The short version
- I write the estimate in your CCC ONE or Mitchell account, so it is your shop's document under your shop's name.
- Christopher Johnson writes every file. 17 years writing estimates, in collision repair since 2008, writing hail since 2021.
- Every operation is line noted with the reason it is on the file.
- Turnaround is 24 hours from a complete set of photographs and documentation, or 24 to 72 hours at catastrophe volume.
- The first file is free. After that it is one credit per file, from $150 down to $115 with a pack.
A CCC ONE estimate written by Storm Rider Solutions sits in your account like any estimate your own writer produced. It uses your profiles and your rates, and your shop sends it to the carrier. I write hail, collision and PDR files, and the same goes for supplements and estimate audits.
How a CCC ONE estimate gets written in your account
The same steps apply if your shop writes in Mitchell.
Give me user access
Your shop sets up limited user access to its CCC ONE or Mitchell account. You decide who has access, and you can remove it at any time.
Send the file
Upload the photographs and documentation on the upload page. A complete set of photographs is what keeps the 24 hour turnaround.
I write the estimate
I write it in your account with every operation line noted. Hail, collision and PDR files are all written this way.
Your shop sends it
When it is written, the estimate is in your CCC ONE or Mitchell for your shop to review and send to the carrier. If an appraiser doesn't understand a non-standard line I wrote, I explain the reasoning to them.
What a CCC ONE estimate from Storm Rider looks like
These lines are copied from a real CCC ONE preliminary estimate I wrote for Extreme Hail & Collision on a 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. They are the kind of lines that get left off when an estimate is written fast.
| Line | Oper | Description | Qty | Price $ | Labor | Paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | RESTRAINT SYSTEMS | |||||
| Note: FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT | ||||||
| 27 | R&I | LT Head air bag | 0.6 M | |||
| 28 | R&I | RT Head air bag | 0.6 M | |||
| 29 | Repl | Air bag system diagnosis | 1 | 0.5 M | ||
| Line | Oper | Description | Qty | Price $ | Labor | Paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Repl | RT ROOF RAIL | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | |
| Note: ADJACENT PANEL REPAIR - WILL BE DAMAGED BY ROOF REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT | ||||||
| 50 | Add for Clear Coat | 0.6 | ||||
| 87 | * FOR ROOF RAIL REFINISH * | 1 | ||||
| Note: TO ENSURE PROPER ROOF RAIL REFINISH COVERAGE | ||||||
| 88 | R&I | LT R&I door assy | 1.0 | |||
| 89 | R&I | RT R&I door assy | 1.0 | |||
| Line | Oper | Description | Qty | Price $ | Labor | Paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS | |||||
| 143 | Rpr | Pre-repair scan | 1.0 M | |||
| 144 | Rpr | Post-repair scan | 1.0 M | |||
| 145 | MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS | |||||
| 146 | Subl | Hazardous Waste Removal | 1 | 8.00 | ||
| 148 | Repl | E-Coat Application | 1 | 30.00 | 1.0 | |
| 152 | Refn | Corrosion Protect/Cavity Wax Repaired Panel (Per Panel) | 0.3 | |||
| 153 | Refn | Corrosion Protect/Cavity Wax Weld on Panel | 1.0 | |||
| 154 | Repl | Self Leveling Seam Sealer (1 Kit) | 1 | 83.68 | ||
| 155 | Repl | Panel Bond Adhesive (1 Kit) | 1 | 84.86 | ||
| 156 | Repl | NVH Damping Material (1 Kit) | 1 | 84.42 | ||
| 157 | Repl | Clean and Prep for Delivery | 1 | 85.00 | 1.0 | |
| Note: NOT INCLUDED IN ANY DATABASE OPERATION | ||||||
Totals on the same estimate
| Lines on the estimate | 158 |
|---|---|
| Parts | $3,805.50 |
| PDR | $1,856.25 |
| Body labor | 71.9 hrs |
| Paint labor | 28.9 hrs |
| Mechanical labor | 3.7 hrs |
| Miscellaneous | $208.00 |
| Grand total | $17,315.57 |
Labor dollar amounts are left out because they show the shop's labor rates.
Why the estimate is written in your CCC ONE
When I write in your own CCC ONE account, the estimate belongs to your shop. It matches the profiles and rates you already use, it carries your shop's name, and it sits with the rest of your files. Nobody has to retype it into your system.
If your shop writes in Mitchell, I write in your Mitchell account the same way. If your shop has no estimating software, I write the file in Storm Rider's own CCC ONE and deliver it complete. Writing in your own account is the better option when you have one.
So far in 2026 (through the week of October 12), I have written $6,997,188 in estimates and supplements across 663 vehicles, an average of $10,554 written per vehicle.
What you can send
- Mobile Tech RX exports and other scoping exports
- Printed or handwritten hail matrices and scope sheets
- CCC ONE or Mitchell files you already have
- Photographs with nothing written yet
- A carrier estimate you believe is short, with the denial or short-pay paperwork
There is no software integration with Mobile Tech RX. Your shop exports the file, and I write the insurance estimate from the export in CCC ONE or Mitchell. More on that on the PDR estimate translation page. Mobile Tech RX is a trademark of its owner. Storm Rider Solutions is not affiliated with it.
Send files on the upload page.
Pricing for CCC ONE estimates
Estimates and supplements use credits, one credit per file. Credits never expire, there are no monthly minimums, and the price is never a percentage of the estimate.
First file Free One vehicle, no card required, no contract. Send your first file free| Option | Price | Per file | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| À la carte, 1 credit | $150 | $150 | One file at a time. | Buy 1 credit |
| 10 pack | $1,400 | $140 | Save 7%. Most shops start here. | Buy 10 pack |
| 25 pack Popular | $3,300 | $132 | Save 12%. | Buy 25 pack |
| 50 pack | $6,250 | $125 | Save 17%. | Buy 50 pack |
| 100 pack | $11,500 | $115 | Save 23%. | Buy 100 pack |
Estimate audits are $120 per file. See all pricing.
Related services
- Collision supplements: supplements for collision and hail files, written against a short carrier estimate or after teardown.
- Estimate audits: your file reviewed line by line for missed operations before you submit it.
- PDR estimate writing: insurance estimates for PDR companies.
- Remote auto estimating services: everything Storm Rider Solutions writes, in one place.
Questions shops ask about CCC ONE estimates
Can you write estimates in my shop's CCC ONE account?
Yes. Your shop gives me user access to its CCC ONE account, and I write the estimate there under your shop's name. The file belongs to your shop and uses your existing profiles and rates. You can remove my access at any time.
Do you write in Mitchell too?
Yes. If your shop writes in Mitchell, I write the estimate in your Mitchell account the same way. If your shop has no estimating software, I write the file in Storm Rider's own CCC ONE and deliver it complete.
How much does a CCC ONE estimate cost?
The first file is free: one vehicle, no card required, no contract. After that, estimates and supplements use credits, one credit per file. One credit is $150. A 10 pack is $1,400 ($140 per file), a 25 pack is $3,300 ($132 per file), a 50 pack is $6,250 ($125 per file) and a 100 pack is $11,500 ($115 per file). Credits never expire, there are no monthly minimums, and the price is never a percentage of the estimate.
How long does a CCC ONE estimate take?
24 hours from when I receive a complete set of photographs and documentation. At catastrophe volume it is 24 to 72 hours, and I tell you before you send if a week will land on the long end.
Who writes the estimate?
Christopher Johnson writes every file personally. He has 17 years writing estimates, has been in collision repair since 2008 and has written hail since 2021.
Do you send the estimate to the insurance company?
No. Your shop sends it, because it is better for the shop to be seen sending its own estimates. I don't follow up on or chase the file. When an appraiser doesn't understand a non-standard line I wrote, I explain the reasoning to them.
One vehicle, no card required, no contract. Upload the photographs and documentation and I will write the estimate in your CCC ONE or Mitchell account.