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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 13-1032.00Market Standard — BLS reports under Claims Adjusters group

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

What this job is about

Assess vehicle damage and determine repair costs for insurance claims.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Examine damaged vehicle

    Inspect the vehicle to identify structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.

  2. 2

    Evaluate repair practicality

    Determine whether repairing the vehicle is more cost-effective than paying its market value pre-accident.

  3. 3

    Review repair estimates

    Collaborate with the automobile repair shop to agree on the cost of repairs.

  4. 4

    Prepare insurance documentation

    Complete insurance forms detailing repair cost estimates and recommendations.

  5. 5

    Estimate repair costs

    Use automotive labor and parts cost manuals to calculate the total cost for repairs.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.