Looking For Lambo Door Kits? Check out CollisionBlast.com/LamboDoors by Donnie Smith We have been discussing how to write an auto repair estimate. We’ve reviewed how to treat the customer. Now let’s get down to what is going to make or break you as an auto estimator. It’s All About Sales: Many auto estimators understand that […]
Auto Success The Podcast – Dave Dunn Discusses Operating A Profitable Body Shop
This is a podcast, “Auto Success The Podcast.” In this podcast Dave Dunn founder of Masters Educational Services shares some excellent advice of how to operate an efficient and profitable auto body repair business. To listen to the podcast visit: Auto Success The Podcast This was a great lesson or suggestions in several different areas […]
Auto Repair Estimates – Part 17 – What To Charge For Materials
Itemizing Materials This is an evolving process as we determine what we should charge for. There are systems available today that we did not have when I used to write estimates. Systems like PMC Logic will help you itemize the materials actually used on a repair. This makes it easy for the insurance adjuster and/or […]
Auto Repair Estimates – Part 16 – Adding For Two Tone
Two tones are not included in the time given to refinish a panel. Two-tone means when there are two different colors on the vehicle. Again, we use a simple formula to determine the time to estimate for this operation. Before we discuss two-tones I am going to touch on edging and painting the undersides of […]
Auto Repair Estimates – Part 15 – Add For Tri-Coat
Adding for tri-coat or three stage paint is similar to adding for clear coat. However, you will need to know when to add for clear coat and when to add for tri-coat. Tri-Coat consists of base coat, mid-coat and clear coat, which is three different operations that you must do to get the paint to […]