PPG announced that its web-based AdjustRite electronic estimating system is now available for the RV market.
The AdjustRite system uses proprietary logic and the latest in internet technology to simplify and improve RV repair and claims accuracy, consistency and efficiency, according to PPG. The company said it is the only such program that takes into consideration the overall repair process. Well-established and popular in the commercial truck sector, the system is now able to support repair facilities and insurance companies that address RV claims.
“This is a significant benefit for the RV industry,” said Doug Orr, manager PPG AdjustRite manager. “What we’ve done for trucks, we’re now doing for RVs. Anyone who’s been involved with a collision damage claim knows that nothing happens without an estimate and generating estimates for RVs is complicated.”
With the AdjustRite system, Orr said that the “entire estimating process is streamlined. From precise labor calculations, to parts identification, sourcing, pricing and acquisitions, the program manages the process efficiently and makes life easier for everyone involved.”
According to Orr, PPG tested an AdjustRite system RV pilot program and received positive reviews from repair shop owners and insurance claims managers. The system assesses the overall repair requirements and produces detailed estimates based on a robust database of RV repair information.
The system is designed to request, price and order the necessary parts for a given repair in a few minutes. It also can identify the multiple types of materials, such as aluminum, filon, fiberglass and calculate multiple color configurations associated with RV repairs. The system’s current database includes Class A and C motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers.
“The automated features of the AdjustRite program and logic can dramatically reduce the time it takes to write an accurate estimate,” said Orr. “Given the complexity and almost limitless number of RV chassis variables on the market, the AdjustRite system is an attractive asset for repair operations.”
