Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage Job Description

Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve disagreement with shop on repair cost.

Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.

Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts-cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.

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

Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.

Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair-cost estimates and recommendations.

Review repair-cost estimates with automobile-repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.

assess vehicle damage

estimate cost for repair services

estimate damage

examine equipment to detect disrepair

examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed

fill out business or government forms

fill out insurance forms

prepare cost estimates

use negotiation techniques

write vehicle damage repair estimates