Audatex Estimating™

Generate the most accurateestimate, the first time, every time.

Audatex Estimating

Audatex Estimating’s design andnavigation make it simple to master. It provides intuitive administrative,vehicle and rate information fields,along with other productivity-enhancingfeatures like:

New 3D Intelligent Graphics:Three dimensional vehicle graphics*drive a faster, more accurateestimate. 360-degree rotation,unlimited zoom, and color-codedparts allow an estimator to find andselect the right parts faster.

New Enhanced Damage Page:It is now easier to locate and selectparts with a larger vehicle graphicsarea—up to 95% of the screen.Navigation has been improved withsingle-click R&I, repair, and replaceoperations and an intuitive drop-down parts list.

Interactive and “Hot” Graphics:On-screen “hot” graphics link anestimator to a complete collection of parts, prices and labor times,enabling faster estimates through a“point-and-click” approach. Zoomon parts images and enlarge themto ensure correct part identification.

As the industry’s next-generation estimating application, Audatex Estimating enables

insurers, collision repair professionals and independent appraisers to generate the most

accurate estimates, the first time, every time. In addition, it facilitates communication

between business partners by providing a single estimating platform for all parties

involved in the claims process—supporting compliance management and resulting

in improved cycle time and an overall increase in productivity.

Powered by AudaExplore’sIndustry-Leading DatabaseThe AudaExplore Collision Estimating

Database is the most comprehensive

and widely accepted in the collision

repair market. It is currently accessed

by more than 20,000 repair facilities

and insurers in North America, and over

the past 20 years has been relied upon

to process over 100 million estimates.

AudaExplore’s database is the only

“vehicle-specific, option-driven”

database in the industry. It is built

with an “inside out” methodology,

allowing users to simply enter a VIN

and appropriate option to receive

accurate parts numbers, pricing and

labor times for makes/models going

back to 1970. Covering over 98% of

the vehicles on the road today, the

Audatex database has the highest

data coverage in the industry.

AudaExplore’s database is maintained

by a team of over 200 data developers

across five Data Development Centers

(DDCs) worldwide—U.S., France,

Spain, Germany and Brazil. Monthly

database updates ensure that the most

current parts and labor information is

available for generating accurate

estimates.

Engineered withSmart TechnologyAudatex Estimating is designed todrive part price, labor and refinishaccuracy with:

OE Part Price Updates: Weeklyprice updates guarantee thatestimates have the latest OE partpricing information, a feature notavailable in other estimatingsystems.

Overlap Calculations: This featureautomatically calculates correctlabor time for a task that supportsmultiple, related parts. The intelligentdatabase accounts for duplicatelabor operations and labor onrelated adjacent parts for thehighest labor accuracy.

Paint Decode Feature: Afterinputting a VIN or selecting avehicle, Audatex Estimating allowsyou to choose the exact paint colorand code from an intelligentdatabase. With the paint codeentered, the application calculatesaccurate paint times through theautomated selection of propervehicle color and the associatedtwo-stage or three-stage refinish.

Accurate, Powerful and Precise

Fast andSimple-to-Use

AudaExplore’s secure, integratedcommunication tools allow insurers,repairs facilities and independentappraisers to exchange informationquickly and efficiently, improving cycletime and productivity.

Automated Claim DataSynchronization: Schedule AudatexEstimating to electronically transmitcompleted and audited estimates(insurer, appraiser) automatically atspecified times.

Audatex Claims Element™:Repair facilities can electronicallyretrieve estimates written byinsurance adjustors with AudatexClaims Element*, eliminating the needto re-key; balance and calculate anestimate from a walk-in customer.

Streamlined Communication

Parts Search Utility: This time-savingutility locates even the most elusiveparts from partial descriptions andOEM part numbers.

VIN Decode: This feature automaticallyselects the correct year, make andmodel of a vehicle based on the VINentered into the system.

Add Attachments: Easily add Word®

documents, scanned images, tow bills,police reports and photos to anestimate to produce a comprehensiveelectronic claim file, consolidatingelectronic records and eliminatingfaxing.

Personalize Sections: Set user-defined “preferences” for the worklist,quick admin page, customerdatabase and damage page to easilycreate, track and sort estimates.

Decision-Support Wizards: Receivefast, automated guidance foradditional operations that are ofteneasy-to-miss, ensuring a complete,accurate estimate every time.

Smart Data Entry: Enter zip code,and city and state are decoded andautomatically populated, saving timeon data entry.

HIGHLY-INTERACTIVE DAMAGE PAGE WITH “HOT” 3D GRAPHICS ALLOWS USERS MULTIPLE OPTIONS TO ADD

PARTS AND LABOR

AudaExplore’s training departmentprovides comprehensive trainingsupport

Multiple Training Options: Choosefrom computer-based, virtual andinstructor-led training as well aswebinars and quick referenceguides.

As business becomes more competitive,you need quick access to information.Audatex Estimating has an estimateprint-out and several reports thatprovide you with the information youneed, including:

New Estimate Print-out: Organizesthe estimate into logical groups,incorporates color and includes alegend at the end, providing aprofessional look to an estimateprintout.

Labor Report: Itemizes included,and not included, operations andoverlap considerations for everypart.

Parts List Report: All customer,vehicle and part information isincluded and can be emailed to aparts supplier for efficient partsordering.

Work Order Report: A working copyof the estimate guides techniciansfrom teardown to refinish.

Effective Reports,Concise Estimates

Easy-to-Learn

All New “Show Me” On-ScreenTraining: Learn at your own pace,through the use of built-in visual andaudio support embedded withinAudatex Estimating. Available onevery screen, “Show me” links guideyou, if needed. Click on videosegments to walk through all theprocedures necessary to write theestimate.

VIEW AN ELECTRONIC SNAPSHOT OF THE ENTIRE ESTIMATE, INCLUDING DAMAGE PHOTOS, ON ONE SCREEN

AudaExplore provides a full suite ofapplications and adds-ons* that ensureaccuracy, save you time and maximizeyour productivity. Audatex Estimating isdesigned to integrate seamlessly withother AudaExplore claims-relatedsolutions. This lets you easilycustomize your solution by usingAudatex Estimating in conjunction with:

Integrated Digital Imaging:Transmit digital images of vehicledamage with the estimate in oneeasy step.

Autosource®: Provides accuratetotal-loss vehicle valuations backedby extensive local-market analysisand statistically-based values.

Audatex Compliance Add-ons:Conduct an up-front estimatecompliance check with AudatexEstimate Check™, an in-progresscheck with Audatex EstimateReview™ and a back-end checkwith Audatex Audit™. AudatexReinspection™ automates the entirereinspection workflow, fromassignment to on-site evaluation.

AudaExplore Parts Locating Add-ons:With Real Steel Recycled Parts, easilyadd recycled parts to an estimate withprices from a specific yard. With theAftermarket Parts Database, quicklyreview and select aftermarket parts foran estimate with exact price from themost cost-effective supplier.

Paintless Dent Repair: Automatepaintless dent repair costs by setting upelectronic dent matrices.

Frame Dimensions: Get instantelectronic access to frame dimensions.

Audatex Claims Manager andDispatch: Coordinate repair estimateswith the workflow of repairers, insurersand independent appraisers.

Motorcycle Database: Accessmotorcycle data with the click of a mouse.

Efficient and Integrated

*Applications and add-ons available for an additional fee.

Audatex Estimating

TrainingAs an IACET Authorized Provider,AudaExplore can offer ContinuingEducation Units (CEUs) for its programsthat qualify under IACET guidelines.AudaExplore is also the first in the industry to provide CEUs for virtualclasses—including computer-basedtraining and webinars—through itsASE-certified CASE designation. And, specified AudaExplore courses also qualify for credits toward theAutomotive Management Institute’s(AMI’s) Accredited Automotive Manager designation.

Visit the Online Training Center,www.training.audatex.us, for moreinformation and a list of upcomingclasses.

Technical SupportAudaExplore Technical Supportincludes access to more than 100highly- trained representatives,available at 800-546-5237, from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday. It also includes unlimited accessto an online support website,www.support.audatex.us, that offers24/7 e-based support, web chat,knowledge-base software and answersto your frequently asked questions.

Contact a Sales Rep TodayFor more information:Call: 1-800-237-4968 orsee us at www.audaexplore.com

World-Class Training and Technical Support

15030 Avenue of Science, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92128Tel: (800) 237-4968 Fax: (858) 946-1073

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