We’ve been going over auto estimating in the members area and in the classroom. A question came up that I don’t know the answer to…how do you calculate for 4 stage paint. A few of the newer cars have four different coatings after the sealer is applied. Base coat, mid or pearl coat, tinted clear, […]
Tips For Setting Up The Estimating Environment
The Lazy Way To Buy and Sell Cars For Profit – Click Here As with any job, having the right working environment is important to be effective and efficient. In this video we’ll discuss setting the the environment for writing auto estimates. Check out the video to learn more. I hope you found this […]
Auto Estimating Part 2 – The Big Picture
These lessons are now open to help collision repair students learn from home. I am lifting the Patron fee to access this content during this time, as many schools are closed. However, I do appreciate your support and hope my Patrons continue to support this website and training. If you would like to help and […]
Auto Estimating – What Is An Auto Estimate – Lesson 1
This chapter covers what an auto estimate and a supplement are, how they are generated, who needs auto estimators, and provides tips for setting up an estimating environment. As an estimator, it is important to fully understand what all purposes the estimate serves. It’s also important to properly set up the estimating environment to become efficient at generating thorough auto estimates.
Is Your Body Shop Reaching Its Full Revenue Potential?
We’ve been covereing auto estimating in class. One thing we’ve discussed it that an estimtor is a salesman. It is the estimators job to sell their repair facility and service to the customer. Not only is it important to sell the repairs needed, but to stay competative in today’s market, shops must also look at other revenue streams. For […]