How does the calculator handle combined work?
How does the calculator handle combined work?
Combined work means some repair steps overlap. If two adjacent parts are repaired or refinished together, not every task is completely separate. The calculator can include this better when all damaged parts are selected correctly.
Enter every part
Only then can the calculator see which parts are connected.
Recognise overlap
Preparation, masking and refinishing can overlap.
More realistic total
Complete input does not automatically make every part fully separate.
Combined work rewards complete input
- Select every affected part separately.
- Show whether damage continues across panels.
- Upload overview photos of the full damage path.
- Let the specialist verify whether combined work is logical.
1Why this matters for the calculator
This topic matters because the calculator turns visible damage into a concrete repair price. The result becomes stronger when the selected parts, repair route and photos match the actual situation.
Pres uses the online calculation as a practical intake. That means the customer receives a useful amount quickly, while the specialist can still verify anything that is uncertain.
2How to enter it correctly
Select every part that is visibly affected and avoid choosing a damage level that is too low. Add photos that show both the whole area and the important detail.
When the input is complete and correct, the calculation is on average about 90% aligned with the final repair price in Pres practical experience.
Use an overview photo first.
Select each damaged part separately.
Use photo review if there is any doubt.
3What the specialist still checks
The specialist checks whether the online input matches the photos. If the photos suggest hidden damage, wrong selection or missing parts, the result can be explained or corrected before repair is planned.
This keeps the calculator useful without pretending that invisible damage can always be known online.
| Point | Effect on calculation | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Complete visible input | Keeps the calculated price close to final repair. | Select all affected parts. |
| Unclear or hidden damage | Can change the final quotation. | Upload photos or plan inspection. |
| Wrong category | Creates a price that is too low or too high. | Choose the realistic repair route. |
The calculator is strongest when visible damage is entered completely and accurately. The largest differences arise when damage is not selected, classified too lightly or only becomes visible after dismantling.
Calculate your vehicle damage now
Enter the vehicle details, select the visible damage and receive a concrete calculated price with an overview per damaged part. Add photos for specialist review.