Porsche vehicles have earned the reputation of providing one of the most exciting driving experiences known to automobile enthusiasts. Assuring Porsche's high standards of performance and quality requires skilled and trained professionals who adhere strictly to Porsche's repair procedures.
Porsche has invested in creating a Porsche-specific estimating course in conjunction with Collision Advice with the goal of educating estimators on how to use PCSS, raise awareness of critical repair procedures and help them be more profitable.
The Porsche Estimating with PCSS course will be offered as a virtual live course, allowing your estimators to complete this certification requirement while eliminating the need for travel. Throughout the year, the class will also be held in select locations for those who wish to attend an in-person course.
During this course, we'll discuss:
- How to analyze damage and document it in a way to assist you in negotiating with third-party payers, as well as reduce liability
- Key considerations when replacing specific components, such as non-reusable parts, adjacent panel damage and much more.
- How to analyze exterior and structural damage, including the different substrates used in today's Porsche vehicles and their repair limitations.
- What Advanced Driver Assistance Systems are available on Porsche vehicles, how to identify if a vehicle is equipped and when these systems need to be calibrated.
- The refinish considerations on Porsche vehicles, such as gravel guard, finish sand and buff, extending clear and more.
- The importance of using the Porsche Central Service System (PCSS) to researching repair procedures and tips and tricks for finding what you are looking for in each system.
Virtual Course Requirements
- This class is presented virtually across 7 sessions on the following schedule:
- Monday – 11 am to 11:30 am EST
- Tuesday – 11 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm EST
- Wednesday – 11 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm EST
- Thursday – 11 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm EST
- You MUST attend all sessions to get credit for the class. If you miss a session, contact your instructor immediately.
- This course requires all attendees to complete and submit a pre-course assignment PRIOR to the start of the course
- Attendees MUST submit a final estimate for review upon completion of the class.
- Only the registered attendee may view these sessions and only the registered attendee will receive credit for completing this course.
- Class size will be limited to allow for active attendee participation
- Course links will be sent to attendees after registration is completed
Class space is limited so if you are not able to attend your course series, please let us know as soon as you can so we can allow another shop on the waitlist to attend. We will work with you to reschedule you into another course date that works better for you. If you are unable to attend one of the course sessions, a recording of that session will be provided. This class is non-refundable.
Please note the class will be canceled if we do not have at least 12 people registered for the course.