The responsibilities of an auto damage adjuster include evaluating an insurance claim and determining an appropriate settlement. You evaluate the damage done to a vehicle and determine automotive repair costs that insurance companies pay. Your responsibilities include providing an estimate of the costs of parts and labor based on standard industry prices, working with repair shops to determine a final cost for the insurance company, and preparing insurance forms recording those costs and other recommendations. If there is a disagreement with an auto shop and the repairs needed, you hire an appraiser to settle the issue. Other duties include writing contracts and deciding whether repairs are needed. You may check the vehicle’s market value before the accident and if any of the value is eligible for reimbursement. You also gather information such as photos, videos, and audio recordings of accident witnesses.