Do it yourself
DIY kits, written by the technician.
The exact processes a body shop insider follows — packaged as step-by-step kits you can use today. Five kits, from $9. Instant download, 30-day money-back guarantee.
Diminished Value Claim Kit
Your car was repaired after an accident — but it's still worth less than before. That lost value is called diminished value, and in most states you can file a claim for it.
- Plain-English explainer: what diminished value is and the 3 types
- 60-second eligibility checklist
- The 17c formula with a worked example
- 8-step filing process + 10-item evidence checklist
- Fill-in-the-blank demand letter template
- 5 adjuster rebuttal scripts + negotiation ground rules
- Printable claim worksheet and FAQ
17 pages · Instant download · 30-day money-back guarantee
Body Shop Estimate Decoder
Estimates are written in code — R&I, R&R, blend, overlap, LKQ. This guide decodes every line so you know exactly what you're paying for.
- The 5 sections of every estimate, explained
- Labor decoded: R&I vs R&R vs repair vs refinish vs blend vs overlap
- Parts guide: OEM vs aftermarket vs recycled vs remanufactured
- 7 red flags + green flags
- Fully annotated sample estimate, line by line
- 10 questions to ask the shop before you approve anything
13 pages · Instant download · 30-day money-back guarantee
Total Loss Negotiation Kit
Your insurer declared your car a total loss — and the first offer is almost always low. This kit shows you how to fight back with your own numbers.
- How insurers decide "total loss": ACV, repair-to-value math, state thresholds
- Why the first offer is low — how valuation reports favor the insurer
- Finding your own comparables and claiming missed adjustments
- The appraisal clause: how to invoke it and when it's worth it
- Fill-in-the-blank counter-offer letter template
- 5 adjuster rebuttal scripts + owner-retained salvage explained
19 pages · Instant download · 30-day money-back guarantee
Insurance Claim Script Pack
The adjuster does this every day — you do it once every few years. Word-for-word scripts for the first call, the recorded statement, low estimates, and denials.
- The first call: word-for-word opening script + what never to say
- The recorded statement: your rights and 10 rules
- 5 adjuster rebuttal scripts (low estimate, aftermarket parts, "that's our policy", betterment, denials)
- Supplements: getting hidden damage paid
- 6 negotiation ground rules + the 5-step escalation ladder
- Printable communication log
10 pages · Instant download · 30-day money-back guarantee
Used-Car Inspection Checklist
Don't pay clean-car money for a wrecked car. A body technician's 30-minute walkaround to spot prior accidents, cheap repairs, and hidden damage before you buy.
- Paint red flags: overspray, masking lines, orange peel, color shift, the magnet test
- Structural red flags: the deal-breakers
- Flood signs + where rust kills cars
- 5 test-drive body clues
- Turning findings into a lower price: the price-drop script
- Printable one-page checklist for the lot
10 pages · Instant download · 30-day money-back guarantee
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Instantly. Gumroad delivers your PDF download link right after checkout, and emails you a backup link. No shipping, no waiting.
What if the kit doesn't help me?
Every kit carries a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it wasn't useful, contact us within 30 days for a refund.
Are these a substitute for your $19.99 estimate review?
No — they solve different problems. The kits teach you to handle claims, estimates, and inspections yourself. The $19.99 review is us doing the estimate work for you: an AI instant estimate plus a line-by-line review by an I-CAR certified technician. Many customers use both.
Who wrote these kits?
Each kit was written and reviewed by an I-CAR certified auto body technician — the same tech who reviews HonestFix estimates. Plain English, real examples, no filler.
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