Royal Autocollision
Oakville, ON
Closed
This position has been closed and is no longer accepting applicants.
Job Details:
$60,000 - $75,000 / year
Full-time
Experienced
The Automotive Dealer Collision Estimator plays an essential independent role in assessing vehicle damage and preparing accurate repair estimates. This position involves regular daily interaction with insurance companies and requires coordinating repair details directly with customers and service teams. No travel is required as the estimator supports multiple dealership locations from a centralized base. The ideal candidate will manage the relationship between the bodyshop and the dealer.
Responsibilities
- Assess vehicle damage thoroughly and prepare detailed repair estimates
- Consult with customers to explain estimates and repair options
- Coordinate repair processes with service and parts departments
- Liaise regularly with insurance companies to facilitate claims processing
- Document all damage assessments, estimates, and correspondence accurately
- Perform quality control checks to ensure repairs meet standards
- Inspect vehicles to verify repair completion and customer satisfaction
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience in automotive collision estimation
- Proficiency in automotive estimating software
- Knowledge of insurance claims processing procedures
- Strong understanding of auto body repair processes
- Skill in vehicle damage assessment
- Excellent customer service abilities
- High attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Certificate in Automotive Technology or related field
Frequently Asked Questions
This position is based in Oakville, ON at GSI Autocentre, a premium high end repair facility.
The salary range is $60,000.00–$75,000.00 per year.
Assess vehicle damage, prepare detailed repair estimates, consult with customers, coordinate repairs with service and parts, liaise with insurance companies, document all communications, perform quality checks, and verify repair completion.
A minimum of 2 years of automotive collision estimation experience, proficiency with automotive estimating software, knowledge of insurance claims processing, understanding of auto body repair, and strong customer service and communication skills.
Yes, the role involves liaising regularly with insurance companies to facilitate claims and consulting with customers to explain estimates and repair options.
No travel is required for this role, and the position is based at the Oakville location with centralized support for multiple dealer locations.
