PDR-Team — Internal Operations
Shop Walkthrough & Cost Model
The complete 8-step hail repair workflow — with time estimates, skill requirements, and a built-in cost calculator to track labor costs and margins per deal.
01 — Repair Process Steps

Every hail repair follows this 8-step workflow. Times are averages per vehicle — actual times vary by damage severity. % of Deal reflects each step's share of the total repair time.

# Step Description Est. Hours % of Deal
02 — Skill Level Key
Lead Tech
Senior PDR technician. Leads scanning, repair QC, and final sign-off. Default: $40/hr
Standard Tech
Qualified PDR tech. Handles disassembly, repair (under supervision), and reassembly. Default: $25/hr
Helper
General support. Vehicle check-in, cleaning, customer delivery, and staging support. Default: $15/hr
ℹ️ This section is internal to PDR-Team. Rates and overhead are configured once and stored in your browser. Export to Excel for reporting or sharing with leadership.
Rate Configuration
Lead Tech
$
per hour · range $25–$75
Standard Tech
$
per hour · range $15–$45
Helper
$
per hour · range $10–$20
Average Deal Value
$
PDR repair line only · default $6,000
Overhead %
%
% of deal value · default 15%
Cost Breakdown by Step
# Step Lead Hrs Std Hrs Helper Hrs Total Hrs Step Cost
Profit Summary
Per Vehicle — Cost vs. Revenue
Total Labor Cost
Overhead Cost
Total Cost
Net Profit

Avg Deal Value
Profit Margin %
Margin gauge