State Farm Auto Adjuster Certification
ACV ANS: actual cash value
After Market Parts ANS: Parts produced by a 3rd party for use on automobiles.
Betterment ANS: An improvement made to and automobile that increases its value, rather than a repair
that simply maintains its current value
BL ANS: Blend
Blend ANS: This operation is equal to half the RF time on a panel. Blend would be necessary if an
adjacent panel required some paint so the color would match. If damage is within 18" of an adjacent
panel then blend. Allow 36" if it is a metallic or gold paint, because the paints are hard to match.
Bridge ANS: Bridging occurs between 2 surfaces painted at the same time. A good example would be
seen between a molding and the panel Eventually the bridge will crack between the two and the
integrity of the paint will deteriorate. Bridging is most often related to R&I. If a shoes does not strip a
panel naked then bridging will most likely occur.
CEG ANS: Collision Estimating Guide
Collision Estimating Guide ANS: A reference for how much time the average mechanic or painter will
require performing a specific task.
Clean and Retape ANS: When an adhesive molding, nameplate, or emblem is removed and reinstalled.
The painter must clean the glue off and apply a new coat.
Clear Coat ANS: is used to seal in the color pigment on a panel. Most vehicles have two stage paint
which is first coat color, second coat clear.
Corrosion Protection ANS: This material is applied to the underside of a panel to prevent corrosion. This
protection needs to be considered when when estimating damage repair.
Deductible ANS: An amount, stated on the policy , for which the policy holder is responsible.
Deductibles are assessed on a per incident basis.
Depreciation ANS: The decrease in the market value of a vehicle over time. The amount of yearly
depreciation is affected by variables including car condition, resale market supply and demand, and
reputation of the manufacturer and or model.
DOL ANS: Date of Loss
Date of Loss ANS: The date when the damage occurred.
ACV ANS: actual cash value
After Market Parts ANS: Parts produced by a 3rd party for use on automobiles.
Betterment ANS: An improvement made to and automobile that increases its value, rather than a repair
that simply maintains its current value
BL ANS: Blend
Blend ANS: This operation is equal to half the RF time on a panel. Blend would be necessary if an
adjacent panel required some paint so the color would match. If damage is within 18" of an adjacent
panel then blend. Allow 36" if it is a metallic or gold paint, because the paints are hard to match.
Bridge ANS: Bridging occurs between 2 surfaces painted at the same time. A good example would be
seen between a molding and the panel Eventually the bridge will crack between the two and the
integrity of the paint will deteriorate. Bridging is most often related to R&I. If a shoes does not strip a
panel naked then bridging will most likely occur.
CEG ANS: Collision Estimating Guide
Collision Estimating Guide ANS: A reference for how much time the average mechanic or painter will
require performing a specific task.
Clean and Retape ANS: When an adhesive molding, nameplate, or emblem is removed and reinstalled.
The painter must clean the glue off and apply a new coat.
Clear Coat ANS: is used to seal in the color pigment on a panel. Most vehicles have two stage paint
which is first coat color, second coat clear.
Corrosion Protection ANS: This material is applied to the underside of a panel to prevent corrosion. This
protection needs to be considered when when estimating damage repair.
Deductible ANS: An amount, stated on the policy , for which the policy holder is responsible.
Deductibles are assessed on a per incident basis.
Depreciation ANS: The decrease in the market value of a vehicle over time. The amount of yearly
depreciation is affected by variables including car condition, resale market supply and demand, and
reputation of the manufacturer and or model.
DOL ANS: Date of Loss
Date of Loss ANS: The date when the damage occurred.
