Repair Estimates
Accurate vehicle repair estimates prepared with detailed parts, labour and paint information.
For UK bodyshops & body repairers
Independent Claims & Estimating Support for Bodyshops
Professional estimating and claims administration support, from the initial repair estimate through to final invoice.
- Independent support
- Estimates & supplements
- Estimate to final invoice
Keep your repairs moving
Less time on claims admin. More time in the workshop.
Managing insurance claims can take valuable time away from your workshop. We support body repair businesses with estimates, supplements, insurer communication, repair authorisations, documentation and invoicing, helping keep the claim process organised from start to finish.
What we do
Estimating and claims support, handled properly
Practical, behind-the-scenes support for bodyshops, covering every stage of the claim.
Supplementary Estimates
Additional damage identified during repairs can be documented and submitted for approval.
Insurer Communication
We liaise directly with insurance companies, engineers and assessors on your behalf.
Claims Administration
From repair authorisation and customer documentation to claim progress follow-up.
Final Invoicing
Professional final invoices, amendments and supporting documentation.
Ready to send us a job?
Share the vehicle details and photos online and we'll take it from there.
Request SupportHow we work
Insurance repairs, without the estimating overheads
If insurance work is only an occasional part of your week, paying for an estimating system, learning to use it properly and then spending hours chasing engineers for authority is hard to justify.
We give independent repairers professionally prepared estimates and hands-on claims support, job by job. You get insurer-ready paperwork and someone following the claim up for you, without the subscription, the training or the admin.
The claim journey, step by step
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01
Job received
YouYou send the vehicle and claim details with clear photographs of the damage and any repair notes.
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02
Estimate prepared
UsWe build a detailed, itemised estimate covering parts, labour, paint and materials, and send you a copy to check.
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03
Sent for review
UsWith your go-ahead, the estimate and photographs are submitted to the insurer, engineer or assessor for review.
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04
Initial authority
InsurerWe follow up until the initial authority comes through and flag any changes the engineer has made, so you can decide how to respond.
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05
Supplementary work
You + UsFound hidden damage or need extra parts once the repair is under way? Send us photos and we'll prepare and submit a supplementary estimate.
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06
Final authority
InsurerOnce all additional work has been agreed, the final authorised figure is confirmed and recorded on the job file.
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07
Final invoice
UsWe prepare the final invoice and supporting documents to match the authorised estimate, ready for you to send for payment.
Pricing
Simple, per-job pricing
Pay per job, with no subscription. Choose the level of support each repair needs, and upgrade later if the claim needs more.
For jobs you'll submit yourself
Estimate Only
A detailed repair estimate prepared from your photos and notes, ready for you to use or submit.
From£XX+ VAT
per estimate
- Fully itemised: parts, labour, paint & materials
- Simplified customer-facing copy
- Corrections before you send it
- Upgrade to Managed Claim at any time
For insurance claims
Managed Claim
We prepare the estimate, submit it for authority and look after the claim through to the final invoice.
£XX+ VAT
per claim
- Everything in Estimate Only
- Submitted to the insurer, engineer or assessor with your photos
- Authority follow-up and progress updates
- Supplementary estimates included
- Final invoice preparation
For private & non-standard work
Retail & Opinion Estimate
For private and retail work, SMART repairs, or vehicles not covered by standard estimating data.
From£XX+ VAT
per estimate
- Opinion-based estimate for non-standard vehicles
- Suited to private customer quotes
- You confirm prices for any new parts required
Extras & add-ons
Available alongside any job.
- Upgrade to Managed ClaimStarted with Estimate Only? Pay the difference to have it submitted and managed.£XX + VAT
- Additional supplementary estimateFor Estimate Only jobs that need a supplement later on.£XX + VAT
- Final invoice onlyInvoice and supporting documents prepared from an existing authority.£XX + VAT
- Ongoing claims administrationRegular support for busier bodyshops, tailored to your workload.Price on request
All prices shown exclude VAT.
Why choose us
Why use Claim & Repair VDA?
Dedicated support for the paperwork side of the repair, so your team can stay focused on the vehicles in front of them.
Request Support- Independent support for bodyshops
- Reduce administrative workload
- Professional estimates and documentation
- Supplement management
- Insurer and assessor communication
- Claim progress follow‑up
- Support from estimate to final invoice
Let us handle the paperwork while you focus on the repairs.
About us
Independent support, built around the bodyshop
Claim & Repair VDA is an independent claims and estimating support service for UK bodyshops and vehicle body repair businesses.
We work alongside your team to take care of the time-consuming side of insurance repairs: preparing clear, detailed estimates, documenting supplementary damage, keeping in touch with insurers, engineers and assessors, and making sure the final invoice and supporting paperwork are complete. Our aim is simple: keep every claim organised and moving, so you can concentrate on producing quality repairs.
Independent
Support that works for the bodyshop, on your behalf.
Organised
Clear documentation at every stage of the claim.
Communicative
Proactive follow-up with insurers, engineers and assessors.
Practical
Straightforward support that fits around your workshop.
Contact
Get in touch
Questions about our services or pricing? Send us a message and we'll get back to you to discuss the next steps.
Got a job ready to go?Submit the details and photos online-
Phone+44 7891 620431
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