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HOW TO WRITE AN ESTIMATE STEP 1 Identify the vehicle. Usually, you will know the vehicle make, model and engine, but for confirmation, each manufacturer contains a model identification section listing model coverage, I.D.
Number location, engine codes, etc. STEP 2 Familiarize yourself with all Groups or Sections. STEP 3 Select the model being estimated or repaired. STEP 4 Find the group or section needing repair and select that group or section.
STEP 5 Find the labor operation or part type needed and select it. Special attention should be given to any inclusions, notes or tariffs regarding items included or not included for that particular operation. STEP 6 Add to the original suggested time any.
ADDITIONAL TIME. or. COMBINATION TIME. which applies to the specific year, model, engine, etc., being looked up. These additional or combination times are presented immediately after the main labor operation. STEP 7 Note if there are any special circumstances that might affect the overall repair (excessive rust, broken or corroded bolts, etc.). Allow additional time as necessary to cover repairs affected by these conditions.
STEP 8 Calculate the total repair operation hours including any Diagnosis Time, Additional Time or Combinations. Again, be sure to include any special labor conditions that may affect the estimate. STEP 9 List all parts necessary for repair. STEP 10 Make sure to note differences in prices between left and right side parts (if any). Inform your customer that parts prices may vary by area and, as a result, the actual price may be different.
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Contact your local supplier if it is necessary to have exact parts prices. STEP 11 Observe the total of labor and parts. Present the estimate and go over it with the customer. It is extremely important that the customer fully understand what the estimate consists of, what work will actually be performed, and what the costs involved are. By making sure the customer is thoroughly aware of what you have quoted on your estimate, you can avoid potential problems that may arise at the end of the job. POLICY AND PRESENTATION CONTENTS OnDemand5.com contains the latest labor and parts information available on all major repair operations. Also included are Machine Shop Labor Operations, Labor Times For Diagnostic Services, Model and Engine Identification.
COVERAGE Vehicle coverage includes both parts and labor information on past and current popular production vehicles. FORMAT Within each vehicle section, all labor operations and times are listed first, followed by part descriptions, numbers and prices. LABOR TIMES The Mitchell 1 'Estimated Labor Times' are given in hours and tenths of an hour (6 minutes). The times apply only to standard equipment and production options provided by the vehicle manufacturer. The times generally reflect the needs of an average, trained auto technician using factory recommended tools and repair procedures. Mitchell 1 'Estimated Labor Times' are to be used as a guide only. The actual time taken can be expected to vary to meet individual repair shop and vehicle conditions, equipment used, etc.
The following outlines the operations which are, or are not, included in the labor times. You are encouraged to become familiar with these to be sure you have a thorough understanding of the Mitchell 1 approach to mechanical estimating.
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Estimating We’ve included the powerful features developed in the legacy Mitchell OnDemand® Auto Estimator, plus many powerful enhancements. Labor times and parts pricing for domestic and imported vehicle models going back to 1983 are included, giving you a huge vehicle selection to produce more estimates. With Estimator integrated into ProDemand, it’s easier than ever to make a service estimation accurately the first time. Mitchell 1 Labor Times Mitchell 1 has been the leader in mechanical labor estimates for over half a century. The comprehensive database of labor times has been developed using a methodology proven over time, by experienced and highly-skilled editors with extensive automotive expertise.
OEM Parts Coverage OEM part numbers are included with detailed illustrations and manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP). Maintenance OEM scheduled maintenance services are presented in time and mileage intervals, as well as services based on dashboard indicator lights. Fluids Include fluids in the estimate along with parts and labor. Simply add a line for the fluid and enter a price.
The estimate total displays the fluids with tax automatically included. Quote Customize the estimate by editing labor times, adding parts manually, adding or deleting lines, and moving lines in the estimate to group items together. You can also customize the printout you show to the vehicle owner by suppressing selected fields in the estimate (like part numbers and labor hours). Advanced filtering capability makes searching saved estimates quick and easy.
You can save and view up to 500 estimates for expanded visibility into your estimate history.