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Auto Body 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.

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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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Smaller classes for better learning outcomes

Flexible schedule: study while you work

Professional real world, industry experienced instructors

Intense hands-on training so you can master your skill set

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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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