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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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2014 Corvette Stingray Total Loss Accident

There have been several wrecked 2014 Corvette Stingrays but this, we think, is the first totaled stingray. The details of the crash are still unknown but it’s a shame to see such a beautiful machine damaged this way.   Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Specs 6.2L V8 engine Manual transmission Up to

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Toyota Prius Fire Total Loss

Toyota Prius vehicle completely burnt,  an accident initially blamed on the Hybrid battery pack, but it turns out that the customer left some propane tanks in the trunk area in 100+ degree weather.

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Stolen Ford GT Parted Out

This is what happens when a high end car is stolen, the vehicle is parted out at a chop shop and shipped overseas. Was your vehicle declared a total loss due to an unrecovered theft? Order a total loss valuation report:

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States requiring sales tax be paid for total loss settlements

Below is a list that shows which states require insurance companies to pay sales tax above and beyond the vehicle’s actual cash value. A third party claim is a claim filed against another carrier (at fault carrier). A first party claim is a claim filed against your own carrier, regardless

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Total Loss Appraisal Clause Letter

Total Loss Insurer Invoking Appraisal Clause Letter – Word Doc Total Loss Insurer Invoking Appraisal Clause Letter – PDF Doc   4/8/2013   John Q Public 123 Main Street Atlanta, GA 30005   Re:      Insured            :           John Q Public Date of loss     :           01/01/2013 Claim No.        :           ABC123

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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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Ferrari totaled in Alpharetta

A teenager driving a Ferrari F430 crashed on Webb Bridge road in Alpharetta at 3AM last night. The Ferrari caught on fire and the driver, 18 years of age, suffered severe burns and had to be airlifted to the Hospital.

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