Will “Property Field Inspector” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.

• Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve disagreement with shop on repair cost.

• Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.

• Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.

• Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.

• Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.

• Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.