Workshops that work with insurers receive damage valuations in formats from platforms like GT Estimate or Audatex. Those documents contain the detail of each authorised operation, labour times and part costs. The common problem is that this information does not feed directly into the workshop management system — it has to be re-entered manually, which wastes time and creates transcription errors.
The process without import: why it is a bottleneck
- The assessor sends the valuation as a PDF or through the insurer's platform.
- Someone at the workshop has to read the document and retype every line (operation, time, amount) into the management system.
- Any transcription error — a miscopied price, an omitted operation — can create a discrepancy between what the workshop invoices and what the insurer approved.
- If the valuation is revised or the assessor modifies it, the entire process must be repeated.
- Time spent retyping valuations is time not being billed and not producing anything for the customer.
What direct import enables
With direct valuation import, the process is reversed: instead of retyping the document, you import the valuation file (in the standard GT Estimate or Audatex format) and the system automatically creates the corresponding work lines. The result is a complete estimate, ready to review and adjust if needed, without having typed anything manually.
- Time saving: what previously took 30–60 minutes becomes a process of seconds.
- Elimination of transcription errors: amounts and times are exactly what the assessor approved.
- Traceability: which valuation was imported and when is recorded, with the linked job.
- Easy revision: if the valuation changes, it can be re-imported and compared with the previous version.
How TallerOS solves this
In TallerOS (Premium plan), you can import estimates from files in standard appraisal format, automatically generating the work lines with their amounts. The imported estimate is linked to the relevant customer and vehicle, and you can review it, adjust it and send it to the customer or insurer directly from the platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is TallerOS compatible with GT Estimate and Audatex?
TallerOS supports importing files in the standard formats used by the main appraisal platforms. Contact the support team about your specific insurer's format if you have any questions.
Can I edit the lines after importing the valuation?
Yes. The imported estimate is editable: you can add, modify or delete lines before confirming it.
Is valuation import available on the Pro plan?
No. Importing insurer valuations is an exclusive feature of the Premium plan.
Can I import multiple valuations for the same vehicle?
Yes. You can create multiple estimates for the same job, for example if there is an initial and a revised valuation.
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