Job Description

Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.

·       Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.

·       Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.

·       In the event of a disagreement with manager or foreman on repair cost, arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation.

·       Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.

·       Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.

·       Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.

·       Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.

·       Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.

·       Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.