Fundamentals of Estimating

Course Overview

Fundamental Skills for Achieving Cost Performance
The estimating process is at the heart of bodyshop performance. Naturally, the ability to write an accurate repair estimate is a priority and that makes this course a must for estimating personnel. This class focuses on the basic estimating practices required for entry level estimators. You will learn how a professionally written estimate can improve business performance while simultaneously creating satisfied customers.

COURSE OBJECTIVE
To improve estimating skills, cycle time and throughput profitability, while enhancing customer and insurer relationships.

TOPICS COVERED
• INDUSTRY TRENDS IN ESTIMATING
• SEGMENTATION OF REPAIRS & ESTIMATING
• IMPACT OF DAMAGE ANALYSIS ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
• TRADITIONAL ESTIMATING PRACTICIES
• X-RAY ESTIMATING™ PRACTICES & PROCEDURES
• PREPARING STAFF & FACILITY FOR THE DAMAGE ANALYSIS
• DAMAGE REPAIR FORGETTABLES
• PARTS REPAIR VS. PARTS REPLACEMENT
• LINE ITEM DETAIL ANALYSIS
• OEM, AFTERMARKET & LKQ PARTS
• DIGITAL IMAGING BEST PRACTICES

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Shop Owners, Office Managers, Estimators and Key Personnel

COURSE LENGTH
1-day class

CLASS SIZE
10 minimum, 24 maximum

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING MATERIALS
I-CAR students are eligible to receive Gold Class points for this course. Automotive Management Institute (AMI) students are eligible to receive Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credits. Participants will receive a student’s manual, course handouts, lunch, refreshments and an MVP certificate of completion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Any PPG customer is eligible to attend any MVP Business Fundamentals course.