Auto Body Shop Estimator

DARCARS Automotive Group; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Manufacturer Training

Paid ICAR Training

Employee discounts on vehicle, parts &

Service repairs

PTO and Paid Holidays

Community service initiatives

Internal career advancement

Job summary

DARCARS Collision Center Lanham is hiring an Auto Body Shop Estimator to inspect and appraise vehicles and determine repair costs for insurance claims or customer payments. You will liaise with customers and insurers to ensure a smooth, transparent process and high-quality service.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of estimator experience, familiarity with insurance protocols, and relevant ICAR or industry training. Join a team committed to fair, accurate estimates and excellent car care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous automotive estimator experience.
• Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and ability to upload estimates/images.
• I-Car training or other industry training history is a plus.
• High school degree or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Examine damage to customer vehicles to locate structural, body, mechanical or interior damages.
• Estimate repair costs including supplies, parts, and labor.
• Calculate customer payments including deductibles for repaired items.
• Manage claim process for customers by obtaining estimates from insurance companies and reviewing with insurance adjuster.
• Maintain customer report by explaining estimate and expected return of vehicle.
• Maintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacks.
• Conduct spot checks of each completed job for thoroughness and quality.
• Reconcile and prepare final invoices matching approved estimates.

Skills

Automotive estimator experience

Insurance claim knowledge

Customer communication

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

DARCARS Collision Center of Lanhamis now hiring foranAuto Body Shop Estimator!

As aAuto Body Shop Estimator you willinspect and appraise customer’s vehicles to determine cost of repairs for damages that will be billed as an insurance claim or customer expense.This role will alsoinclude working directly with customers and/or insurance companies to ensure a seamless repair process while providing excellent customer service.

• Paid ManufacturerTraining
• Paid ICAR Training
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives
• Internal career advancement opportunities

In this role, you will:

• Examine damage to customervehicles to locate structural, body, mechanical or interior damages
• Estimate repair costs including supplies, parts, and labor
• Calculate customer payments including deductibles for repaired items
• Manage claim process for customers by obtaining estimates from insurance companies and reviewing with insurance adjuster
• Maintain customer report by explaining estimate and expected return of vehicle
• Maintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacks
• Conduct spot checks of each completed job for thoroughness and quality
• Reconcile and prepare final invoices matching approved estimates

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 3+ years of previous automotive estimatorexperience
• Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and have theability to upload estimates/images that meet those standards accordingly
• Prior experience as an estimator highly preferred
• I-Car or other industry training history
• Automotive certifications a plus
• High school degree or equivalent
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screen(background)

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.