When a Repair Becomes a Total Loss: A Shop Closeout Checklist
AutoHound | Shop checklist | 2026-10-03
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[ ] Record the confirmed determination, source, date, and closeout owner.
[ ] Reconcile authorized work performed and remaining instructions.
[ ] Confirm each sublet’s status and supporting cost.
[ ] Cancel open parts orders and retain supplier responses.
[ ] Document returns, cores, expected credits, and follow-up owners.
[ ] Collect required documents and confirm belongings removal.
[ ] Confirm the authorized recipient, transport contact, and pickup plan.
[ ] Record physical release, condition, recipient, and handoff receipt.
[ ] Reconcile invoices, receipts, adjustments, refunds, and vendor credits.
[ ] Assign every unresolved financial item an owner and next date.

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