Where does the storage clock live?
It stays on the total-loss record with the authorized date and the shop's terms.
Total loss
Keep total-loss work visible and billable
Put the storage clock, shop fees, insurer follow-up, release form, and closeout checklist on the same record.
In the shop
What this changes for the team
- Run storage from the authorized date and shop terms
- Record teardown, storage, and administrative fees
- See when insurer follow-up is overdue
- Require the signed release and checklist before closeout
What owners and managers ask
Questions about this part of the work
Can we record teardown and administrative fees?
Yes. The record keeps the shop's applicable fees with the vehicle.
What prevents an incomplete release?
The closeout checklist keeps the release steps and signed paperwork visible before the record is closed.
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