Exam 25: Damage Analysis and Estimating Service

The term MOST-Likely used to refer to the price a junkyard will pay for a totaled vehicle is:

​In the blueprinting process it is important to pay close attention to various vehicle systems.List them.

When hidden damages are discovered after exterior panels or parts are removed for repairs, this is called a(n) ____.

A digital camera can be used to take photos of a vehicle's damage and store them as digital data.

____ indicate minor panel damage and movement.

Damage that happens to a vehicle during the moment of impact or immediately after impact is referred to as ____.

Independently published estimating guides and collision damage manuals list paint labor times but not the dollar value of the __________ required:

____ are used parts in good condition that were removed from totally wrecked vehicles by salvage yards.

The term ____________________ means to remove an assembly from the vehicle; disassemble, clean, inspect, and replace parts as needed; then reassemble, install, and adjust (except wheel and suspension alignment).

Computer-based estimating systems using a personal computer (PC) provide more accurate and consistent damage reports.

The most common and modern way of storing an estimating database is the VIN.

Describe how a digital camera or tablet is used to take photos in a collision repair facility.

The in-shop estimating system relies on data stored in a mainframe computer at a remote location.

List the tasks involved in a basic basecoat application.

An estimate, also called a damage report or damage appraisal, calculates the cost of parts, materials, and labor for repairing a collision-damaged vehicle.

____ provides easy access to a user customized database of recycled parts and suppliers in North America.

______________________________ are jobs that can be performed individually but are also part of another operation.

A ____ occurs when the cost of the repairs exceeds the value of the vehicle.

List five conditions that you should look for when writing an estimate.

The labor allowance given in a collision estimating guide includes material costs.