Estimate of Repairs

The WATDA 10 Body Shop Estimate is a convenient form for body shops to use when estimating the cost of repairs. The Body Shop Estimate Form complies with Wisconsin statutes and codes, and provides several lines for recording parts, labor, and paint as well as a clear disclaimer of hidden damage. the Body Shop Estimate also has a block-out in the labor hours section of the customer copy which allows you to price the job based on flat rate hours without having to disclose actual time to the customer on his or her invoice. There are other body shop estimate forms offered for sale in this catalog and all are acceptable as long as the customer does not sign the estimate form when authorizing repairs. A body shop estimate form that allows customers to authorize repairs should have the authorization line crossed off to avoid confusion. The benefit of the WATDASI Body Shop Estimate is that there is no place for the customer to authorize repairs - a process that should be done on the repair order. For additional information on proper documentation of estimates of repair WATDA members can view guides on www.watda.org.