprehensive Auto Appraisal Report. 3- Get fully compensated for your Loss. What is diminished Value? Diminished Value (DV) or Accelerated depreciation, is the loss of resale value a vehicle suffers if prior damage or damage history is

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Diminished Value Qualification Quiz

When appraising vehicles there are a few key characteristics we look for when seeking a larger diminished value claim.  For the best results, appraised cars should have at least 4 out of the 6 following criteria met:  1.  Mileage under 75,000 miles 2.  The vehicle is less than 6 years

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Our Appraisal Method

Every appraiser has his own method in assessing diminished value. These are a few rules all bonafide appraisers should follow: The appraisal report needs to be USPAP compliant The appraiser needs to be unbiased The appraiser should have no financial interest in the item appraised The appraiser should not accept

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Atlanta-based Diminished Value of Georgia voted Best of 2015 on Kudzu

Car appraisal company earns award for the fourth year. Atlanta-based Diminished Value of Georgia voted Best of 2015 on Kudzu Vehicle appraisal business Diminished Value of Georgia was awarded Best of 2015 by Kudzu, a leading online directory that ranks businesses based on user reviews. This is the fourth consecutive year

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2010 Jaguar XF Premium 4D Sedan

2010 Jaguar XF Premium 4D Sedan   VIN:   SAJWA0GB0A UVC:   2010460048 VIN + UVC:   SAJWA0GBA048 MSRP:   $56,150 Finance Advance:   $29,975 Model Number:   9510 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   62,414 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $24,550 24 $21,025 30 $19,400 36 $17,775 42 $16,225

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2012 HONDA CR-V EX-L DIMINISHED VALUE CLAIM

Vehicle Info For  2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4D SUV FWD    2012 HONDA CR-V EX-L   MSRP: $27,245 VIN: 5J6RM3H72CL005700 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $20,625 UVC: 2012360146 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $28,325 MPG: 23/31 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 225/65R17 Weight: 3408 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 185 @ 7000

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NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 20-279.21(D1)

Diminished Value Law in North Carolina  NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 20-279.21(D1) [maxbutton id=”3″] § 20-279.21.  “Motor vehicle liability policy” defined. (a)        A “motor vehicle liability policy” as said term is used in this Article shall mean an owner’s or an operator’s policy of liability insurance, certified as provided in G.S.

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Who is the worst insurance carrier?

Question: Who is the worst insurance carrier? Answer: USAA (United Services Automobile Association) Below are the contact details of the individuals at USAA who handle Diminished Value claims: R.J. Brauneker | Manager | Insurance Operations Auto, Security, & Recovery- Physical Damage, P&C Insurance Group, USAA 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78288

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GuideOne Insurance Diminished Value Formula

GuideOne calculates your diminished value based on the formula listed below.  Your completed settlement recap is enclosed.   Diminished Value Formula   Given the problems with using estimates, or agreed costs to repair, as well as the inadequate reporting of mileage, our formula will use modifiers for each of these

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Hiring Field Appraisers and Inspectors

  Field Appraiser / Inspector positions are open to candidates with a minimum of 10 years automotive experience and who are self-directed and motivated. Responsibilities include: 1) Inspect customer vehicles after body shop repairs. 2) Evaluate the quality of work performed by the collision repair facility. 3) Confirm the repairs

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Diminished Value Missouri

Missouri-Diminished-Value The Missouri Department of Insurance has published a bulletin describing consumer’s rights and process when filing a claim. Below is the section describing diminished value: What is diminished value? “Diminished value is the difference in fair market value of the auto immediately before the accident and the auto immediately

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CARFAX DIMINISHED VALUE CALCULATOR

CARFAX-DIMINISHED-VALUE-CALCULATOR CARFAX AND DIMINISHED VALUE CLAIMS Carfax reports have no bearing on DV claims as their price calculator is known to be inaccurate and would be inadmissible in court for the following reasons: No one at Carfax examined the damage estimate nor was aware of the extent of the repair

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USAA Executive Office Complaints

If you have an issue with a USAA adjuster or feel that USAA is acting in bad faith or mishandling your claim, you might want to escalate the matter to the executive complaints office of the CEO of USAA. The contact info is below. There is no guarantee that this

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2013 Toyota Prius

Diminished Value Calculator  :2009 Mercedes-Benz E Class E63 4D Sedan   MSRP: $87,700 VIN: WDBUF77X59B393215 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $30,100 UVC: 2009560163 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $93,635 MPG: 13/20 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/40ZR18 Weight: 4035 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 507 @ 6800 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A

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2009 Mercedes-Benz E

Diminished Value Calculator  :2009 Mercedes-Benz E Class E63 4D Sedan   MSRP: $87,700 VIN: WDBUF77X59B393215 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $30,100 UVC: 2009560163 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $93,635 MPG: 13/20 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/40ZR18 Weight: 4035 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 507 @ 6800 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A

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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Diminished Value Calculator  :2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4D Utility 4WD MSRP: $44,845 VIN: 1J8HR68T59C537994 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $20,675 UVC: 2009480095 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $45,840 MPG: 13/18 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 245/60R18 Weight: 6150 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 380 @ 5000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera

Diminished Value Calculator  :2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Base 2D Turbo Coupe     MSRP: $137,500 VIN: WP0AD2A9C Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $100,275 UVC: 2012740037 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $145,500 MPG: 16/24 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 235/35R19 Weight: 3494 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 500 @ 6000 Fuel Type:

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Myron Walker vs American National Insurance Company

Paragraph 10 of the Walker Settlement Order and Final Judgment, entered July 14, 2004 states: “The Defendant Class Members listed in Appendix I shall continue the use of the 17(c) formula, or certain variations thereon that have been approved by the Court, as provided In the exemplars of Appendix III,

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