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U.S. Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices – February

Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices.   Average wholesale used-vehicle prices, February Average Prices ($/Unit) Average Prices ($/Unit) Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Feb 2016 Jan 2016 Feb 2015 Prior Month Prior Year Compact $6,650 $6,531 $7,271 1.8% -8.5% Midsize 7,667 7,742 8,100 -1.0% -5.3% Fullsize 7,378 7,485

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Top 10 Vehicle Buying Checklist

Picking out a a vehicle is one of the most important purchases a person can make.  Here is a quick 10 step guide to making the smartest choice when picking out a vehicle. 1.  Equipment Before stepping into the dealership, every buyer should have a list of equipment they cannot

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Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices – January 2016

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, January 2016.   Average wholesale used-vehicle prices, January Average Prices ($/Unit) Average Prices ($/Unit) Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Jan 2016 Dec 2015 Jan 2015 Prior Month Prior Year Compact $6,656 $6,398 $7,392 4.0% -10.0% Midsize 7,820 7,356 7,977 6.3% -2.0% Fullsize

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Market Insight – Luxury Cars and SUVs

Luxury Cars and SUVs performance – March 2016.   Luxury car and SUV value change had relatively poor performance last week while most other car and Crossover/SUV value change showed good week over week retention. Luxury Cars Large Decline. – Volume-weighted, overall car values decreased by 0.17% last week. This is

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Storms And Cars, Vehicle Flood-damage Investigation

Signs and Disclosures of Flooded Vehicles.   After Texas storm. When it comes to appraising used car you should have to leave no stone unturned. When a customer wanted to trade low-mileage 2013 Toyota Camry at one of the dealerships, they immediately looked for signs of water damage, and there is

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U.S. Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices – January

Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices.   Average wholesale used-vehicle prices, January Average Prices ($/Unit) Average Prices ($/Unit) Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Jan 2016 Dec 2015 Jan 2015 Prior Month Prior Year Compact $6,656 $6,398 $7,392 4.0% -10.0% Midsize 7,820 7,356 7,977 6.3% -2.0% Fullsize 6,767 6,522

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BMW Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – March 2016

Deals Specials for BMW Vehicle   2015 BMW 228 2.99% Finance, 3.24% Lease 2016 BMW 228 $1,000 Cash Back, 0.9% Finance, 3.24% Lease 2015 BMW 320 2.99% Finance, 3.24% Lease 2016 BMW 320 $1,500 Cash Back, 0.9% Finance, 3.24% Lease 2015 BMW 328 Gran Turismo 2.99% Finance, 3.24% Lease 2016

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Bentley Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – March 2016

Dealer Specials for Bentley Vehicle     2015 Bentley Continental GT 2.99% Financing, 0.02% Lease 2016 Bentley Continental GT 2.99% Financing, 2.52% Lease 2015 Bentley Flying Spur 2.99% Financing, 0.02% Lease 2016 Bentley Flying Spur 2.99% Financing, 2.52% Lease 2015 Bentley Mulsanne 2.99% Financing, 0.24% Lease 2016 Bentley Mulsanne 2.99% Financing,

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Aston Martin Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – March 2016

Dealer Specials for Aston Martin Vehicle   This list shows current cash-back offers, discount financing and other incentives. Click any Make for full incentives information. Makes not linked are not known to be offering incentives at this time. 2015 Aston Martin DB9 4.21% Lease2016 Aston Martin DB9 4.21% Lease 2015

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Acura Consumer Incentives in Atlanta – March 2016

Dealer Specials for Acura Vehicles This list shows current cash-back offers, discount financing and other incentives. Click any Make for full incentives information. Makes not linked are not known to be offering incentives at this time. 2015 Acura ILX 3.29% Financing 2016 Acura ILX 1.9% Financing, 0.02% Lease 2015 Acura

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Market Insights Q1 2016

Mid-Size Cars and Sub-Compact Crossovers showed slight increases in prices, indicating consumer demand for these segments in this tax season over other segments. Model Years: 2007-2013, Volume Weighted Wholesale Average Values, Weekly Change from 2/26/16 to 3/4/16 Depreciation slowed a Little from Last Week Volume-weighted, overall car values decreased by

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VW Diesel Models Depreciating Faster at Auctions

VW-Diesel-Models-Depreciating-Faster-at-Auctions The Black Book Market Insights report this week takes a look at the depreciation trends of specific Volkswagen diesel vehicles affected by the recent emissions/software situation. The report shows that since September 18, each vehicle has displayed a higher level of depreciation compared with its competitive gas models. “Car

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Trucks Remain Ahead While Most Car Values Declined

Car-Market-Insight-Report-July-2015📄 The Black Book editors saw data that showed a brief change in car retention in early July before car patterns quickly returned to a more “summer normal” rate of depreciation this past week. Additionally, the editors are tracking larger-than-normal depreciation among full-size vans driven largely by increasing supply, which

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1995 Chevrolet Camaro

1995 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Sport Coupe 6-cyl. 207cid/160hp SFI   MSRP: $14,250 VIN: 2G1FP22S3S2197871 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $1,625 UVC: 1995160024 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $0 MPG: 17/26 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 215/60R16 Weight: 3251 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: M Taxable HP: 31.5 Wheelbase:

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10 Ways To Avoid Flood Damaged Vehicles

Below are Ten  Ways To Avoid Flood Damaged Vehicles. 1. Check the trunk, glove box, dashboard, and under the bottom if the seats for silt, mud or rust. 2. Smell. Smell. Take a deep breath. Any sign of mildew or mold is a sure sign of water damage. 3. If carpets

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Vehicle Emissions Reprint

Georgia Vehicle Emissions Report Motorists may download and print a free copy of their Georgia Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) below. The VIR will display in a separate window. If you do not see the separate window, verify your pop-up blocker(s) is disabled or turned off. NOTE: Extra/blank characters in your

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2013 Audi S8

Diminished Value Review for 2013 Audi S8 4D Sedan Qtro 2013 Audi S8 4D Sedan Qtro MSRP: $110,000 VIN: WAUD2AFD5DN032300 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $90,650 UVC: 2013080074 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $113,820 MPG: —/— Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 265/35R21 Weight: 5685 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 520 @ 5800

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2011 GMC Yukon

Diminished Value 2011 GMC Yukon SLE 4D Utility Info For  2011 GMC Yukon SLE 4D Utility MSRP: $38,535 VIN: 1GKS1AE06BR177000 Adj. State: Georgia Fin Adv: $27,150 UVC: 2011340374 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $40,720 MPG: 14/20 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 265/70R18 Weight: 7100 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 320 @ 5400

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Diminished Value for 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4D Utility MSRP: $27,695 VIN: 1C4RJEAT5DC612800 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $27,900 UVC: 2013480069 Mileage: 11883 Equip Ret: $29,310 MPG: 17/23 Mileage Cat: D Tire Size: 245/70R17 Weight: 6500 Cylinders: 8 Base HP: 290 @ 6400 Fuel Type:

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