Assabet Valley Technical School Center for Continuing Education215 Fitchburg StMarlborough, MA 01752 508-485-9430 |
Auto Appraiser Training Groupc/o 4Q Snow CircleNashua, NH 03062 (603) 689-9507 |
Bay Path Reg. Voc. Tech H.S.Evening School Director57 Old Muggett Hill Rd Charlton, MA 01507 508-248-5971 / 508-987-0326 (x1715) |
Blue Hills Regional Tech800 Randolph StCanton, MA 02021 781-828-5800 |
Greater Lawrence Technical School57 River RdAndover, MA 01810 978-686-0194 |
Mass Bay Community CollegeAutomotive Division - Cora Miller270 Eliot Street Ashland, MA 01721 781-446-5311 cmiller@massbay.edu |
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational H.S.Attn: Community Education100 Hemlock Rd Wakefield, MA 01880 781-246-0810 (x1640) |
North Shore Community College1 Ferncroft RdDanvers, MA 01923 978-236-1200 |
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC)Workforce DevelopmentOne Armory Square Springfield, MA 01102-9000 413-755-4225 |
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical SchoolAdult & Continuing Education220 Sandwich Rd Bourne, MA 02532 508-759-7711 (x211) |
Allstate Insurance CompanyNorthbrook, IL 60030 (Not Open to the Public) |
Blackstone Valley Reg. Voc. Tech H.S.65 Pleasant St Upton, MA 01568(Course only offered to H.S. Students) |
GEICO InsuranceWashington, D.C. 20076(Not Open to the Public) |
Greater Lowell Technical H.S.250 Pawtucket Blvd Tyngsborough, MA 01879(Course only offered to H.S. Students) |
Liberty Mutual InsuranceHopkinton, MA 01748(Not Open to the Public) |
Progressive Casualty Insurance Co.Mayfield Village, OH 44143(Not Open to the Public) |
Travelers InsuranceWindsor, CT 06095(Not Open to the Public) |
USAA Insurance Co.San Antonio, TX 76865(Not Open to the Public) |
The Auto Damage Appraisers Licensing Board wishes to facilitate your understanding of what you are required to know on the qualifying examination.
The exam is in two (2) parts. Part I consists of one hundred (100) multiple choice, true/false, and identification questions. In the Part II portion of the examination given at a later date you will be required to write an appraisal on a damaged motor vehicle.
Areas to be covered.
Part I
Laws/Regulations
- Mass. General Law Chapter 26, Section 8G
- Massachusetts General Law Chapter 100A Section 1
- 212 CMR 2.00 revised 2/23/96 (Appraiser's Regulation)
- 540 CMR 19.00 (Inspection Sticker Removal)
- 211 CMR 123.00 (Direct Payment)
- 211 CMR 133.00 (Standards for the Repair of Damaged Motor Vehicles)
- Massachusetts Automobile Insurance Policy
The Board is unable to provide copies of this material. Should you need copies contact the State House Bookstore, Room 116, Boston, MA 02133, (617) 727-2834.
- Industry Terminology
- Components/Understanding of Parts
- Frame/Unibody
- Mechanical
- Bodywork
- Painting Procedures
Once you have completed your required education course and your application has been approved by the Division, you must schedule your written examination with Prometric. Please contact Prometric at www.prometric.com or call 800-741-9380 to schedule your written examination. The content outlines for all Prometric examinations can be obtained online.
Part II
Each candidate will be expected to write an appraisal on a damaged motor vehicle following procedures listed in your manuals.
Motors Estimating Guide
Mitchell Estimating Guide
ICAR Procedures/Tech-Cor
Estimates must be based on new OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts only with prices based on the manuals. The estimate will be based on visual damage. Paint & Materials calculations will adhere to published manuals or other forms of documentation