Collision Center Estimator: High-Earning Damage Appraiser

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Collision Center Estimator at our Fairfax, VA location. The role analyzes vehicle damage and prepares repair cost estimates for insurance settlements, coordinating with the body shop team to determine feasibility and scope of repairs.

You will review damaged areas, estimate labor and parts, and prepare insurance paperwork. The position requires authorized work in the USA and adherence to safety policies; compensation is provided as a monthly draw with

Qualifications

• Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement.
• Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
• Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
• Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
• Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts.
• Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures and report accidents.

Job description

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Collision Center Estimator at our Fairfax, VA location. The role analyzes vehicle damage and prepares repair cost estimates for insurance settlements, coordinating with the body shop team to determine feasibility and scope of repairs.

You will review damaged areas, estimate labor and parts, and prepare insurance paperwork. The position requires authorized work in the USA and adherence to safety policies; compensation is provided as a monthly draw with