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
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
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Total Labor Cost
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Overhead Cost
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Total Cost
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Net Profit
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Avg Deal Value
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Profit Margin %