What is a vehicle damage appraiser and how to become one

Key steps to become a vehicle damage appraiser

1. Explore vehicle damage appraiser education requirements

   Most common vehicle damage appraiser degrees

   Bachelor's

   41.4 %

   Associate

   27.6 %

   High School Diploma

   20.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific vehicle damage appraiser skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Repair Facilities	32.36%
   Repair Process	21.00%
   DRP	11.50%
   Audatex	10.80%
   Damage Appraisals	9.77%

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3. Complete relevant vehicle damage appraiser training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New vehicle damage appraisers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a vehicle damage appraiser based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real vehicle damage appraiser resumes.

4. Research vehicle damage appraiser duties and responsibilities

   • Provide vehicle arbitration inspections for customers as well.
   • Provide insurance companies with total loss auto body damage appraisals using Audatex estimating systems.
   • Perform appraisals on business personal property as well as residential and commercial properties for taxation purposes.

5. Apply for vehicle damage appraiser jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a vehicle damage appraiser job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams