Providing FREE Auto Body and Paint Training Videos
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The Department of Consumer Affairs’ Bureau of Automotive Repair in California now offers a No-Cost Auto Body Inspection Program.
The program provides a free service to customers who have had their cars repaired after a collision to ensure the repairs were done correctly.
When it comes to auto repair estimates, there are several trainers in the collision repair industry who do an excellent job of training the industry. They are Mike Anderson, Larry Montanez, and Dave Dunn. I have attended training events from all three of these training experts and I would not hesitate recommended them to you.
I came across this video with Mike Anderson providing auto repair estimating tips. This video webinar will be beneficial for students attending a collision repair program, estimators in body shops, body shop managers, insurance appraisers, or anyone who wants to learn more about generating estimates. If you are a DIY enthusiast, this webinar may not be for you or it may be too advanced for you to understand thoroughly. However, if you’re interested to learn more about auto estimating, then I invite you to watch the video webinar below.
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This webinar is provided by ABRN and Mike Anderson with CollisionAdvice.com. You can learn more about Mike and access the many resources he has on his website, then visit http://www.CollisionAdvice.com
If you have to do something two or more times, your shop is losing money. The rush job that had to be re-painted, writing supplements for hidden damage, or even having to order a $2.00 clip. We may get paid for the additional part, but your body shop takes a hit every time something like this happens.
This video does a great job of explaining how much it may cost a shop to order a $2.00 belt molding clip.
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Of course body shops do not charge for re-painting a mis-matched car or the time it take to order additional parts, so how can we get paid for everything we have to do when properly repairing a car. Well, it’s important for shops today to reduce the time spent doing the things that don’t pay. Of course, there are going to be supplements and things are not always going to go perfect in the body and paint shop. However, the more time spent writing the estimate to find the hidden damage and blue printing the vehicle will reduce the non-paid tasks. Sure, it’s going to take more time upfront, but it will save time overall.
Want to learn more about blue printing a vehicle? Check out this webinar video provided by I-CAR and ABRn on this topic. It is about 1 hour long, but time well spent if you are a shop owner or manager.
You may also be interested in these other auto estimating posts.
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Before grabbing a pen and writing down what is wrong with a car that has damage you need to use a little strategy. What is wrong with the car, who was in the car if it was involved in an accident, year, make, model, vin number, prior damage, etc. There is a lot of things to consider and record before actually writing the repair estimate.
In this video I am going to discuss what to look for and the steps to take in order to complete a thorough auto repair estimate.
Watch the video to learn the steps to take.
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Hopefully this video helps you better inspect car damage before writing an estimate.
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Getting into a car accident can be one of the most stressful events in life, no matter how light the damage. Dealing with insurance companies, understanding consumer rights and selecting a body shop for collision repair can be overwhelming. The situation is even harder when insurance companies disguise the truth and even try to get customers to choose their preferred repair shops.
Choice of a Shop in Nevada
Under Nevada law, the owner of the car has the right to select the auto body shop of their choice to carry out any collision repair. The car is the legal possession of the owner, not the insurance company. No company or policy can decide where it will be repaired. Unfortunately, many insurance companies tell customers they must use a list of pre-approved or recommended shops. A consumer who knows their rights is at an advantage and can select a body shop they know and trust.
Responsibility of Costs
No matter which auto body shop is selected, it is important to understand who is responsible for paying the bill. Of course the cost of repairs must be paid to the shop. The owner of the vehicle must pay the total cost of repairs. If the owner has insurance, the insurance provider must then repay the owner for the loss they have suffered. The amount paid to the vehicle owner takes into account the cost of repairs, minus any deductible on the policy and lost value.
What the Insurance Company Must Do
All insurance policies in the state of Nevada must conform to the law. This means every policy is required to restore a vehicle’s appearance, value, safety and function. In Nevada, when a vehicle is hit by someone with insurance, the car owner is entitled to payment for the loss of value. Many shops can help a customer send documentation of diminished value to the insurance company, which is used to award compensation. No matter which shop the owner chooses for collision repair, the insurance provider must restore the vehicle to its previous state.
False Insurance Company Claims
Many insurance companies use false claims to make customers select one of their preferred auto repair shops. One popular claim is that the customer is required to use a body shop from a pre-approved list. This is false and not what the law says. Some insurance providers tell customers they can have the vehicle repaired at a better price elsewhere. There is no financial benefit to the customer if the insurance company uses a cheaper auto body shop. Other insurance companies tell customers they can have the vehicle repaired faster at one of their preferred shops. However, quality work takes time and there is no way for the insurance provider to guarantee the speed of collision repair at their body shop.
It’s important for every consumer to know their rights when they are in an accident and need auto repair. According to Nevada law, only the owner of the vehicle can decide where the car will be repaired. No insurance provider or company can tell a consumer which shop to select. While some insurance companies make false claims to save money, an educated consumer will choose their own trusted shop for collision repair.
There are many things to consider before choosing a body shop to handle your collision repair, painting, detailing, and restoration needs. Before you choose, download your FREE copy of the “12 Essential Questions To Ask Before Choosing A Body Shop” provided by A1 Body Shop.
For other tips, tricks and chat about everything body shop related visit The A1 Body Shop Blog.
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