Body Shop Writer - Town & Country Ford
Core
Appraises vehicle damage to determine repair costs and settlement amounts for insurance claims.
Role type
Insurance claims appraiser (automotive body shop)
Builds
Repair cost estimates and insurance claim settlements
Domain
Automotive insurance and body shop operations
Required skills
Vehicle damage assessment, cost estimation (labor and parts), repair feasibility analysis, salvage value determination, insurance form preparation, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Dispute resolution with shop managers, custom vehicle modification cost estimation
Technologies
Insurance forms, safety procedures
Responsibilities
Examine damaged vehicles to assess structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage; Estimate costs for labor and parts; Review estimates with shop management; Determine feasibility of repair versus replacement; Evaluate practicality of repair versus total loss payment; Determine salvage value on total vehicle loss; Prepare insurance forms with cost estimates and recommendations; Estimate costs for repainting or customizing vehicles.
Seniority
Individual Contributor