CAADE Study Guide 2026
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📋 CAADE Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CAADE Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CAADE Questions & Answers
1. A vehicle's unibody frame shows a 'diamond' distortion. What does this indicate?
Diamond distortion results from a diagonal force that causes the body to twist so that one corner is pushed forward or backward relative to the opposite corner.
2. When estimating paint refinish time for a bumper cover that has been removed for repair, which step should NOT be included in the R&I labor?
Refinish (paint) labor is a separate line item from R&I (remove and install); applying color and clear is charged under refinish, not removal labor.
3. In a standard auto damage appraisal, what does 'R&I' stand for?
R&I (Remove and Install) refers to removing an undamaged part to access a damaged area and then reinstalling the same part after repair — no replacement occurs.
4. What does 'A/M' stand for when it appears next to a part on a damage estimate?
A/M denotes an aftermarket part, meaning it was produced by a manufacturer other than the original vehicle maker.
5. When estimating repairs to a vehicle with a damaged seat belt pretensioner, why must a new pretensioner be included regardless of visible damage?
Seat belt pretensioners are pyrotechnic single-use devices that fire during a collision and cannot be reused or reset once triggered.
6. When estimating the cost of refinishing a door jamb during a full door replacement, the estimator should:
Door jamb refinishing is typically a separate, billable operation because it requires masking and additional labor beyond the outer panel.