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STANDARD CLIENT PROCEDURE PACKAGES BY LINE OF BUSINESS
FLEET SERVICING/PDA PACKAGE INCLUDES:
REPAIRABLES:
FMS Assignment Diary
Automated Appraisal
Agreed Price Appraisal
Two (2) photos, color 35MM or digital color as available
FMS Condition Report - listing any old damages
Office charge
Local phone calls
Mileage within a 25 mile radius (50 miles total)
Drive time within a 25 mile radius (50 miles total)
TOTALS:
Two (2) additional photos showing all four (4) sides
NADA, Red or Blue Book value
Two dealer quotes including:
Names, phone numbers, & person spoken to
Two verbal salvage bids including:
Names, phone numbers, & person spoken to
STANDARD SERVICE PROCEDURES BY LINE OF BUSINESS
. Client will be notified by PDA franchisee prior to an inspection
being made outside of the client procedure radius.
. Agreement will take effect seven (7) days after inception date.
This will allow proper distribution to ensure compliance with the procedures
outlined in this agreement.
. All client procedure agreements will be reviewed: After first
ninety days (90) days, then annually unless requested by the client or PDA.
. All professional service fees are due upon receipt unless
requested by the client or PDA.
. PDA's goal is for all files to meet a 24 hour contact,
48 hour inspection, and 72 hour turnaround time.
If this does not occur, an explanation (FMS Status Report) will be
provided to the client.
. Initial Contact/24 Hours
Contact with insured/claimant within 24 hours of assignment. If unable to
make contact within 72 hours, client adjuster notified.
. Vehicle Inspection/48 Hours
Report includes date, location of inspection, complete VIN, license number,
condition report including any unrelated damage, repairs and/or parts
replacements listed will be made in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications and recommendations.
. Turnaround of Complete File/72 Hours
PDA's complete, final closed file, including PDA's service invoice, will be
mailed to client within 72 hours of assignment date. If this does not occur, a
status report explaining the facts and circumstances will be forwarded to the
client every 72 hours until the assignment is completed.
1. Photographs
Color 35MM or Color digital photos will be provided on all
assignments and will clearly depict damage indicated on appraisal. A brief
description for each photo will be made on the photo mount sheet. Where damage
is not clearly shown in photos, notation in the file summary will be made.
2. Exchange/Rebuilt Items
Where ever possible, exchange bumpers (chrome and material) and
bumper reinforcements will be utilized.
3. Sectioning
Where ever possible, sectioning or repaneling procedures as opposed
to complete replacement operations, will be utilized.
4. Front-End Alignment
Front-end corrections will be allowed only in those cases where
there is obvious or related damage to the frame, suspension, wheels or the
steering apparatus. If an alignment is allowed on the appraisal without the
indication of one of the above being damaged, a detailed explanation will be
included in the file summary as to why the alignment was allowed.
5. Like Kind and Quality
Where ever possible, LKQ replacement parts will be utilized in
repairs and/or replacement of nonfunctional sheet metal parts on all model
vehicles. Where LKQ parts are not available this will be
noted on the FMS Condition Report/FMS Total Loss Report.
6. Labor Times
Accurate time allowances will be established (in hours) on all
items to be repaired or replaced, and overlap or included operations will be
removed; this also applies paint times.
7. Depreciation
No betterment or depreciation is to be taken.
8. Sublet Items:
Whenever possible, outside specialty shops (glass shops, trim shops,
vinyl top replacement centers) will be utilized. Glass prices based on flat
rate and NAGS will not be acceptable (unless they are competitive with area
glass companies. All sublet items will be indicated on the appraisal including
the name and telephone number of the facility.
9. Appraisal Recap
The following items will be clearly shown: (1) the repair facility's
labor rate being applied; (2) the parts discounts being allowed; (3) the local
tax rate and to what sum of money it is being applied; (4) all towing and
storage bills will be verified and copies will be obtained for the adjuster.
10. Supplements
Other than parts price increases, additional damage will be
verified by actual inspection. During second shop visit, appraiser will
determine whether all items allowed for replacement on original estimate have
in fact been replaced. A copy of the parts invoice will accompany all
supplements involving parts price increases. If photos are necessary to
document supplement, they will be provided.
11. Agreed Prices
All repairs should be conducted at client's pre-approved
repair facility.
12. Authorization to Repair or Disassemble
Under no circumstance will authorization be given to a shop to
make repairs or to disassemble a unit. The owner must authorize repair or
disassembly at the shop of his/her choice.
13. Appraisal Distribution
Client will receive an FMS Assignment Diary, FMS Condition Report of
FMS Total Loss Evaluation, agreed price appraisal an photos on all losses. One
copy of the appraisal will be provided to the insured/claimant or repair
facility. Vehicle owner will be informed that the appraisal is subject to
approval of the claims adjuster.
14. Condition Report
An FMS Automated Condition Report will be provided on all repairable
vehicles, this report will include: (1) mileage, (2) all vehicle equipment,
standard or optional; (3) condition of paint and interior, (4) tire tread
depth including the spare; (5) unrelated damage, excessive wear and tear, rust
or other reconditioning necessary.
15. Total Losses
Fleet vehicle is considered a total loss when repairs exceed 50% of NADA
wholesale book value. On all total losses, a detailed FMS Total Loss
Evaluation including: (1) mileage, (2) all vehicle equipment, standard or
optional; (3) condition of paint and interior, (4) tire tread depth including
the spare; (5) unrelated damage, excessive wear and tear, rust or other
reconditioning necessary will be made to substantiate the actual cash value of
the vehicle. Appraisals are required on all total losses to the point of ACV.
16. Salvage Location
On all total losses, the exact location of the salvage including
telephone numbers and daily storage rates, will be included.
17. Special Instructions
Call Client about any unusual circumstances and/or clarification of
instructions.
18. Government Regulations
Compliance with all local and state regulations will be adhered to.
FF REVISED 04-29-97
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