AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR ESTIMATE CHECKLIST

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--- VEHICLE INFORMATION VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
[ ] Year
[ ] Make
[ ] Model
[ ] Mileage
[ ] Trim Level (Base, LE, XLE, Limited, Other)

--- DAMAGE ASSESSMENT & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Detailed Description of Exterior Damage
[ ] Number of Dents/Scratches
[ ] Photos of Front Damage
[ ] Photos of Rear Damage
[ ] Photos of Side/Underbody Damage
[ ] Description of Mechanical Damage (if any)
[ ] Type of Glass Damage (if applicable) (Windshield, Rear Window, Side Window, None)

--- PARTS IDENTIFICATION & SOURCING ---
[ ] Part Type (OEM, Aftermarket, Used, Recycled)
[ ] Part Number
[ ] Supplier Name
[ ] Quantity
[ ] Unit Price
[ ] Availability Status (In Stock, Backordered, Special Order)
[ ] Expected Delivery Date

--- LABOR TIME CALCULATION ---
[ ] Base Labor Rate (per hour)
[ ] Estimated Labor Hours
[ ] Shop Overhead Percentage
[ ] Repair Complexity Level (Simple, Moderate, Complex)
[ ] Labor Guide Used (e.g., Mitchell, Audatex) (Mitchell, Audatex, Other)
[ ] Notes/Justification for Labor Time

--- SUBLET WORK ESTIMATION (IF APPLICABLE) ---
[ ] Sublet Vendor (Vendor A, Vendor B, Vendor C)
[ ] Estimated Sublet Cost
[ ] Vendor Contact Information
[ ] Estimated Completion Date (Sublet)
[ ] Estimated Labor Hours (Sublet)
[ ] Type of Sublet Work (Painting, Mechanical, Other)

--- SUPPLEMENTS & HIDDEN DAMAGE CONTINGENCY ---
[ ] Contingency Percentage
[ ] Description of Potential Hidden Damage
[ ] Potential Hidden Damage Type (Frame Damage, Mechanical Issues, Electrical Problems, Rust/Corrosion, Other)
[ ] Estimated Additional Labor Hours (Hidden Damage)
[ ] Estimated Cost of Hidden Damage Repair (USD)
[ ] Notes Regarding Potential Supplements

--- SALES TAX AND FEES CALCULATION ---
[ ] Subtotal (Before Tax)
[ ] Tax Rate (Selection) (0%, 6%, 7.5%, 8%, Other (Specify))
[ ] Tax Amount
[ ] Registration/Title Fee Included? (Yes, No)
[ ] Registration/Title Fee Amount (if applicable)
[ ] Destination Fee Included? (Yes, No)
[ ] Destination Fee Amount (if applicable)

--- ESTIMATE REVIEW AND APPROVAL ---
[ ] Estimated Labor Hours
[ ] Parts Cost
[ ] Sublet Costs
[ ] Estimate Accuracy Check (Accurate, Minor Discrepancy, Significant Discrepancy)
[ ] Review Date
[ ] Estimator Signature
[ ] Manager Approval Status (Approved, Rejected, Requires Revision)

--- CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION & EXPLANATION ---
[ ] Estimate Summary for Customer
[ ] Total Estimate Cost (Customer)
[ ] Payment Method Discussed (Cash, Credit Card, Financing, Insurance Claim)
[ ] Estimated Completion Date (Customer)
[ ] Customer Understanding (Confirmation) (Yes, Fully Understand, Needs Further Explanation)
[ ] Customer Signature (Acknowledgement)

--- ESTIMATE DOCUMENTATION & STORAGE ---
[ ] Estimate Creation Date
[ ] Estimate Number
[ ] Notes on Estimate (e.g., customer requests, disclaimers)
[ ] Scanned Copy of Estimate
[ ] Storage Location (Physical) (File Cabinet - Estimate Archive, Offsite Storage)
[ ] Storage System (Digital) (Shared Network Drive, Cloud Storage (Specify))
[ ] Number of Copies (Physical)

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