Virtual Estimating Comes to the US
After transforming the Australian collision repair industry, BSR Estimating is expanding into the USA — bringing remote estimating solutions built on accuracy, speed, and real industry experience.
Practical advice, industry news, and estimating insights for collision repair workshops — written by people who have owned and run bodyshops.
BSR Estimating is launching into New Zealand in 2026. Similar estimating methodology, aligned time zones, and a September road trip to meet the market.
Read Article →After transforming the Australian collision repair industry, BSR Estimating is expanding into the USA — bringing remote estimating solutions built on accuracy, speed, and real industry experience.
From 5am starts and 10pm finishes to 7-4 days and 15-22% net margins. One bodyshop owner shares what happened when he finally stopped wearing all the hats.
AI isn't just a tool — it's a force reshaping industries and redefining how we think about efficiency. The leaders who thrive will be the ones who lean in and learn.
Most bodyshop owners don't truly know what their shop hourly rate should be. This simple mistake can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue every year.
The margins on a private work upsell are better than the original job — and your virtual estimator can help you capture every one.
A well-crafted estimate should walk the assessor, technician, and customer through the repair journey — step by step. Done right, it reduces adjustments and protects your margins.
Inside the engine room of BSR Estimating's Virtual Estimating Team — writing over a million dollars in estimates every day.
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