Last updated 2025-08-18

Apply the exotic vehicle repair rate to an estimate

The collision repair program participant applies the exotic vehicle repair rate to the repair estimate in Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE).

Prerequisites

An exotic vehicle has been damaged and brought into a Collision Repair Program participant for repairs.

When this applies

The Collision Repair Program participant determines that a vehicle meets the applicable exotic vehicle criteria as per the Exotic Vehicle Repair Rate - Included Vehicle List.
Note: If a participant identifies a vehicle they believe should qualify for the exotic rate which is not in the eligible vehicle list, flag the estimate for review using the Requires Review template line, with an estimate remark to "Review for exotic rate exception". ICBC determines whether the vehicle is eligible.

Procedure

  1. Enter all applicable operations on the repair estimate using default MCE labour times and Collision Repair Program rates.
  2. Review the estimate totals for each labour type and calculate the difference in rate for each. .
    Important: The rate differential for each labour type can be viewed in Collision Repair Facility Labour Rates, Material Allowances & Estimating Fees.

    Figure 1. Example of exotic vehicle estimate totals

    Estimate totals with units, rates, and subtotals for the different types of labour, plus a total for all types

  3. Select the correct template.
    1. Click the Parts icon in the side bar.
    2. Select My Templates.
    3. Select: ICBC in the drop-down.
    4. Select: 12 EXOTIC.
    5. Select any applicable templates and add them to the estimate:
      • EXOTIC VEHICLE BODY
      • EXOTIC VEHICLE FEATHER PRIME & BLOCK
      • EXOTIC VEHICLE STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM
      • EXOTIC VEHICLE FRAME, or
      • EXOTIC VEHICLE MECHANICAL.
  4. Enter the rate difference dollar amount for each applicable operation, using the calculation:

    Total applicable labour time X Applicable rate difference in dollars, excluding tax = Total exotic rate per labour type

  5. Attach an Explanation line note to the template line, showing the calculation for each labour category that is eligible for the exotic rate.

    Figure 2. Example of exotic vehicle explanation line notes

    Explanation line note examples for different kinds of labour including EXOTIC VEHICLE BODY, EXOTIC VEHICLE FRAME, and EXOTIC VEHICLE MECHANICAL

  6. Add the Requires Review Template line from the ICBC My Templates group.
    Important: Exotic rate does not apply to refinish labour.
Parent topic: Exotic vehicle repair rate policy