At Estimate Solutions, we’re not just independent vehicle damage assessors — we’re here to back up repairers with the clarity, compliance, and confidence needed to take on any estimate.
The business was founded by Andrew Hill VDA MIMI, who’s spent over 38 years working hands-on in the accident repair world. Starting out as an apprentice Panel Beater, moving up to an Estimating role, and later working as a Group Bodyshop Manager, Andrew saw first-hand how tough it can be for independent repairers to compete with insurers and big repair groups. Too often, hard-working repairers were losing out to a “computer says no” attitude.
That’s why Estimate Solutions was born — to give repairers a fair chance. With professional, fully compliant Audatex estimates, we help level the playing field so you can protect your margins and focus on what you do best: quality repairs.
Andrew and his team have worked with Audatex and GT Motive Estimating Systems since inception and keep fully trained and licensed, so every estimate is up to date with the latest industry standards. At the end of the day, we’re here to make sure repairers get a fair deal — and a build stronger and more profitable business as a result.
Built for Repairers, By Repairers
We understand the challenges because we’ve lived them. That’s why our service is designed to:
- Empower repairers to negotiate fairly with insurers.
- Support insurers with compliant, accurate estimates.
- Protect profits for repairers by ensuring every repair is properly costed.
Flexible Services That Put You First
Our services have evolved to meet the changing needs of the industry:
- Audatex and GT Motive Estimates for repairers who don't have direct system access.
- Holiday, sickness, and staff cover for Audatex and GT Motive users who need extra support.
- Audatex and GT Motive Estimate Reports for other Motor Engineers who don't have direct system access..
- Non-Fault Accident Claims assistance, including estimates and insurer liaison for faster authority.
Our Promise
For more than 20 years, we’ve built a repairer client base of over 1,000 repairers, helping them to improve their processes, speed up authorities, and retain more profit. Our team speaks your language, shares your challenges, and is committed to building a fairer, more profitable industry for independent repairers.
At
Estimate Solutions, we believe success is built on partnership. That means standing shoulder-to-shoulder with repairers, insurers, and accident management companies to deliver a process that works for everyone.
Partnering with Repairers. Protecting Profits.
Why use Estimate Solutions?
Confidence
Have you ever wondered “Could I have got more?” or “Am I charging enough?”
If you have, you won’t be on your own – we hear this all the time.
Using an estimating system that’s nationally endorsed by 99% of all insurers, should give you confidence that your estimate is prepared and calculated on a level playing field, removing doubt and providing reassurance.
Support
Help, advice and assistance are offered on all our estimates – we’re here until the job is complete and invoiced.
If you need to run anything past us, whether it be clarification/understanding, negotiating tips or repair method choices – we will endeavour to assist and put you on the right track.
Like you, we are Bodyshop people, we’ve probably been through all of your day-to-day troubles and pressures, so we do understand.
Let us help you and hopefully take away some of the stresses, leaving you time to do what you’re good at – repairing and painting cars/vans etc.
Profit
Probably the most important reason to use us – getting the estimate accurate and updated throughout the repair process will help get you paid for everything you do.
Feedback from customers using us for the first time comes back as a revelation on what they have been missing out on.
With justifiable charges added to their estimate which haven’t been charged for previously, along with generous paint materials costs calculated – we often hear: “I wish we'd found you 10 years ago!”
Take a few minutes to send us your Estimate Request using our simple online form, and let us prepare Audatex Estimates for your business.
