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(3-hour)

The Mechanics of Estimating
Mike Anderson

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Mike will share with the attendees a variety of websites, tools, forms and technology applications that will allow the estimator to become more efficient and accurate in their duties of writing a thorough damage analysis. Benefits include: improving cycle time, reducing friction in the negotiation process and improving CSI. Tools such as the "Spot Repair Calculator", ASA Not Included Charts, Blend within a Panel Refinish Break down, Structural Repair Calculator and a variety of other documents and tools will be showcased. This course will provide Estimators with resources to understand, support and justify their positions for restoring the vehicle back to Pre-Accident Condition. In addition, Mike will showcase over 30 helpful websites that are FREE and available to collision repair facilities to view OEM parts diagrams, vehicle composite types and much, much more. This seminar was designed with the needs of everyone involved in the estimating process in mind.

Mike Anderson
CollisionAdvice.com -
VA United States

Mike Anderson is the former owner of Wagonwork Collision Centers, two highly acclaimed shops located in Alexandria, Virginia. Mike has served on the Mitchell and Motor Advisory Boards, as well as the ASE test review committee. Mike is the past director of the ASA Collision Division Operations Committee and served several years as a committee member. Mike has also served on the board of directors for WMABA and the Virginia Automotive Legislative Committee, has been a member of CIC, SCRS, CAPA, NABC and served as the State of Virginia Skills USA/VICA Contest Chairman for over 15 years. Mike also serves as a facilitator for DuPont's highly recognized Business Council 20 Groups as well as facilitates numerous courses for DuPont Performance Services Educational Series. Mike's received the NABC exclusive PRIDE award for service to mankind above and beyond, the city of Alexandria, Virginia's "Heart of the Community Award" as well as numerous other community service awards. Mike was recognized by the Governor of the State of the Virginia for his contribution to the Virginia State Education System. Mike Anderson now provides consulting thru his newest company CollisionAdvice. Mike Anderson has presented to groups across America, as well as Canada and Mexico. Participants in Mike Anderson's seminars consistently rate them as exceeding their expectations and highly recommend his seminars to others, providing CSI results any automotive repair shop would be proud of. Speaking with passion as well as first hand experience, Mike will not only teach you to learn cutting edge management techniques, he is guaranteed to leave you laughing as well with his mix of humor and learning.