A professional who inspects and tests automobiles and trucks to determine need for and cost of repairs. Respnsibilities include:

• Determines need for repairs by road test, by use of mechanical testing devices, by questioning customer about vehicle's performance, or by visual inspection of vehicle.
• Estimates cost of repair and prepares itemized work order, listing costs of parts and labor.
• May make minor adjustments or repairs, such as brake adjustment, battery cable replacement, or hinge lubrication.
• May supervise automobile-body repairer; automobile mechanic; painter, transportation equipment; and other garage workers.
• May be designated according to specialty as truck-repair-service estimator.