Is being a vehicle damage assessor a good fit for you?
Looks at damaged vehicles and works out what repairs will cost. Fills in the insurance forms and makes recommendations.
What the work involves
- Judges whether a vehicle is worth repairing or should be paid out at its value.
- Reviews repair cost estimates with the repair shop to agree on a price.
- Examines damaged vehicles for body, mechanical, electrical and interior damage.
- Fills in insurance forms with repair costs and recommendations.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a vehicle damage assessor is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.