10/16/2025
Ever seen R&R or R&I on your car repair estimate and wondered what they mean? 🤔 At Valley Collision, we want you to feel confident about your estimate and the terms included.
Here’s a quick breakdown:
🔧 R&R – Remove & Replace (new part)
🔩 R&I – Remove & Install (same part reinstalled)
🚗 OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer (from the same manufacturer as your vehicle)
🛠️ PDR – Paintless Dent Repair
⚙️ O/H – Overhaul (complete repair or replacement of major component)
🚙 FEA – Front-End Alignment (adjusting angles of vehicle’s wheels)
💰 T&M – Time & Material (cost of labor and material)
•Labor Rate: hourly rate charged by repair shop
•Parts Cost: price of necessary parts
•Time Required: estimated time it will take to complete repair
At Valley Collision, we want to keep things transparent, clear, and honest! We hope your next estimate with us makes a little more sense after this explanation! Click the link in our bio for your free estimate today!