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 14 – Adding For Clear Coat
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 […]