Need a Collision Repair Estimate?

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Get an insurance standard independent accurate prepared by licensed auto damage appraiser—for only $275.

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1. Loss Information

This includes:

  • ✅ Date of Loss
  • ✅ Insurance Company
  • ✅ Vehicle Owner
  • ✅ Region

Why do we need this?

This ensures we’re finding comparables in the same area and give specialized advice on how to approach a claim.

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2. Vehicle Information

This includes:

  • ✅ VIN
  • ✅ Mileage
  • ✅ Make/Year/Model
  • ✅ Condition

Why do we need this?

This ensures we’re evaluating the correct vehicle with accurate specs and timelines.​

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3. Line by line repair items

This includes:

  • ✅ Parts replaced or repaired
  • ✅ Labor types (mechanical, paint, body...)
  • ✅ Pricing per item
  • ✅ Additional notes (aftermarket parts...)

Why do we need this?

We review this to assess the validity and accuracy of the estimate or compare it to our own findings.

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4. Estimate Summary

This includes:

  • ✅ Total repair cost
  • ✅ Labor hours and rates
  • ✅ Parts subtotal
  • ✅ Paint and materials

Why do we need this?

This helps us verify cost breakdowns and compare repair economics.​

Why do you need an Estimate of Repairs?

Disputed Liability

When an insurance company refuses to inspect your car, get the evidence you need to submit a claim.

Lawsuit

In legal disputes, a professional estimate serves as credible, court-ready evidence.

Second Opinion

Compare with insurer estimates to ensure you are not underpaid for necessary repairs.

How to Order?

Step 1:

Send Collision Details.
Provide your vehicle’s VIN, date of loss, and photos of the damage and make a $275 payment.

Step 2:

Expert Review
Our certified appraisers review photos, damage details, and relevant data using industry-standard software.

Step 3:

Receive Your Estimate
You’ll get a detailed repair estimate ready to submit to the insurance adjuster, your attorney, or your taxes.

Which pictures to send us?

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Provide close-up photos of all damaged areas from multiple angles. This helps us confirm which parts can be repaired or replaced and calculate repair costs accurately.

Send wide shots of the vehicle from the front, rear, left, and right. These photos help us verify overall condition, note existing wear, and separate unrelated damage.

Include a clear photo of your odometer. Mileage helps determine your vehicle’s current value and ensures our estimate reflects its true market condition.

Take a photo of your VIN, usually found on the driver’s side dashboard near the windshield or inside the driver’s door jamb. The VIN ensures our estimate matches your exact vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

We have a dedicated team to analyze the vehicles sent to us – in that way, we ask two business-days to send the final document to your email.

Our repair estimate document follows a nationwide standard and is accepted by all major carriers all over the US.

The repair estimate is made by professionals and it’s a service condensed in a PDF, so after we send it there’s no refund.

Please contact us at crm@appraisalengine.com so we can help you complete your payment via Zelle, Cash App, Apple Pay or Check.

Our Repair Estimate follows nationwide standard and it’s accepted by all major carriers.

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