AASP-MN and Axalta to Host “Write it Right: Estimating Best Practices” Seminar
The seminar, presented by Mike Anderson of Collision Advice, will provide estimators with information and resources to understand, support and justify their position on what it takes to restore a vehicle back to pre-accident condition.
Allstate Launches New Hail Damage Estimating Tool in Colorado
Giant hail inspection center on wheels is filled with high-tech cameras that scan the vehicle, identify hail damage, and use software to calculate the dent count and severity of hail damage with increased speed and accuracy.
Colorado Shop Owner Develops PDR Estimating App
Ding Stinger aims to protect collision repairers from false claims.
Arizona Body Shop Launches Free Online Estimating Tool for Consumers
Tool aims to help consumers quickly and easily estimate the cost to repair minor vehicle damage from their own computers or mobile devices.
Farmers Insurance New Claims Website Accepts All Three Major Estimating Systems
Non-Circle of Dependability shops can now submit estimates and supplements more efficiently.
iPad-Friendly Estimating System
With the iPad 3’s larger, easy-to-read screen, CCC ONE Tablet users can more easily capture customer information, view estimates and manage production.
Estimating Essentials
Is there really a difference in preparing an estimate for a high-end vehicle versus a high-production vehicle? The answer is a resounding no! Both require education and training to ensure that proper and safe repairs are outlined in the estimate.
CIC Posts Estimating Best Practices for Review
The Collision Industry Conference’s Insurance Relations Committee has posted a draft of its Estimating Best Practices for review prior to its next meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., on July 23. The document contains a proposed outline of procedures to be taken during the estimating process and includes sections on identification and inspection, photographing, parts replacement, full-body/partial
Acquiring an Estimating System
Whether you’re going to purchase the preferred system of an insurer or the system you prefer, your new estimating system won’t do you a darn bit of good unless you know what you’re getting — and how to use it.
AASP/NJ’s Automotive Industry Survey Reveals ‘New Normal’
The annual survey set out to give repairers the opportunity to share their views on challenges related to the labor rate, technician shortage, photo estimating, insurance steering, ADAS calibrations and more.
