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Estimating Consistency – Documenting Damage

Name: Estimating Consistency – Documenting Damage
Start: 2021-10-27T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2021-10-27T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Holiday Inn Columbia East-Jessup

October 27, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Any attendees please complete the pre-work prior to the class.

Download the Damage Analysis Exercise Pre-Work Here

Download the Event Flyer Here

This course is designed to review and refine the Estimators’ skills relative to collision repair estimating. The participant will learn how to optimize profitability per repair order, while complying with insurer DRP requirements. Participants will be asked to write an estimate in advance of the course, and participants will critique one another’s estimates for thoroughness. Role-playing will allow the participants a chance to practice the various skills that have been taught.

Better understand the value of writing a thorough, consistent estimate
Be aware of various techniques available to create fair and reasonable estimates/appraisals
Understand how to evaluate frame, suspension, and mechanical damage
Understand which P-page items should be included on an estimate
Understand the fundamentals of negotiating as it relates to claims management
Become better prepared to justify tough-to-negotiate items
Appreciate and understand the importance of measuring sales mix (scorekeeping)
Understand the need to follow all OEM procedures and specifications in developing your detailed Repair Plan