How bodyshop work differs
A repair can sit for weeks across strip-down, parts, paint and reassembly. Each stage has a different constraint, and the vehicle can be waiting for any of them.
That makes a clear status more valuable than it is in general servicing, where jobs turn round in a day.
Evidence and revisions
Photographs at intake and through the repair settle questions about pre-existing damage and the scope of work.
Expect the estimate to change after strip-down. The record should show the revision history, not just the latest number.
What to check in a demo
Run a real accident repair through the demo, including a revision and a parts delay. A system that handles a straightforward service can still struggle with a three-week repair.