Sound accurate estimating is key to the success of any collision repair workshop and bodyshop equipment specialist, Car-O-Liner, can take operators to a new level in their estimating with its complete estimation bay. 

Estimating and inspection is the crucial first stage of any accident repair centre workflow and carrying this out in a dedicated area makes perfect sense. This should be well equipped, with good light and with all the required tools to hand. By creating the correct environment for inspection the estimator can more accurately assess work required, ensuring everything is included on the estimate and no add-ons are required which negatively impacts the repair cycle, creates additional administration and potentially increases repair time and reduces workshop effectiveness.

Car-O-Liner offers a range of solutions for equipping a complete Estimation Bay. These include; the CDS 35 Double Scissor Lift, the PointX II with storage wagon and a WSS 2-wall module with storage cabinet and hooks for storing any other equipment that may be needed. In addition, the Car-O-Liner Academy provides training in estimation and measuring, meaning Car-O-Liner can offer a complete solution for an Estimation Bay in a progressive collision repair workshop.

Car-O-liner also makes the point that the estimation bay is also an important “sales space” for any workshop. These well equipped bays provide an opportunity to offer additional repairs other than those that brought the customer to the workshop. For example, there may be other paint chips, scuffs or parking damage. A unique opportunity for additional sales is provided during the inspection as technicians go through the entire vehicle with the customer. A professionally equipped inspection area is thus a customer environment that helps bodyshops convince the customer that they have made the right choice when choosing their workshop.

The complete Car-O-Liner estimating bay pictured includes: PointX II Complete, inc. Cabinet, measuring parts and more, 2 Section WSS Wall Module Wall Cabinet 150 mm, inc. shelf, Tool Holder Set for Cabinet, Shelf 900 x 600 mm, WSS PointX Hook Kit, CDS 35 Double Scissor Lift, WSH203 Tool Holder Set. 

Car-O-Liner customers also have access to ACADEMY, a service provider in the area of competence development for workshops within the automotive industry. To support the Estimation Bay concept, Academy offers two courses to increase proficiency in measuring and accessing collision damaged vehicles. These are 

C102 Damage Estimation – Measuring: This is a course designed to make it possible for participants to perform collision damage estimation and measuring on a vehicle.

O425 Vision2 PointX: This is a course designed to make it possible for participants to perform vehicle measuring with the PointX II measuring system.