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U.S. Car Sales, Retail vs. Fleet – February 2016

U.S. Retail vs. Fleet Sales, February 2016.   Retail vs. fleet sales Estimated retail and fleet volume for Feb. 2016 vs. Feb. 2015 Feb. Feb. 2 mos. 2 mos. Feb. 2016 Feb. 2015 2 mos. 2016 2 mos. 2015 2016 % retail 2015 % retail Feb. 2016 % retail 2015

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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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Cars most likely to get a ticket

List of Cars most likely to get a ticket Vehicle Times more likely to get a ticket Mercedes SL 4 Toyota Camry 3.5 Sicon TC 3.4 Hummer H2 2.9 XB 2.7 Mercedes CLS 2.6 Acura Integra / TSX 1.9 Pontiac Grand Prix 1.8 Mercedes CLK 1.8 VW GTI 1.8 Picture

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2010 Audi S4

Diminished Value for 2010 Audi S4 Premium Plus 4D Sedan Qtro 3.0 MSRP: $47,300 VIN: WAUDGAFL3AA170000 Adj. State: Georgia Fin Adv: $32,850 UVC: 2010080107 Mileage: 26101 Equip Ret: $49,073 MPG: 18/28 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/40R18 Weight: 3847 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 333 @ 7000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission:

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Model Years of Vehicles Appraised

Below is a list of the vehicles we appraised the first half of October sorted by year. Year Count Percent 2013 51 28.81 2012 23 12.99 2011 21 11.86 2010 19 10.73 2007 18 10.17 2008 17 9.60 2009 8 4.52 2006 6 3.39 2005 4 2.26 2003 4 2.26

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Year to Date Auto Sales Data

Table sorted by year-to-date sales   Aug. 2013 Aug. 2012 % change 8 mos. 2013 8 mos. 2012 % change Buick 24,650 18,000 37% 141,880 122,589 16% Cadillac 20,255 14,704 38% 119,586 90,933 32% Chevrolet 187,740 169,978 10% 1,365,544 1,270,582 8% GMC 43,202 37,838 14% 303,254 273,366 11% General Motors

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Vehicle Sales Highlights Mid 2013 Report

2013 YTD Automotive Highlights Mfgr. highest volume – June GM 264,843 Mfgr. highest volume – 6 mos. GM 1,420,346 Mfgr. gained the most volume – June Ford 27,713 Mfgr. gained the most volume – 6 mos. Ford 149,353 Mfgr. lost the most volume – June Volvo (429) Mfgr. lost the

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YTD Vehicle Sales 2013

Table sorted by year-to-date sales of Vehicles in the United Sates in 2013   June 2013 June 2012 % change 6 mos. 2013 6 mos. 2012 % change Buick 18,078 18,851 -4% 100,837 90,198 12% Cadillac 13,929 12,124 15% 83,679 62,812 33% Chevrolet 193,460 180,098 7% 1,015,134 961,662 6% GMC

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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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2013 Vehicle Quality Rankings

Dodge Dart, Best Small Car Ford Fusion / Chevrolet Volt, Best Midsize Car Volkswagen CC, Best Large Car Hyundai Genesis / Audi A4, Best Near-Luxury Car Lexus LS, Best Luxury Car Chevrolet Corvette, Best Premium Coupe Chrysler Town & Country, Best Minivan Volkswagen Tiguan / Toyota FJ Cruiser, Best Entry

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49 USC Chapter 327 – ODOMETERS

United States Code Covering Odometer Tampering or Rollback 49 USC § 32703 – Preventing tampering A person may not— (1) advertise for sale, sell, use, install, or have installed, a device that makes an odometer of a motor vehicle register a mileage different from the mileage the vehicle was driven,

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Vehicles that need to be redesigned

Make  Model Last Redesign Lotus Elise 2002 Toyota Tacoma 2004 Volvo XC90 2003 Nissan Titan 2004 Land Rover LR2 2006 Honda RidgeLine 2006 Mazda Miata 2005 VW Jetta Wagon 2005 Chevy Express 1996 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 1979

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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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