When writing auto repair estimates the auto estimator must add for clear coat. The clear coat takes time to spray onto the vehicle and it is expensive. Therefore, there should be a charge for the time that it takes to mix and apply it and a charge for a cost of the material. The time […]
Adding Not Included Operations To Your Auto Estimates
First Year StudentsThe first year students are currently learning how to write auto repair estimates. One of the things we are focusing on is not-included items. The reason this is important is because many estimators in the industry are missing a lot of the not-included items. After researching and asking the industry for feedback from […]
Auto Repair Estimates – Part 12 – Generating The Estimate
Begin the inspection Now you know what types of damage there may be and the sequence of predicted damage that may be present, we can begin to write the auto repair estimate. We have all of the customer information, vehicle information, and insurance information recorded on the estimate form. We have asked the driver of […]
Auto Repair Estimates – Part 11 – Accident Sequence
There are no absolutes when it comes to auto accidents. Although there are some predicted actions that a driver usually makes during an accident. If you are traveling down the road and you see a car coming towards you, what are you going to do? Chances are that you will hit your brakes and/or turn […]
Auto Repair Estimates Lesson 4 – The Necessary Parts of an Estimate
LESSON 1 – LESSON 2 – LESSON 3 – LESSON 4 – LESSON 5 – LESSON 6 – LESSON 7 – LESSON 8 – LESSON 9 – LESSON 10 Welcome to Auto Repair Estimating. These lessons are designed to provide you with the basics to Auto Estimating. I hope you enjoy the lesson. Donnie Lesson 4 – The Necessary Parts […]