Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Roof & Bed Underside Refinish NOT INCLUDED
Solera Qapter DBRM page 145 section 4-4 Refinish Guideline states "Audatex does not include refinish labor for roof or bed underside."
Quick Tip: Refinishing Bumpers w/ ADAS
Bumpers with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) add to the refinishing concerns and considerations that professional repair facilities need to consider. Many automakers and refinish companies have specific documented procedures on what you [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Estimate Cost Breakdown
MCE Users can quickly see estimate repair cost breakdown by clicking on the down arrow next to repair cost.
California Bureau of Automotive Repair Chief to present during SCRS Open Meeting prior to CIC
Mechanicsville, VA, December 30, 2024 – The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will host an open board meeting on Tuesday, January 21, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm in the Tapestry room at the Hilton [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Roof rail refinish
Qapter users can select "PANEL, BODYSIDE QTR UPR" for either refinish or blend operation when in "Quarter and Rocker Panel" section. Labor and materials to extend paint on roof rail or nearest breakpoint is NOT [...]
Quick Tip: ADAS Systems: Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Warning is part of the collision warning system that detects vehicles approaching from the side at the rear of the vehicle while in reverse gear and alerts the driver. [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Masking Interior surfaces and Jambs
DBRM Section 5-2 FAQ: Question: When you are refinishing an exterior sheetmetal panel, is the time to mask the gap opening between the adjacent panels included in the Audatex refinish time? Answer: Yes, Audatex’s refinish time includes [...]
Quick Tip: ADAS Systems: Trailer assistance
Trailer Assistance options are great features that can help when lining up your vehicle hitch ball with a trailer coupler, or when steering a trailer. Trailer Assistance is a part of the Parking [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Capping, covering connectors and fluid lines
MOTOR has updated its Guide to Estimating (GTE) P-Pages "Estimated Work Time Does not include" list Capping, covering electrical connectors and fluid lines (all types) to prevent contamination Material/consumable product costs
Quick Tip: Manage & Measure your P&L
Every business in every industry needs an accurate P&L. From managing and measuring performance, to doing taxes to seeking our loans, the proper setup of the chart of account and Profit and [...]