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I challenge you to read this book to learn more about what auto estimating is about!
Who Should Read This Book?
WhatIs Covered In This Book?
An auto estimator needs to know a broad range of topics related to collision repair. This book covers what you need to know to generate an estimate thoroughly and efficiently. This book will actually go through the steps of writing an estimate, how to calculate it, how to deal with customers, and much more. I’ve included a book members only website with the resources mentioned in the book. I did this because I wanted the book to be easy to read and understand. Not full of links and resources to get you off track.
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Will Reading This Book Guarantee That I Will Pass The ASE B6 Estimating Exam?
I am confident that this book will help you pass the exam. I’ve passed it and I think I have some tips that will help you too. However, I do not guarantee you that you will pass the exam. I think that would be a phony line if I did guarantee you would pass. This is not a ASE Test prep book, but it does include a web enhanced portion that has a lot of resources and test questions. I believe the pass rate depends on the determination of the person taking the test. I will tell you that I put a lot of thought and time into this book and course. The quizzes are ASE style (Estimator A, Estimator B, True False) and the questions are aligned with this book, which will help you understand auto estimating. However, the questions are not actual ASE test questions.
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You Will Learn About
Chapter 1: The Auto Repair Estimate and Estimating Environment
- Auto Repair Estimates
- Supplements
- Methods Used To Write Estimates
- The Sequence of Writing an Estimate
- Who Needs Estimates
- Setting Up The Estimating Environment
- Tools Needed To Generate Auto Estimates
Chapter 2: The Big Picture
Gathering The Information- Making The Process As Painless As Possible For The Customer
- Claim and Accident Report
- Initial Walk Around Inspection
- Taking Photos
- Predetermined Accident Sequence
- Inspecting Hidden Damage
Chapter 3: Vehicle Damage
- Direct and Indirect Damage
- 5 Zones of Damage
- Prior Damage
- Betterment
- Types of Frame Damage (sideway, sag, mash, diamond, twist)
- Inspecting Structural and Non-Structural Damage
- Inspecting Mechanical, Suspension, and Electrical Damage
- Inspecting The Paint Finish
- Inspecting Interior, Restraint System, and Accessories
- Determining To Repair or Replace
- Types of Steels, Plastic, and Composites
- Fasteners
Chapter 4: The Necessary Parts of an Estimate
Record Customer Information- Record Vehicle Make and Model
- Record and Decode VIN
- Record Production Date
- Record Vehicle Mileage
- Record Date of Accident
- Locate and Record Paint Code
- Record Insurance Information
- Nomenclature – The Parts of a Vehicle
- Estimating Sequence When Inspecting Damage
- Understanding The Procedure Pages
- OEM Recommended Procedures
Chapter 5: Labor Rates and Labor Times
- How Estimating Guide Labor Times Are Determined
- Repair Shop Labor Rate
- Understanding Estimating Times in Tenths
- Labor Categories – Body, Refinish, Mech., Structural
- Judgement Labor TIme
- Adding Non-Included Operations
- Getting Paint For Non-Included Operations
- General Non-Included Operations
- Increase Shop Prophets
- Sublet Work
Chapter 6: Types of Parts
- OEM Parts
- Availability of Parts
- Aftermarket Parts
- CAPA Certified Parts
- Used Parts
- Remanufactured, Rebuilt, and Reconditioned Parts
Chapter 7: Calculating The Labor and Material Cost
- Deducting For Paint Overlap
- Adding For Clear Coat
- Adding For Tri-Coat
- Adding For Two-Tone
- Calculating Material Cost
- Adding Non-Included Material Cost
Chapter 8: Generating The Estimate
- Analyzing The Damage To Complete Inspection
- Generating A Computerized Estimate
- Disputing Estimating Guide Operation Using DEG.
- What Is A Total Loss Vehicle?
Chapter 9: Vehicle Damage
- Sections of A Vehicle
- Sides of A Vehicle
- Frame Types: (Body Over Frame, Unibody, Space Frame)
- Crush Zones
Chapter 10: Customer Service and Sales
- Making A Good First Impression
- What Customers Want
- Don’t Sell The Wrong Benefits
- Dealing With Angry Customers
- Good Communications
- Methods To Communicate
- Dressing The Part
- Explaining The Processes To The Customer
- Don’t Judge Your Customers and Miss Sales
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