Have you ever wondered what the technician of the body shop looks when they write a quote for the damage to your vehicle? You can expect the estimated return to "this number", but are shocked to see that it is actually "that number." Why is it so different from what you thought? I will try to shed light on how the damage is estimated.
First, one must understand that there are several different rooms available to repair a car. There are original parts manufactured (OEM) distributor, remanufactured parts that are returned to the supplier for remanufactured and returned to the market, and spare parts that are created from a mold by generic companies spare parts. OEM parts are generally more expensive, while the aftermarket parts are generally the least expensive.
A shop will look at the damaged part and the surrounding parts to see if they are damaged. Say you have damage to your front door on the driver side. A shop will look at the door and see if the damage can be repaired or if the door needs to be replaced. They will also look to see if the front fender driver's side is damage because it is an adjacent part. Even with the rear driver's side door. They will inspect the side mirror, moldings on the door, and also check to see if only the outer shell must be replaced or the door.
Remove and Install (R & I) time is an important part of a repair estimate and is included on each estimate. Most of the damaged parts are not readily available to remove. A body shop should remove other parts surrounding the damaged area to repair or replace the damaged part. These R & I both are usually not very long, ranging from 20-40 minutes for each part, but if the damage is severe enough, it may require a lot of pieces to be removed and all R & I time is represented on the estimate based off the labor evaluate workshop expenses. This can add up quickly.
paint supplies and paint job can also be included in the estimate. paint supplies can range from $ 150 for a small job to $ 1500 for a larger one. the paint job covers the time needed to paint the repaired parts of the vehicle, including any mixture that is required to match the paint.
If you had repair work done on your vehicle, you may have paid more than was originally planned. This is because when a magazine written estimate, they are only estimating the damage they can see clearly. Once they begin repairs and disassembly of the vehicle, they often find concealed damage. This is called a supplement and it may include additional damages found, more time needed to repair the damage, or the price differences when parts are actually ordered.
As you can see, there is much more to repair estimate than you might think. There are many things to look at and it can often be overwhelming. If you are worried about a particular estimate you receive in a store, there is a guide called the Mitchell Guide that documents the original parts cost and how long the repairs should take to the most cars . It is a useful tool to compare your estimate with industry guidelines.
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