Steps to determine whether depreciation applies to the claim.
When this applies
When a Collision Repair program participant determines that depreciation may apply.
Process
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Collision Repair program participant
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Refers to the ICBC depreciation chart, that is found in the topic, Depreciation.
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Identifies if depreciation applies.
If depreciation ... |
Then the participant … |
applies |
- notes the claim in messages and line remarks
- refers the decision to ICBC with the note: Requires Review, and
- proceeds with the repairs.
Note: The repairs cannot proceed if - there is a cumulative actual cash value exceeding 60%
- the claim is a hit and run, or
- the estimating system or participant flagged the vehicle as a potential total loss, which requires review due to
- unrelated damage, or
- damage inconsistent with assignment notes.
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does not apply |
- notes the claim in messages and line remarks, and
- continues with repairs.
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Note: The participant cannot replace the part(s) for review until resolved by ICBC.
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ICBC estimator
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Determines whether depreciation applies.
When depreciation... |
Then the estimator... |
applies |
- determines the appropriate amount of depreciation to apply, noting on the claim, and
- informs the participant and customer of the depreciation percentage applied, adjusting the estimate with the amount of depreciation
- the process ends.
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does not apply |
informs the participant that no depreciation applies. |
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Collision Repair program participant
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Collects the depreciation amount from the customer prior to delivering the vehicle.