Auto Damage Appraisers

An Auto Damage Appraiser estimates the value of an insured item or the cost of repairs for a vehicle damaged after an accident. Inspects damaged cars and provides repair cost estimates to insurance adjusters.

About this Career

Average Salary

£28,605

New workers start at around £16,951. Normal pay is £28,605 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £47,780

Annual Openings

66

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Examines insurance documents to assess extent of liability and gathers information about incident from police, medical records, ship’s log, etc. and investigates potential fraudulent claims.
  • Prepares comprehensive estimates of time and costs and presents these in report or tender form.
  • Assesses costs of materials, labour and other factors such as required profit margins, transport costs, tariffs and fare structures, possible hazards, etc..
  • Assesses condition, location, desirability and amenities of property to be valued.
  • Examines plans, drawings, specifications, parts lists, etc. and specifies the materials and components required.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Writing 57%
Reading Comprehension 55%
Mathematics 55%
Active Listening 53%
Speaking 51%
Critical Thinking 49%
Active Learning 49%
Monitoring 46%
Learning Strategies 42%
Science 3%

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