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       CODE: 241.267-014 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): APPRAISER, AUTOMOBILE DAMAGE (business ser.; insurance) alternate titles:
automobile-damage appraiser; estimator, automobile damage
Appraises automobile or other vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim
settlement and attempts to secure agreement with automobile repair shop on cost of repair: Examines
damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.
Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each item of damage, using standard
automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair. Determines salvage value
on total-loss vehicle. Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of
vehicle before accident. Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair-cost estimates and
recommendations. Reviews repair-cost estimates with automobile-repair shop to secure agreement on
cost of repairs. Occasionally arranges to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve
disagreement with repair shop on repair cost.
GOE: 11.12.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M2 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 53305 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
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