Body Shop Estimator

DARCARS Automotive; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Body Shop Estimator to join their team. In this role, you will inspect and appraise customer vehicles, ensuring a seamless repair process while providing excellent customer service. With a focus on quality repairs and customer satisfaction, you will manage claims and estimates, working closely with both customers and insurance companies. This position offers the opportunity to grow within the company while benefiting from comprehensive training and a supportive work environment, making it an exciting opportunity for automotive professionals.

Benefits

Paid manufacturer training

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and paid holidays

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive estimating experience required.
• Knowledge of major insurance program protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and appraise vehicles to determine repair costs.
• Manage claim processes with insurance companies.

Skills

Automotive Estimating

Customer Service

Insurance Protocols

Mechanical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

I-Car Certifications

Job description

DARCARS Automotive Group is now hiring an Experienced Body Shop Estimator!

Potential earning based on experience

As a Body Shop Estimator, you will inspect and appraise customer vehicles to determine the cost of repairs for damages that will be billed as an insurance claim or customer expense. This role also involves working directly with customers and insurance companies to ensure a seamless repair process while providing excellent customer service.

In this role, you will:

• Examine damage to customer vehicles to identify structural, body, mechanical, or interior damages
• Estimate repair costs including supplies, parts, and labor
• Calculate customer payments including deductibles for repaired items
• Manage claim processes by obtaining estimates from insurance companies and reviewing them with insurance adjusters
• Maintain customer reports by explaining estimates and expected vehicle return dates
• Ensure high-quality repairs and minimize rework
• Conduct spot checks on completed jobs for thoroughness and quality
• Reconcile and prepare final invoices matching approved estimates

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 3+ years of automotive estimating experience
• Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and ability to upload estimates/images accordingly
• Prior experience as an estimator is highly preferred
• Industry training such as I-Car certifications
• Automotive certifications are a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass pre-employment background screening

Benefits:

• Paid manufacturer and ICAR training
• Health insurance: medical, vision, dental
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service repairs
• Participation in community service initiatives
• Opportunities for internal career advancement

This job advertisement does not specify all duties and responsibilities. Employees may be asked to perform other tasks as directed by a supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Employment offers are contingent upon passing background checks, including criminal, consumer, and motor vehicle records, and SSN verification. Employment is at-will and may be terminated if dealership policies are violated.