Auto Damage Appraiser
Quick Facts
Median Salary$70,715
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth+7.80%
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What They Do
An Auto Damage Appraiser estimates the value of an insured item or the cost of repairs for a vehicle damaged after an accident. Inspects damaged cars and provides repair cost estimates to insurance adjusters.
Core Tasks:
- Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
- Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
- Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.
- Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
- Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.
- Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.
- Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve disagreement with shop on repair cost.
What to expect as an Auto Damage Appraiser
1Earn a High school or GED Diploma
31% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
1205 openings for Auto Damage Appraisers
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