How do they match: Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

  • Vehicle Damage Appraiser

  • Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

  • Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.
  • Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
  • Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.

  • Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Inspect motor vehicles.
  • Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems.