About this example
This example is the estimate an accident repair centre writes after a low-speed front-corner collision on a 2022 compact SUV. It replaces the bumper cover, energy absorber, grille, right headlamp and wing with new OEM parts, paints and blends the panels, measures the structure, recalibrates the front radar and camera, and aligns the wheels, for an insurance claim with a $500 excess.
Accident repair estimates are read by two people, the car owner and the insurance assessor, so this one serves both. A vehicle and claim table, a damage diagram and a panel-by-panel table show what was found and how each part is repaired. Parts and labour are itemised with labour hours and rates, including the ADAS calibration many owners do not expect. A short table shows who pays what, followed by the repair timeline with dates, a lifetime warranty, terms on supplements, parts and storage, and a repair authorisation the owner signs.
Who it is for
Body shops, accident repair centres, mechanics and dealers who write repair estimates that customers and insurance assessors both need to approve.