Guidance notes

We are not looking for the cheapest or most expensive estimate – simply the most accurate, safe and appropriate repair, based on the photos and information supplied.

1  A labour rate of £30 per hour should be used in all calculations.
Please note: this rate is used as a nominal rate in order that we can compare entries like with like and is not intended as a statement of policy for establishing a national rate.

2  Estimates should be presented as if they were for an insurance company or work provider. However, the estimates should be costed as you would for a retail customer without discounts, rebates etc.

3  You may use whichever manual or computer-based method of estimating you prefer.

4  Parts and materials should be quoted at full current manufacturer retail prices with no allowance for work provider discounts.

5  Use default paint prices from your system or escribe for manual estimates.

6  All sub-contracted work should be shown in the estimate as time taken to repair and not as a sublet fee – even if you do farm out this work.

7  All entrants for this Award must be employees of a genuine body repair business or work as an independent or insurance company assessor at the time of entry.

8  Only one entry per person.

All entries should be accompanied by a completed personal details form  which should include answers to the 6 questions.

The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.