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| QuotePlus
Mobile
| Estimating
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Writing estimates is
very time consuming, yet it is the most critical part
of running a Panel Shop. Too high, too low, too slow,
missed items, no notes, all contribute to the overall
health of the business. Usually an Estimator takes rough
notes at the car, takes some images and returns to a computer
terminal and enters the detail. Doing it twice is the
first problem, then accuracy is the next which is addressed
by either looking at the images or returning to the vehicle. |
| At the Car - |
With a Pen Pad and QuotePlus Mobile, the
estimate can be written at the car. Do it once. by selecting
the appropriate time schedule, the system prompts the
operator to include everything allowed - don't miss items.
For those using SmashLink, the part prices are loaded
within seconds to make vital decisions on the repair process. |
| Off Site
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Write the estimate anywhere
and email it back to the office or fax it to an Insurer.
Completed estimates are downloaded to the master system
to save data entry. |
| Templates - |
By creating a library of templates, estimating
can be even faster and more accurate. Who hasn't written
the same thing time and time again, why not store a good
estimate as a template and copy it each time. Makes a
lot of sense, particularly while estimating at the car. |
| Wireless
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When configured as a
wireless workstation on the network the Pen Pad becomes
a mobile desk. Order parts, write supps, allocate work,
check job progress - it can all be done at the car while
walking around the shop. Do it once and do it right. |
| Conclusion - |
It's cheaper to spend a few hundred dollars
per month on Mobile Estimating than thousands per month
on an extra estimate writer. Currently the best Pen Pad
user writes 100 Estimates per week, now that's a competitive
advantage. |
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