CRR 742 - Estimating Theory

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Vehicle damage estimating skills are needed to provide a written report. This report can then be used as a repair guide, a legal document, an analysis report and for business evaluation. Ability to use estimating guides and write estimates accurately will be emphasized.
Competencies

Differentiate among various estimating manuals
1. Explain the advantage of different collision estimating manuals
2. Describe the procedure explanations in the manuals
3. Examine the contents of the estimating manuals
4. Describe the refinish procedure explanations in the manuals
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the symbols and abbreviations in estimating manuals
6. Identify interior damage on vehicle
7. Identify trim damage
Demonstrate proper procedures for completing an estimating form
1. Select the proper estimating form
2. List the appropriate customer information
3. List the appropriate vehicle information
4. Estimate the damage to the vehicle
5. Locate VIN number for vehicle to be estimated
6. Record paint code number for vehicle to be estimated
7. List the damage to vehicle
8. Determine type and color of paint already on vehicle by manufacturer’s vehicle information label
Write a damage report in proper sequence
1. Use correct symbols and abbreviations in writing estimates
2. List the damage in proper sequence (front to back, outer to inner)
3. Write a complete damage estimate to industry standards
4. List the proper parts, labor, and material costs
5. Calculate the total cost from parts, labor, and materials
6. Review damage report and analyze damage to determine appropriate methods for overall repair; develop and document a repair plan
Identify primary and secondary damage
1. Describe primary damage
2. Differentiate straightening or replacement of primary damage
3. Describe secondary damage
4. Differentiate straightening or replacement of secondary damage
5. Determine damage force flow
6. Determine the extent of direct and indirect damage and direction of impact; develop and document a repair plan
7. Determine the extent of the direct and indirect damage and the directions of impact; document the methods and sequence of repair
Diagnose collision damage to vehicle
1. Identify frame damage on damaged vehicle
2. Investigate structural damage on damaged vehicle
3. Investigate suspension damage on damaged vehicle
4. Assess sheet metal damage on vehicle
5. Investigate mechanical damage on vehicle
6. Identify interior damage on vehicle
7. Identify trim damage
8. Determine the extent of damage to aluminum body panels; repair or replace