Why its important to implement
Paint grouping determines correct material rates for refinish work. Early collection enables production team to stock correct materials before vehicle arrival.
Paint Materials Estimation
It is important that the VDA checks for the correct paint grouping during the process of the damage assessment. This information will allow for the VDA to correctly estimate the correct paint materials rate needed for the refinish element of the repair.
Production Team Preparation
By collecting this information at this stage will also allow for a seamless process for the production team as they can make sure they have the correct paint materials in stock before the vehicle arrives.
Business Impact
Incorrect paint type estimation makes accurate pricing impossible and affects revenue potential when undersold.
Profit
If the VDA does not know the correct paint type required it will be impossible to accurately estimate the correct price for the paint materials and if undersold it will affect the business' revenue potential.
action steps
Train VDAs on paint assessment, load estimating program with correct paint grouping rates, enforce policy with warnings.
Paint Policy Enforcement
Strong internal warnings if policy not followed once established.
Paint Rate System Configuration
Make sure the estimating program is loaded with the correct hourly rate to the paint grouping, for each insurance company.
Paint Assessment Training
Implement training and process for all VDA's to collect this information during the vehicle damage assessment.
Related tasks
Milestone:
02: Streamlining VDA Processes