When is physical inspection still needed after the calculator?
When is physical inspection still needed after the calculator?
The online calculation is designed to make visible damage concrete quickly. Still, there are situations where photos and selections are not enough. Physical inspection remains necessary when safety, fitment, technical parts or hidden damage may be involved.
Online where possible
Visible paint and body damage can often be calculated online.
Workshop where needed
Technical, structural or poorly visible damage requires vehicle inspection.
No surprise afterwards
Inspection prevents an online amount from being treated as a blind final figure.
Signals that inspection is sensible
- The car drives differently than before.
- The bumper, door or tailgate no longer closes properly.
- Sensors, airbag or lighting warnings are shown.
- Damage is near suspension, chassis or safety parts.
1What the calculator can assess well
The calculator is strong for damage that is clearly visible in photos: scratches, dents, paint damage, bumper damage and damage to body panels. The user selects the part, chooses the repair route and adds photos.
This can bring the price very close to the final repair price, especially when no technical diagnosis is needed.
Parking damage on bumper or door.
Paint damage on wing or door.
Clear dents on visible panels.
2When physical inspection remains necessary
Some damage sits behind the visible panel: bumper bars, sensor holders, wiring or broken brackets. These parts cannot always be assessed from a photo.
Panel fitment also matters. If a bonnet, door or tailgate does not close neatly, there may be more than paint or panel damage.
3How Pres uses this practically
The calculator remains the first step. The customer receives a calculated price and part overview. If needed, Pres asks for extra photos or schedules an inspection.
This keeps the process fast for simple damage and safe for damage that needs more control.
Calculate online first.
Then have photos checked.
Inspect physically only when risk or uncertainty remains.
| Situation | Calculator enough? | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Small scratch on door | Usually yes | Damage is visible and easy to define. |
| Bumper is loose | Often not fully | Mounts may be broken behind the bumper. |
| Steering pulls after impact | No | Suspension or alignment may need inspection. |
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.