Collision Industry Conference: Photo-Based Estimating Is a ‘Deficiency’
When Allstate last year downsized more than 500 claims adjusters, the insurer said shifting to its QuickFoto Claim tool would make the estimating process more efficient. But at least one repairer doesn’t see it that way.
Photo Estimating in Collision Repair: Educating Customers Is Your Best Defense
By participating in insurers’ photo-based estimating programs, consumers are shortchanging themselves – and saving insurers lots of money.
Cost Shifting in Auto Body Estimating Is Bad Business
Not getting paid properly? Cost shifting is not the solution, and is just plain bad business.
Collision Industry Conference: Who Owns the Estimating Data?
CCC’s Secure Share launch has provided a lot of fodder for discussion in the collision repair industry, as it touches on hot-button issues such as data privacy, cybersecurity and information sharing.
Photo Estimating: No Disassembly Required
Consumers love taking photos of their cars with their smart devices, but they’re shortchanging themselves, so get to educating them!
Parker Auto Body Featured in Louisiana TV News Piece on Photo Estimating
When it comes to analyzing collision damage and estimating the repair cost, is the quicker option the best option?
Car-O-Liner to Offer Live Estimating Demos at SEMA Show
Car-O-Liner invites SEMA Show attendees to stop by booth No. 11339, where the company will be offering live estimating-process demos.
Estimating: Case Closed Part 2
There are many factors that affect your closing ratio, one of the critical ones being your staff.
Estimating: Case Closed
Lots of people walk in for estimates, but how many come back? What does your closing ratio look like?
Mitchell International Launches Cloud-Based Estimating System
Mitchell International recently unveiled the Mitchell Estimating Cloud, a cloud-based estimating system designed to simplify the estimating process and quickly create accurate appraisals.
