Auto Estimate Analysis for Examiners

 

Who Should Attend

This one-week class is designed for the claims examiner who reviews and authorizes auto damage estimate payments. Insurance and collision repair office personnel, agents, independent adjusters and self-insured fleet administrators are excellent candidates for this course.

Prerequisite

Attendess must be capable of operating Windows-based programs. Sponsors will need to indicate program selection at the time of Registration.

Course Content

The instructor demonstrates the estimating process emphasizing sequence and damage identification. Students learn how to look for and identify key estimate entries related to the repair process and analyze pre-written estimates for accuracy. Industry standard repair and replacement decisions are practiced and analyzed. Students produce several limited value estimates to reinforce new skills.

Course Benefits

After successfully completing this course, examiners are able to identify key estimate entries and examine the repair estimate for accuracy. They also develop the skill to produce limited value damage estimates on an automated system.

Syllabus

Vehicle Identification

• What To Look For and Where

Damage Estimating Resources

• Automated Estimating Programs
  
• Procedures, Parts, Allowances
• Estimating Procedures, Sequence
• Early Models

Component Repair

• Industry Repair Standards
• Metal and Plastic Repairs
• Repair/Replace Formula

Refinishing

• Types and Procedures

Alternative Parts

• Sources and Uses

Storm Damages

• Water, Flood, and Hail

Estimating Exercises

• Demonstrate Skills on Front, Side and Rear Impacts

This course uses the latest versions of:

• Pathways™, Audatex™, and UltraMate™.

Dates

Vale East (PA)	Vale Central (TX)	Vale West (CA)
2008 - $1295	2008 -$1295	2008 -$1295
Feb 4-8	Feb 4-8	Jan 28-Feb 1
May 5-9	Apr 28-May 2	Apr 28-May 2
Aug 11-15	Aug 4-8	Jul 21-25
Oct 13-17	Oct 13-27	Oct 6-10
	Dec 15-19	Dec 15-19

 

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