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Auto Damage Estimating
$399.00

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Covers estimating fundamentals, vehicle damage assessment, repair methods, hail/flood/EV/Frame damage, field inspections, claims documentation, and more. Mitchells and CCC One training overview.

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The Auto Damage Appraisal Course provides essential training for assessing vehicle damage, ideal for independent appraisers, body shop estimators, and insurance appraisers. It features professional narration, video tutorials, diagrams, live demos, and covers:
  • Vehicle Nomenclature
  • Industry Terms
  • Repair Methods
  • Writing Estimates
  • Suspension, Engine & Frame Damage
  • Flood, Hail, and EV Damage
  • Estimate Negotiations
  • Electronic Damges
  • Aluminum Panel Repairs
  • Frame Repairs and processes
  • Customer Service
  • Report Writing
  • Career Guidance
Offered for a one-time fee of $399, this affordable course requires only a computer and internet. Upon completion, you'll be well-prepared to start a career in auto appraising.
Course Options:
  • Shop Estimator Course – for body shop careers
  • Insurance Appraiser Course – for insurance field roles
  • Independent Appraiser Course – for launching your own business
  • Accelerated Appraiser Course – focused solely on estimating skills

​* Depending on your level of experience, ​Average Completion Time: 20-35 hours (varies between students). Courses are available 24/7 online and can be completed at the students pace.  After the final test is passed successfully, students may still login to their account at anytime thereafter for reference material. Please not that the email address account  is only valid for the one student that signed up.
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Classic Car Estimating
$399.00

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Specialized training for pre-1985 vehicles covering refinishing, paint types, custom parts, damage terminology, exotic classifications, plus a classic car estimating matrix and Mitchell/CCC system overview.​

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Our classic car appraisal course prepares you to increase your knowledge of automobiles to include classic vehicles. According to industry standards, classics refer to vehicles manufactured in 1985 or before. Classic vehicle appraisals require a very specific knowledge that we are equipped to teach you. We will show you how to write classic vehicles properly, shop negotiations, refinish issues, paint types, custom parts, flood claims, classic and exotic car classifications and more. If you are writing classic car damages, you need this course.

The course contains an exclusive matrix for writing classic car estimates. 

​* Depending on your level of experience, ​Average Completion Time: 8-14 hours (varies between students). Courses are available 24/7 online and can be completed at the students pace.  After the final test is passed successfully, students may still login to their account at anytime thereafter for reference material. Please not that the email address account  is only valid for the one student that signed up.
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RV Estimating 
$399.00

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Covers Recreational Vehicles—damage appraisal, exclusive matrix tooling for estimates, intended to expand your capability in that sector. Duncan RV Estimating overview.

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With the training from this course, you will be one step closer to becoming a fully-equipped damage appraiser. Recreational vehicles include a large industry that also requires insurance and in return, damage appraisals. By acquiring this additional training, you add a new skill set to your professional abilities that will only bring you success. The course contains an exclusive matrix for writing estimates. The course contains an exclusive matrix for writing motorcycle estimates. ​

​* Depending on your level of experience, ​Average Completion Time: 8-16 hours (varies between students). Courses are available 24/7 online and can be completed at the students pace.  After the final test is passed successfully, students may still login to their account at anytime thereafter for reference material. Please not that the email address account  is only valid for the one student that signed up.
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Tractor & Trailer Estimating
​$399.00

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Focused training on commercial vehicles—including tractors (COE, aero, conventional) and trailers (dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, horse trailers)— AdjustRite estimating overview.

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Exciting Update from goAVDI.com!
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We’re proud to announce that our Tractor and Trailer Appraisal Course has been fully upgraded! This course now features professional video-based learning with clear, expert narration to enhance understanding and engagement. Whether you're new to commercial appraising or looking to sharpen your skills, this update delivers a more dynamic, effective training experience.
Start learning today — now with video support that brings each lesson to life!

Do you know that feeling when you request a service from a company and they tell you that they don't offer that service? We do, too! We created this course to fulfill the void of  appraisers who know and understand how to appraise Tractor and Trailer. When you complete this  course you will be trained in estimating and the nomenclature of tractors   (COE, Aero and Convention) and trailers (Dry Vans, Reefers, Liquid Tankers, Auto Transports, Bottom Dump Trailers, End Dump Trailers, Flat Bed Trailers, Drop Deck Trailers, Fixed Van Boxes, Water Tank Trailers, Horse Trailers, Boat Trailers, and Enclosed Trailers). Time saving matrix sheets are contained in this course. There is even training on total losses, inspecting the units, shop negotiations, report writing and more!

​* Depending on your level of experience, ​Average Completion Time: 8-14 hours (varies between students). Courses are available 24/7 online and can be completed at the students pace.  After the final test is passed successfully, students may still login to their account at anytime thereafter for reference material. Please not that the email address account  is only valid for the one student that signed up.
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MC Estimating
$399.00

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Fundamentals of motorcycle damage estimating: history, nomenclature, repair vs. replace decisions, inspections, shop negotiations, supplements, and reporting. 

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This course covers the fundamentals of motorcycle damage estimating. It is essential to understand the history, nomenclature, when to repair or replace, field inspections, shop negotiations, supplements and report writing to complete excellent motorcycle appraisals. The course contains an exclusive matrix for writing motorcycle estimates. 

​* Depending on your level of experience, ​average Completion Time: 8-14 hours (varies between students). Courses are available 24/7 online and can be completed at the students pace.  After the final test is passed successfully, students may still login to their account at anytime thereafter for reference material. Please not that the email address account  is only valid for the one student that signed up.
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Marine Vessel Estimating
​$399.00

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Estimating: classifications, repair process, terminology, plus exclusive matrices to access parts, replacement times, and repair suggestions.

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This course covers marine classifications, terminology, nomenclature, the repair process and much, much more. With exclusive matrices appraisers will be able to use resources in the field to find parts, replacement times and repair time suggestions. 

​* Depending on your level of experience, ​Average Completion Time: 8-14 hours (varies between students). Courses are available 24/7 online and can be completed at the students pace.  After the final test is passed successfully, students may still login to their account at anytime thereafter for reference material. Please not that the email address account  is only valid for the one student that signed up.
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UTV and ATV Estimating
$399.00

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​Side-by-Side, UTV & ATV Professional Training for shop, field, carrier and independent damage appraisers. Course includes nomenclature, estimate repair techniques, matrices, parts usage and more.
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This course covers marine classifications, terminology, nomenclature, the repair process and much, much more. With exclusive matrices appraisers will be able to use resources in the field to find parts, replacement times and repair time suggestions. 

​* Depending on your level of experience, ​Average Completion Time: 8-14 hours (varies between students). Courses are available 24/7 online and can be completed at the students pace.  After the final test is passed successfully, students may still login to their account at anytime thereafter for reference material. Please not that the email address account  is only valid for the one student that signed up.
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PO Box 25
Payson, AZ 85547
CALL: 928-970-0848
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  • 30-Day “Learn It or It’s Free” Guarantee → If you don’t feel confident writing appraisals in 30 days, get your money back.
  • Job-Ready Guarantee → Complete all modules + practice files, and if you don’t feel job-ready, we’ll work with you 1-on-1 until you are.

✅ Risk Reversal Guarantee Disclosure
At AVDI, we stand behind the quality and effectiveness of our online Vehicle Damage Appraisal Training. We want every student to feel confident and supported as they learn. That’s why we offer the following guarantees:

1. 30-Day “Learn It or It’s Free” Guarantee
If you complete the course material within 30 days of enrollment and do not feel confident in your ability to perform a vehicle damage appraisal, you may request a full refund of your tuition.

Conditions:
  • You must complete all required modules and practice assignments to be eligible.
  • You must call GOAVDI at 928-970-0848 or otherwise email us at [email protected] with any request for course explanation of assistance during the learning process. We truly want you to succeed.
  • Refund requests must be submitted in writing within 30 days of purchase.

2. Job-Ready Guarantee
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Our goal is for every graduate to be “job-ready.” If, after completing all coursework and practice exercises, you do not feel prepared to begin entry-level work as a vehicle damage appraiser, we will provide additional support and mentoring at no extra cost until you are confident. Employment outcomes depend on many factors. If a student is unable to secure a position due to circumstances outside of AVDI’s control—including, but not limited to, criminal history, employer-specific physical requirements, resume or interview quality, or broader economic conditions—AVDI reserves the right to decline refund requests related to these circumstances.​
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Conditions:
  • Applies only to students who have completed 100% of the course and practice work.
  • Additional support may include one-on-one feedback, supplemental lessons, or extended mentorship access
  • 📌 Additional Disclaimer:
    • Software Ownership Disclaimer:
      Mitchell®, Audatex®, CCC ONE®, AdjustRite®, and Duncan Systems by Lippert® RV estimating, are proprietary software platforms owned and operated by their respective companies. GOAVDI.COM is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of these companies, and all trademarks, software systems, and related intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.
      Any software instruction included in our courses is for general educational purposes only and is intended to provide a basic overview of software functionality and workflow.
    • Additionally, GOAVDI.COM provides one-on-one tutoring to help users understand estimating concepts and processes; however, we do not offer accredited or official training on any specific appraisal software platforms. 
3. Limitations of Guarantee
  • Guarantees apply only to tuition paid directly to AVDI for online courses.
  • Guarantees do not cover third-party fees (e.g., equipment, software, or external certification costs).
  • Abuse of the guarantee (e.g., enrolling with no intent to complete) may result in denial of a refund.
  • If a refund request is accepted, the GOAVDI completion certification is no longer valid.

👉 Our Promise: If you do the work, we’ll stand with you until you succeed.​
Refund requests are reviewed by AVDI's administration. If your request is approved, the refund will be processed within 10–14 business days to the original form of payment.

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*This site is for educational purposes only. AVDI does not guarantee employment to any individual.  As a user of this site, you are granted a limited access to use the information for your own personal, non-commercial use only. This information is proprietary to AVDI and may not be reproduced in any manner. *The information on this site is not intended to be a substitute for legal or financial advice. Users of this site are fully responsible for any consequences resulting from their use. "Online Education for Tomorrow's Appraiser" is a trademarked slogan.

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Course Completion Disclosure Policy
By enrolling in any GOAVDI training program, you acknowledge and consent to GOAVDI verifying and disclosing your course completion status to employers who submit accurate identifying information about you (including, but not limited to, your full name and email address). This disclosure is limited to verification of course completion for legitimate employment or credentialing purposes only.
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If you wish to opt out of this disclosure, you must submit a written request via email to [email protected] prior to or during your enrollment period. Once your opt-out request has been received and confirmed, GOAVDI will not release your completion information to any employer or third party.

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