The purpose of the published guide is to serve as a checklist-style reminder for estimators of procedures and services to document in the initial repair plan or estimate.

This document is free of charge and available for download to the entire industry (click HERE).

"The vision behind this project in the beginning was to simplify and standardize the estimating process," said SCRS Immediate Past Chairman Barry Dorn. "Through the evolution and continued growth of the list, we began to see a very applicable tool develop that we believe has the potential to offer significant value to the industry."

This guide was initially developed by March Taylor, Toby Chess and other contributors as they sought a way to standardize the estimating process in Taylor's repair facility and to develop a process that produced more accurate and detailed repair blueprints. Over the years, the document grew as contributors maintained and added to their individual copies. The current issue includes over 800 line items commonly seen on collision repair estimates.

"Ultimately, we hope that the industry uses the resource as a means to ensure better accounting for the work performed and continues to contribute to the development of the content," said SCRS Chairman Aaron Clark. "This was always intended to be a 'living document' that adapts and evolves over time. By opening it up to the industry, we're able to harness even more input and suggestions to improve it with future editions while delivering on our overarching desire to provide resources that help the industry grow and succeed." 

Download the "Guide to Complete Repair Planning."

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