Welcome to the next big change in the accident repair industry!
Full-time and part-time estimators
on weekly subscriptions
Subscriptions Available:
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Full-time and part-time estimators
on weekly subscriptions
Subscriptions Available:
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Our virtual estimating business is growing fast! We write millions of dollars’ worth of estimates daily.. This might sound ambitious, but body shops across Australia, the Gulf region, and soon in London and New Zealand, are already experiencing the advantages of our virtual estimators.
- Recruiting: We only employ experienced estimators with a minimum of 5 years of experience and a trade background.
- Training: A 4-week program covers iBodyshop, Ntar, Audatex, and quoting methodology in different regions.
- Mentorship: Post-training, estimators team up with a mentor for hands-on learning.
- Onboarding: Team leaders and relationship managers work with clients and estimators to ensure smooth onboarding, usually within a few weeks.
- Continuous Training and Support: Our team leaders continually check in with our estimators to provide ongoing support and ensure their training needs are met.
- Relationship managers/trainers on the ground in each region
Why Partner with Us?
When you choose Bodyshop Recruit and Consulting, you get more than just an estimator. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Comprehensive Support: Our team includes business development managers, relationship managers, trainers, team leaders, mentors, auditors, and estimators.
- Industry Expertise: Our management team and owners are all ex-body shop owners or industry professionals based in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Manila, Colombo, London, and Dubai.
- Wellbeing Matters: We care about mental health. Our dedicated specialist runs online events and offers support to keep our team mentally strong and motivated.
- Cost: With the rising costs in running a repair shop and staff shortages, our model is very cost-effective.
- Consulting: It’s more than just writing estimates; we help repairers.
- No recruitment costs: Visas, accommodation, tax, insurances, flights, equipment, leave pay, and more.
BSR then and now
From 2 pilot shops in Perth West Australia to millions of dollars writing daily — what a journey!
Back in late 2022, we were just a small but dedicated team. Two estimators, a couple of support staff, and a vision to provide repairers a better option for estimating. With no established processes, we learned a lot through trial, error, and grit.
Fast forward to today, we’re proudly supporting repairers not just in Australia but internationally, from small family-run businesses to the largest repair networks and MSOs.
Over time, we’ve refined our systems and built a virtual estimating service that doesn’t just write quotes — it helps repairers boost profitability through smarter processes and consistent estimating.
Thank you to all our amazing clients who trusted us early and continue to grow with us.
Pay-Per-Quote Model vs. The BSR Model
Pay-Per-Quote Model
- Works well for small or seasonal workloads but becomes costly for larger operations.
- Often lacks client exclusivity, leading to privacy concerns and inconsistent estimating methods.
The BSR Model
- Dedicated Estimators: Each BSR client is assigned a full-time or part-time estimator (20 or 40 hours per week) who works exclusively with your workshop.
- Experienced Professionals: All BSR estimators have a minimum of 5 years of experience, receive regional-specific training, and are fully supported by our management team.
- Cost-Effective: Based in the Philippines or Sri Lanka, our estimators offer exceptional value while delivering high-quality results.
- Tailored Integration: Estimators learn your workshop’s specific quoting style, fostering a strong relationship with your team while introducing opportunities for process improvement.
- Comprehensive Support: Subscriptions include ongoing training, consulting, and management oversight from our management team in your region.
virtual estimator client process
virtual estimator application process
Virtual Estimators are estimators who work remotely from home.
Absolutely! Most have other skills that you can use to your benefit. Some have worked in very large repair shops; you may learn a thing or two from them.
Yes, just the same with any new employee. That’s why we give you the first two weeks free so you have some time to settle in. Your Relationship Manager/VE Trainer will be online with you for the first two weeks to get things in order.
Contact Bodyshop Recruit’s Relationship Manager. He will be in the same Slack group chat with you and will also be monitoring things in the background.
Generally, no, however, we allow them 10 days sick and we pay them for unused sick days to help avoid days off. If available, we will assign a temporary replacement Virtual Estimator. Several of our Australian staff are estimators, if you really get stuck.
We use Slack. All forms of communication happen on this platform: chat, voice/video calls, file sharing, and storage. We will give you access to your private channel during the onboarding process.
We conduct regular training so we usually have someone available and ready. However, if the demand is high, we will have an estimator within 4 weeks.
Our Virtual Estimators are experienced Bodyshop estimators, mostly from trade
backgrounds. Some have business degrees and experience in 6 Sigma and Lean. Some have worked in very large repair shops. A fair few have worked as assessors.
Yes, as per item 4.4, (b) in the Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct in Australia.
Our Virtual Estimators are flexible. We have experience working on iBody, Flexiquote, Crashzone, Audanet/Audatex. Most of our clients use iBodyshop and Audanet.
Yes, we train them so they understand the methodology and how to do the conversion.
Most definitely, this is one advantage we can offer with MSO, and you can also have extra estimators as you grow.
Our estimators work Monday to Friday from 9 to 5 PM. This gives you time in the morning to load them up with work to do before starting the day. We can arrange different or longer hours if you prefer, and a schedule of fees for this is in our agreements. We also have a 12 hr shift option.
Yes, our Virtual Estimators would love the extra work. We also have a 12-hour shift subscription if you have a busy workshop.
They will work in the time zone and public holidays of their assigned workshop.
It depends on many things, size of the estimate, the quality of the photos, and whether you provide a scope of work. Your estimator doesn’t get the interruptions from clients, staff, assessors, etc, like an on-site estimators does. Most our estimators do at least 10 – 20 estimates per day.