‘Nuts and Bolts of Sales and Estimating’ Class to be Offered in Portland on Feb. 19
Masters Educational Service will offer its "The Nuts and Bolts of Sales and Estimating" class in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Feb. 19. At the class, repairers will learn how: • A well-written estimate will immediately impact your bottom line • To make money on paint and materials • That body shops can thrive in
Estimating Essentials: Weld Burn Damage
As I travel the country conducting seminars and working with shops, I find it disheartening that many are unaware of the items that require refinishing due to weld burn damage. Weld burn damage is a commonly overlooked item by even the most experienced damage analysis experts. Most estimators in the industry today have never repaired
Estimating Bill Proposed in Montana
Montana H.B. 1530 was recently proposed in pre-filed draft form. The bill outlines rules regarding estimates for collision repairs. Current Montana law includes the following: "An insurance company, including its producers and adjusters, that issues or renews a policy of insurance in this state covering, in whole or in part, a motor vehicle may not:
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Selects Audatex for End-to-End Estimating and Collision Repair Software Suite
Audatex North America, Inc. announced a multi-year agreement with ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company with 101 facilities in 12 states. Under this agreement, Audatex will provide ABRA with a comprehensive estimating and collision repair solution suite for its 72 corporate locations. "At Audatex, our goal is to maximize business
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.
Consumer Group Ranks Shops, Advises Insureds to Avoid Drive-Up Estimating Centers
Consumer advocate group Consumers’ Checkbook recently ranked collision repair shops in the San Francisco area and shared advice for handling the repair process with the San Francisco Chronicle. In the process, the group recommended using aftermarket parts only when certified by CAPA and avoiding having estimates performed at drive-in appraisal centers. Following is some of
Sherwin-Williams Offering Estimating and Profitiability Workshop in Baltimore this August
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced it will hold its next A-Plus University "Winning the Keys" Estimating and Profitability Workshop at the Hilton Baltimore Aug. 18 and 19. To meet the challenges collision repair facilities face in today’s economic climate, Sherwin-Williams says it has designed its Winning the Keys workshop to specifically increase business at the front
Web-Est Says Its Collision Estimating System Is Compatible to 64-Bit Computer Processing
Web-Est, LLC, announced its collision repair estimating software’s compatibility to the 64-bit computer processing systems that are now becoming dominant in the computer product line for consumers. With major computer technology companies moving to 64-bit for computer processing, many software companies are having to play catch-up as they equip software to be compatible, Web-Est says.
Web-Est Adds Auto Repair Frame Data to Estimating System
Web-Est, LLC announced the addition of auto repair frame data to its Web-based estimating product. The new data is now available to its base of 1,000 collision repair customers nationwide. "We’re excited to offer auto frame dimensions to our growing national customer base," said Eric Seidel, president/CEO of Web-Est. "With a click of a button,
Faster, Easier Estimating
The UltraMate 7 estimating program sets a new standard for quality, ease-of-use and estimating proficiency. All users will enthusiastically embrace UltraMate 7’s intuitive, easy-to-use design. New features include highlighted active tabs, updated icons, alternating color repair grid lines, and title case fonts, which are complemented by improved navigation and updated graphics. To learn more, visit
