Automotive Industry Standards & Practices Flashcards

What does the 'SEMA Garage' provide to the automotive industry?

Answer: Technical and testing resources for measuring and documenting vehicle specifications for the aftermarket industry

The SEMA Garage is a technical facility that measures, tests, and documents vehicle data to help the aftermarket parts industry develop properly fitting products.

Under the Green Automotive standard, what is the primary requirement for a repair facility to achieve certification?

Answer: Adopting environmentally responsible practices including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and proper hazardous material handling

Green certification programs require shops to implement a broad range of sustainable practices across waste management, energy consumption, water use, and chemical handling — not just paint systems.

What is a 'supplement' in the context of a collision repair claim?

Answer: A revised estimate issued when additional damage or repair needs are discovered beyond the original estimate

A supplement is an updated estimate issued when hidden damage, additional parts needs, or other unforeseen repair requirements are uncovered after the original estimate was written.

Which estimating system concept describes the practice of not charging labor to remove and reinstall a part when the adjacent damaged part is already removed?

Answer: Overlap (or included overlap)

Overlap (sometimes called included overlap) is the reduction in labor time applied when the removal of one part eliminates or reduces the labor needed to access adjacent parts.

What is the function of a 'salvage title' on a vehicle that has been declared a total loss?

Answer: It legally marks the vehicle as a total loss and prevents it from being re-registered without a rebuilding inspection

A salvage title brands the vehicle record to indicate a total loss declaration, and most states require a rebuilt/reconstructed title and inspection before the vehicle can return to the road.

Which industry practice is described when a vehicle is repaired to its pre-accident condition in appearance, function, and safety?

Answer: Pre-loss condition repair

Restoring a vehicle to its pre-loss condition is the fundamental standard of collision repair, encompassing appearance, structural integrity, mechanical function, and safety systems.

What is the purpose of teardown or disassembly authorization in the collision repair process?

Answer: To obtain the vehicle owner's and insurer's permission to disassemble the vehicle and uncover hidden damage before finalizing the estimate

Teardown authorization is a critical step that ensures both the vehicle owner and insurer agree to pay for disassembly labor to reveal hidden damage before a complete and accurate repair plan is finalized.