Summary
You have a collision estimate write-up with labeled photos, measured notes where needed, and OEM procedure support, so the first conversation with the carrier or shop starts with evidence instead of opinions.
We’ll inspect what’s visible, document it in a way a carrier or shop can follow, and flag what can only be confirmed after teardown. You’ll end up with a file you can hand over without having to argue from memory. If you want to move ahead, we’ll book a time and tell you exactly what to bring.
We build the write-up the same way an adjuster or shop will check it later. We map damage panel by panel, verify VIN and options, measure gaps and reference points where it matters, and tie each line item to a labeled photo and a note that says what we saw and why it was written.
How the job runs
We keep the job moving in one direction: verify what’s there now, write what can be supported now, then update only when teardown proves more.
1. Inspect and map Day 1 Photograph the full vehicle, then work panel to panel: damage map, close-ups, and context shots. Note safety items that affect whether it should be driven. Record obvious prior damage when it changes the line item. 2. Verify and measure Day 1 Decode the VIN, confirm trim and options that change parts and pricing, and measure gaps and reference points where alignment or structural movement is in question. Document readings and where each measurement was taken. 3. Write the estimate Days 1-2 Write line items with labor times and operations tied to the photos and notes. Call out what is visible damage versus what needs teardown to confirm. Build the file so a third party can follow it without us in the room. 4. Supplement after teardown After teardown Review teardown photos and new findings from the shop, then write a supplement estimate for hidden damage. Add supporting notes and OEM procedure references where required, and keep changes limited to what teardown verifies.
Damage photo set
Walkaround and panel-by-panel photos, labeled so each image ties to a note and a line item. Includes context shots, close-ups, and any key measurement reference points photographed.
DAMAGE MAP AND FILE NOTES
Written notes that match the photo labels and describe what was observed and where. Includes safety and drivability flags where visible damage affects steering, braking, lights, or restraint systems.
COLLISION ESTIMATE WRITE-UP
Line-item estimate with labor operations and times written in a format carriers and shops recognize, with each major line tied back to a labeled photo and a short supporting note.
Vin decode and options check vin
N decode with trim and factory options that affect parts selection. Notes on option-dependent components (driver assist sensors, lighting packages, wheel sizes) when they change what must be written.
OEM PROCEDURES AND LABOR TIME RESEARCH WRITE-UP
OEM procedure references and documentation notes where required, especially for ADAS, weld/bond sections, restraint components, and calibration steps. Includes citations sufficient for a reviewer to verify.
SUPPLEMENT ESTIMATE AFTER TEARDOWN
Updated line items based on teardown findings, supported by teardown photos and notes. Written to show what changed, why it changed, and what could not have been confirmed before disassembly.
What it costs
These fees cover the inspection, photos, documentation, and writing time listed below.
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Optional work
Add these only if you need them for your claim.
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Next steps
If you want us to write this up, the next step is just booking the inspection and getting the right basics in hand.
1. Sign the proposal to book your collision estimate write-up. 2. Pay 50% up front so we can lock in your inspection time. 3. Send your claim number and any photos you already have, then we’ll start Day 1.
Signature
Fee summary
Scheduling
We’ll schedule the Day 1 inspection once you sign and the booking payment is in. If the vehicle moves locations, tell us before the appointment so we can confirm access.
Payment. 50% is due to book the work when you sign. The remaining 50% is due when the job is finished. Each invoice is payable within 14 days of its date.
What we need from you. Send the claim number if you have it, plus the VIN or a clear photo of the VIN tag. If a shop has the vehicle, send the shop name and contact.
Access. You’re responsible for making sure we can see the vehicle in good light and safely walk around it. If keys or a gate code are needed, have them ready at the appointment time.
Limits without teardown
We document what’s visible and what we can measure without taking the car apart. Hidden damage behind bumpers, liners, and trim usually needs teardown before we can write it accurately.
Supplements. If more damage shows up after teardown, we’ll write a supplement estimate after teardown using the teardown photos and what’s now visible. The supplement is based on new findings, not guesses.
Changes to the work. If you ask us to add work that isn’t listed in this proposal, we’ll price it first and get your approval in writing before we do it. No surprise add-ons.
Ownership of documents. Once the final invoice is paid, you own the collision estimate write-up, photos, notes, and research we produced for this vehicle and this claim, and you can share them with a shop or carrier.
