CAADE Estimating Repair Costs 4

Question 1

Which of the following is a 'not-included' operation that must be added separately when replacing a bumper cover?

Accepted Answer

Color sanding and polishing the refinished surface

Answer

Color sanding and polishing are typically not included in standard refinish times and must be added as separate line items when required.

Question 2

An estimate shows R&I (Remove and Install) for a door glass. What does this operation entail?

Accepted Answer

Removing the glass temporarily to access components behind it, then reinstalling the same glass

Answer

R&I means the existing undamaged component is removed to facilitate adjacent repairs and then reinstalled on the same vehicle.

Question 3

When performing a structural repair estimate on a unibody vehicle, which dimension is most critical to verify?

Accepted Answer

Datum plane, centerline, and height dimensions

Answer

Datum, centerline, and height measurements together confirm that the unibody structure is within factory tolerances in all three planes.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of including 'hazardous waste disposal' fees in a damage estimate?

Accepted Answer

To account for regulated disposal of fluids, filters, and materials generated during repair

Answer

Hazardous waste fees cover the legal disposal of regulated materials such as used coolant, oil, paint waste, and airbag chemicals.

Question 5

A rear-end collision damages the trunk lid, rear bumper, and quarter panels. An appraiser should check for damage to which underlying system?

Accepted Answer

The rear frame rails and trunk floor structure

Answer

Rear impacts commonly transfer force to the rear frame rails and trunk floor, requiring structural inspection beyond visible panel damage.

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