CALA Repair Cost Estimating 3

Question 1

A used OEM part sourced from a salvage yard is called a:

Accepted Answer

LKQ part

Answer

LKQ stands for 'Like Kind and Quality' and refers to used OEM parts from salvage yards that match the damaged part's specifications.

Question 2

When estimating repair time for a damaged aluminum hood versus a steel hood, the estimator should expect:

Accepted Answer

Longer repair time due to aluminum's specialized repair requirements

Answer

Aluminum requires specialized tools, techniques, and equipment compared to steel, resulting in longer and more complex repair times.

Question 3

What does the term 'sublet' refer to in a repair estimate?

Accepted Answer

Work sent to a specialized outside vendor and billed back through the repairing shop

Answer

Sublet repairs are operations outsourced to specialized vendors (e.g., glass shops, alignment centers) whose charges are passed through the estimating shop.

Question 4

A vehicle's VIN reveals it has a factory sunroof. How should this affect the estimator's approach to replacing the headliner?

Accepted Answer

The sunroof's presence may require additional R&I labor for the sunroof mechanism

Answer

A factory sunroof requires additional removal and installation steps for the sunroof mechanism, adding labor time to headliner replacement.

Question 5

When an estimator identifies damage that was not visible during the initial estimate, this is documented as a:

Accepted Answer

Supplement

Answer

A supplement is a revised or additional estimate that captures damage discovered after the initial estimate was written, typically found during disassembly.

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CALA Repair Cost Estimating 3