Update:
Estimating for a large production shop has to be, the most soul destroying experience of my life.
1. Write a poor estimate on only the direct damage.
2. Submit the estimate to the insurance for approval to start the repair.
3. Get 3 price quotes for every serviceable part that needs replacement.
4. Photo and document everything.
5. Wait for supplements form the production side.
6. Add supplemental damage to the original estimate, get more price quotes, photograph, document and get another authorization from the insurance.
7. Contact and update the customer.
9 hours a day, 5 days a week.
It is a very thankless job.
