Estimating Tip: CCC- Seat belts and related components “mechanical” classification
In DEG Inquiry 18181 MOTOR had made updates to seat belt retractors and buckles to show an “M” (Mechanical) classification. CCC users should be aware that some SRS components with a SRS squib connector may [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC- Aim Headlights
In DEG Inquiry 18138, MOTOR provides a breakdown of “Add if Required” operation “Aim Headlamps”. “Includes use of all necessary tools and equipment in-order to aim headlamps within specifications. The estimated work time for "Headlamp [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex: Door seam sealer may not be included
Audatex users may find contradicting information regarding labor operations stated in DBRM Section 4-3 Replacement & Recycled Operations: Door Shell Replacement. Page 86 of Audatex DBRM states “Seam sealing (when required)” is an included operation. [...]
SCRS Education Committee Releases New “Kool Tools” Video
Mechanicsville, Virginia, April 20, 2021 - The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has released their newest iteration of the "Kool Tools" series, highlighting tools and unique products discovered during the 2020 SEMA360 online [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Carpet/ insulation Pull Back vs Full R&I
Mitchell Collision Estimating Guide (CEG) replacement procedures may include “loosen and pullback carpet and/or insulation as required” as part of the welded panel replacement operation. Recent DEG Inquiry 18042 states “pull back the carpet is [...]
CollisionRight Adds All Locations as SCRS Members
Mechanicsville, Virginia, April 16, 2021 - CollisionRight, a leading, regional collision repair provider located across multiple states in the Central United States, has signed up each of their locations as members of the Society [...]
