100+ Free I-CAR ProLevel Estimator Practice Questions

It is I-CAR's three-tier role-training pathway (ProLevel 1, 2, and 3) for estimators and repair planners working in collision repair. ProLevel 2 is the Gold Class threshold for the shop's Estimator role representative, and ProLevel 3 earns individual Platinum recognition.

The Estimator (Repair Planner) is the accuracy-and-planning hub: complete the blueprint, research OEM procedures, decide parts (OEM, LKQ, A/M, reconditioned), build labor lines with proper included/not-included accounting, coordinate sublet, write supplements, and communicate with customers and insurers.

P-pages (procedure pages) are the database reference manuals published by CCC, Mitchell, and Audatex/Qapter. They define what operations ARE included in a published labor time and what operations are NOT included and must be added manually. They are the authoritative reference an estimator uses to defend line items.

Access R&I, broken-bolt extraction, corrosion protection on the back side of welded panels, hazardous waste removal, cover-car/mask of unrelated panels, feather-prime-block on repaired panels, color sand and buff, pre- and post-repair scans, ADAS calibration, and (per recent updates) research/retrieval of OEM service information and seam sealer on new parts.

The traditional industry default is full refinish time on the first (damaged) panel plus 50% of each adjacent blended panel for two-stage finishes (70% for three-stage). After the 2023 SCRS blend study showed blends often take more time than full refinish, all three systems added user-configurable override settings above 50%.

OEM new = brand-new parts from the original manufacturer. LKQ (Like Kind and Quality) = recycled OEM parts removed from another vehicle. Aftermarket (A/M) = non-OEM-manufactured parts, possibly CAPA or NSF certified. Reconditioned = OEM parts that have been refinished or restored (e.g., wheels, bumper covers). Selection must respect OEM endorsements, OEM position statements, and state law.

No. ADAS calibrations (static, dynamic, or both) are not-included operations in all three major estimating systems. They are required by OEM procedures any time a sensor is moved or its mounting condition changes. Document with pre/post scan reports and the calibration printout from the scan tool.

A supplement is an estimate revision written after the original estimate to capture additional damage, parts, or operations identified during teardown or repair. Standard supplement workflow: stop work, document with photos and written rationale, write the supplement, get insurer and customer authorization, then resume.

Announced by I-CAR in 2026, the Mixed Reality Repair Planning Training Series is a new mixed/virtual reality training program for Estimators/Repair Planners pursuing ProLevel 2 recognition. It will be a requirement for Gold Class and Platinum recognition renewals beginning July 2027.

Cycle time = total calendar elapsed time from drop-off to delivery. Touch time = actual hands-on technician time on the vehicle. Severity = average repair cost per claim. DRP scorecards track all three; shops manage them by efficient process, complete blueprints, and accurate scope — not by skipping required operations.