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For UK bodyshops & body repairers

Independent Claims & Estimating Support for Bodyshops

Professional estimating and claims administration support, from the initial repair estimate through to final invoice.

  • Independent support
  • Estimates & supplements
  • Estimate to final invoice

Keep your repairs moving

Less time on claims admin. More time in the workshop.

Managing insurance claims can take valuable time away from your workshop. We support body repair businesses with estimates, supplements, insurer communication, repair authorisations, documentation and invoicing, helping keep the claim process organised from start to finish.

  • Estimates
  • Supplements
  • Insurer communication
  • Repair authorisations
  • Documentation
  • Invoicing

What we do

Estimating and claims support, handled properly

Practical, behind-the-scenes support for bodyshops, covering every stage of the claim.

Repair Estimates

Accurate vehicle repair estimates prepared with detailed parts, labour and paint information.

Supplementary Estimates

Additional damage identified during repairs can be documented and submitted for approval.

Insurer Communication

We liaise directly with insurance companies, engineers and assessors on your behalf.

Claims Administration

From repair authorisation and customer documentation to claim progress follow-up.

Final Invoicing

Professional final invoices, amendments and supporting documentation.

Ready to send us a job?

Share the vehicle details and photos online and we'll take it from there.

Request Support

How we work

Insurance repairs, without the estimating overheads

If insurance work is only an occasional part of your week, paying for an estimating system, learning to use it properly and then spending hours chasing engineers for authority is hard to justify.

We give independent repairers professionally prepared estimates and hands-on claims support, job by job. You get insurer-ready paperwork and someone following the claim up for you, without the subscription, the training or the admin.

The claim journey, step by step

  1. 01

    Job received

    You

    You send the vehicle and claim details with clear photographs of the damage and any repair notes.

  2. 02

    Estimate prepared

    Us

    We build a detailed, itemised estimate covering parts, labour, paint and materials, and send you a copy to check.

  3. 03

    Sent for review

    Us

    With your go-ahead, the estimate and photographs are submitted to the insurer, engineer or assessor for review.

  4. 04

    Initial authority

    Insurer

    We follow up until the initial authority comes through and flag any changes the engineer has made, so you can decide how to respond.

  5. 05

    Supplementary work

    You + Us

    Found hidden damage or need extra parts once the repair is under way? Send us photos and we'll prepare and submit a supplementary estimate.

  6. 06

    Final authority

    Insurer

    Once all additional work has been agreed, the final authorised figure is confirmed and recorded on the job file.

  7. 07

    Final invoice

    Us

    We prepare the final invoice and supporting documents to match the authorised estimate, ready for you to send for payment.

Pricing

Simple, per-job pricing

Pay per job, with no subscription. Choose the level of support each repair needs, and upgrade later if the claim needs more.

For jobs you'll submit yourself

Estimate Only

A detailed repair estimate prepared from your photos and notes, ready for you to use or submit.

From£XX+ VAT
per estimate

  • Fully itemised: parts, labour, paint & materials
  • Simplified customer-facing copy
  • Corrections before you send it
  • Upgrade to Managed Claim at any time
Choose Estimate Only

For private & non-standard work

Retail & Opinion Estimate

For private and retail work, SMART repairs, or vehicles not covered by standard estimating data.

From£XX+ VAT
per estimate

  • Opinion-based estimate for non-standard vehicles
  • Suited to private customer quotes
  • You confirm prices for any new parts required
Choose Retail Estimate

Extras & add-ons

Available alongside any job.

  • Upgrade to Managed ClaimStarted with Estimate Only? Pay the difference to have it submitted and managed.
    £XX + VAT
  • Additional supplementary estimateFor Estimate Only jobs that need a supplement later on.
    £XX + VAT
  • Final invoice onlyInvoice and supporting documents prepared from an existing authority.
    £XX + VAT
  • Ongoing claims administrationRegular support for busier bodyshops, tailored to your workload.
    Price on request

All prices shown exclude VAT.

Why choose us

Why use Claim & Repair VDA?

Dedicated support for the paperwork side of the repair, so your team can stay focused on the vehicles in front of them.

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  • Independent support for bodyshops
  • Reduce administrative workload
  • Professional estimates and documentation
  • Supplement management
  • Insurer and assessor communication
  • Claim progress follow‑up
  • Support from estimate to final invoice

Let us handle the paperwork while you focus on the repairs.

About us

Independent support, built around the bodyshop

Claim & Repair VDA is an independent claims and estimating support service for UK bodyshops and vehicle body repair businesses.

We work alongside your team to take care of the time-consuming side of insurance repairs: preparing clear, detailed estimates, documenting supplementary damage, keeping in touch with insurers, engineers and assessors, and making sure the final invoice and supporting paperwork are complete. Our aim is simple: keep every claim organised and moving, so you can concentrate on producing quality repairs.

Independent

Support that works for the bodyshop, on your behalf.

Organised

Clear documentation at every stage of the claim.

Communicative

Proactive follow-up with insurers, engineers and assessors.

Practical

Straightforward support that fits around your workshop.

Contact

Get in touch

Questions about our services or pricing? Send us a message and we'll get back to you to discuss the next steps.

Got a job ready to go?Submit the details and photos online

Sending photographs

No need to attach photos now. Once we've received your enquiry, we'll reply with details of how to send vehicle photographs and repair information.

Photos can be sent after your enquiry. We'll reply with instructions.