Body Shop Estimator
About the job
- Previous experience as an estimator is required.
- Certification is preferred.
- Familiarity with various insurance guidelines.
- A successful track record.
- A strong record of positive Customer Satisfaction Index results.
- A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Examine damaged vehicles to determine the extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
- Estimate the cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
- Review repair cost estimates with the body shop manager or foreman.
- Determine the feasibility of repairing versus replacing parts such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
- Evaluate the practicality of repair compared with the vehicle's market value before the accident.
- Determine the salvage value of a total vehicle loss.
- Prepare insurance forms indicating repair cost estimates and recommendations.
- Estimate the cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
- Certification.
About the company
Ed Morse Automotive Group operates a network of more than 50 dealership locations offering 30+ vehicle and motorcycle brands, plus 12 other businesses such as a hotel and a NAPA store. It sells new and used vehicles and runs service centers supported by a 240,000-square-foot Parts Center. Customers get end-to-end vehicle care—from buying to financing, parts, and maintenance—through its dealership network. Rooted in a family legacy since 1946, the group combines a large brand footprint with diversification and industry recognition to deliver comprehensive automotive solutions.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Delray Beach, Florida
Founded
1946
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ed Morse closed Mercedes-Benz of Billings on July 8, 2026, entering Montana.
- Porsche Des Moines closed April 1, 2026, adding Iowa's only authorized Porsche dealership.
- Lebanon Chrysler Jeep Ram closed April 27, 2026, expanding domestic volume and service absorption.
What critics are saying
- Sixty-one stores across nine states strain integration, accounting, and fixed-ops execution in 2026.
- Luxury growth depends on Mercedes-Benz and Porsche allocation, prices, and brand standards.
- A compliance failure, floorplan dispute, or OEM termination at one flagship store hits reputation hard.
What makes Ed Morse Automotive unique
- Family-run Ed Morse scaled to 61 dealerships and 2,800 team members in 2026.
- It spans nine states, giving breadth across volume, luxury, and powersports retail.
- First Montana dealership and Iowa's only Porsche store show aggressive market-seeking acquisition discipline.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employee Discounts