Repair Cost Estimating Flashcards
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A used OEM part sourced from a salvage yard is called a:
Answer: LKQ part
LKQ stands for 'Like Kind and Quality' and refers to used OEM parts from salvage yards that match the damaged part's specifications.
When estimating repair time for a damaged aluminum hood versus a steel hood, the estimator should expect:
Answer: Longer repair time due to aluminum's specialized repair requirements
Aluminum requires specialized tools, techniques, and equipment compared to steel, resulting in longer and more complex repair times.
What does the term 'sublet' refer to in a repair estimate?
Answer: Work sent to a specialized outside vendor and billed back through the repairing shop
Sublet repairs are operations outsourced to specialized vendors (e.g., glass shops, alignment centers) whose charges are passed through the estimating shop.
A vehicle's VIN reveals it has a factory sunroof. How should this affect the estimator's approach to replacing the headliner?
Answer: The sunroof's presence may require additional R&I labor for the sunroof mechanism
A factory sunroof requires additional removal and installation steps for the sunroof mechanism, adding labor time to headliner replacement.
When an estimator identifies damage that was not visible during the initial estimate, this is documented as a:
Answer: Supplement
A supplement is a revised or additional estimate that captures damage discovered after the initial estimate was written, typically found during disassembly.
Which of the following best describes 'paint materials' on an estimate?
Answer: The cost of primers, sealers, base coat, clear coat, and related refinishing supplies
Paint materials encompass all refinishing supplies used during the paint process, including primers, sealers, base coats, clear coats, and related materials.
An estimator is writing an estimate on a 5-year-old vehicle with pre-existing rust on a door that needs replacement. How should this affect the estimate?
Answer: The rust damage may be subject to betterment or prior damage exclusion
Pre-existing rust damage may result in betterment charges or prior damage exclusions since the insurer is only responsible for the loss-related damage.