Mean repair estimate amountNational context
$22,451SmartWrite standard appraisal
$4,818CCC national repairable-claim mean · CY 2025
Source: CCC Crash Course 2026, Figure 31 ↗
SmartWrite
Appraisers for your next repair estimate.
Work with an experienced, OEM-trained appraiser on your repair estimate. Submit the vehicle details, review the plan, and request changes through CRASH.
Standard appraisals $250
SmartWrite appraisal results.
Explore actual SmartWrite estimate totals alongside a published national reference. Different vehicles, severity and claim mix can produce very different amounts.
Repair amount distribution
Under $5k
$5k–$10k
$10k–$20k
$20k–$40k
$40k+
Unique VINs only. Total-loss and specialty assignments are excluded from this report.
Appraisal types
See how finalized SmartWrite assignments are distributed across Standard, Restricted and Exotic appraisals.
Bar height reflects assignments by unique VIN. Total-loss and specialty assignments without an explicit Exotic selection are excluded.StandardCollision repair
RestrictedSpecialized vehicles
ExoticExotic / specialty
Overflow and specialized vehicles.
Overflow, leave coverage, unfamiliar makes or specialized work: SmartWrite gives your team access to experienced appraisers when estimating demands more capacity.
Schedule a demo →Expertise matched to the vehicle
Work is assigned to an appraiser with relevant manufacturer, vehicle, and repair-planning experience.
Guided digital intake
Submit the VIN, photos, damage details, and supporting documents through one organized workflow.
OEM-informed repair planning
The appraiser builds the estimate with applicable OEM procedures and position statements in mind.
Direct collaboration
Review the repair plan, ask questions, and request changes before the estimate is finalized.
How an appraisal works.
Submit vehicle details
Submit the VIN, damage photos and supporting documents through CRASH.
Build with an expert
A matched appraiser researches the vehicle and prepares an OEM-informed estimate.
Review and move forward
Collaborate, request changes and finalize a plan your shop can put to work.
Appraisal pricing.
Choose the appraisal type that fits the vehicle.
Obvious Total Loss$150
Standard appraisal$250
OE Certified commercial/recreational$550
OE Certified restricted vehicles$600
Exotic/specialty appraisal$1,000
Standard turnaround is typically about 24 hours; specialty vehicles may require up to 48 hours. Appraisals are completed in open status without insurer-program guidelines. OEM procedures are referenced but are not included with the appraisal.