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Auto Body Collision Estimating

A great career in Collision Estimating has endless growth opportunities – and you don’t need a university degree

Following is a review of the entry-level collision estimating positions you can expect to hold after graduation and where your career could lead in just a few years.

Collision Estimating Employment opportunities

  • New Car Dealers
  • Pre-owned car dealerships
  • Retail automotive repair facilities
  • Automotive collision repair facilities
  • Insurance companies
  • Contract your services and enjoy the freedom of working for yourself
  • Entry-level collision estimating jobs
  • Collision Estimator
  • Insurance Company Estimator
  • Independent Estimator
  • Heavy Duty Estimator
  • Possible occupational advancements
  • Insurance Adjustor
  • Fleet Rental Specialist
  • Assistant Manager
  • Body Shop Manager or Owner
  • Fixed Operations Manager
  • Typical job description for a Collision Estimator
  • Inspects vehicles to determine the amount of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage using mechanical testing devices, questioning customers about the vehicle or by visual inspection
  • Calculates cost of labor and parts to fix or replace each affected item and estimate the salvage value of the total vehicle loss
  • Analyzes repair cost estimates
  • Consults with the collision repair manager or foreman
  • Reviews cost effectiveness of repair versus replacement of parts
  • Determines fees associated with repainting
  • Fills out insurance claim forms to indicate repair or replacement cost estimates and recommendations
  • Determines feasibility of repair versus pre-accident market value
  • Prepares work orders
  • Learn more about Collision Estimating opportunities by following the links below:
  • Career Outlook, featured on our Car Estimator page
  • Salary & benefits, featured on our Auto Estimating page
  • The Opportunity, featured on our Collision Estimating page
  • The Course Outline, featured on our Auto Estimator page

*This program has been approved by the Private Training Instititutions Branch (PTIB) of Ministry of Advanced Education.

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Christine Galligan Auto Body Collision Estimator

Hello,

My Name Is Christine Galligan and I have recently graduated from the Collision Estimating Course here at ATC .

When I started in this 13-week course, I didn’t know anyone, and I was surrounded by much older people. I came into the course with no knowledge of estimating or what it really was. I was scared to take the course thinking I wouldn’t like it or I would fail because it might be too tough.

During my time at ATC, I made friends who I will always cherish and met a teacher who taught me so much. I thought collision estimating was just writing damage and sending the report but there was much more to it than that, including the different types of damages and how to deal with customers and their cars. Overall I got through it with the help of my teacher and my fellow students. The students and I were all like one big Ohana.  “Ohana” means FAMILY, FAMILY means no one gets left BEHIND or FORGOTTEN. We all had each other’s back and helped everyone get through it and that is what I needed.

I now can take the knowledge and skills I have learned and put it towards my new job at Craftsman Collision and take the skills to the next level.

I want to thank ATC for all their help, and to all of the current and future students coming into the school don’t be afraid that it might not work for you, because trust me, it will always work out. It may seem tough but you are tougher and stronger. Just put your mind to it and you will succeed. Here’s a quote I want to leave with you that helped me get through this course and it may help you in the future. “Don’t Let The Fear Of Striking Out Keep You From Playing The Game.”

Sincerely,
Christine Galligan, Graduate

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