Collision Repair Check-In Checklist: What to Record Before Work Begins
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RO / Unit: ____________________   Date: ____________________
Received by: __________________   Approval contact: __________________

[ ] Match the customer or company, vehicle, VIN, and repair order.

[ ] Confirm contact details and who can approve work.

[ ] Record arrival time, receiving employee, keys, and key location.

[ ] Record available mileage, fuel or charge level, and warning indicators.

[ ] Note visible condition, belongings, and equipment left with the unit.

[ ] Attach clear overall photos and identifiable detail photos to the RO.

[ ] Keep customer-reported concerns distinct from shop observations.

[ ] Attach the applicable authorization and documents received.

[ ] For commercial work, confirm unit identifiers and customer PO requirements.

[ ] Assign an owner and next action to every unresolved item.

Open items / owner / next action:

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Arrival documentation only. Not a repair assessment, safety clearance, or authorization form.
Use your shop's approved forms and processes.