Estimating Tip – All Three – Drilling Holes and Modifications
Replacement panels may need to be modified by drilling or cutting out factory stamped holes.Additional labor to modify a panel is not included.Audatex DBRM , Page 43, Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions:• Labor for drilling necessary to [...]
Estimating Tip – All Three – Mask for Primer
Masking labor and material costs for primer application are an NON INCLUDED operation in all three estimating systems: Audatex, CCC and Mitchell Audatex DBRM Section 4-4 Page 139 “When the estimator enters a judgment time [...]
SCRS Announces Rivian as Newest Automaker to Join as Corporate Member
Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 13, 2023 – Rivian Automotive is the newest automobile manufacturer to join the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) as a Corporate Member. As described on the Rivian website, “coming together [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell- Section Quarter Panel Labor Time
OEM’s may have a procedure to allow for both full panel replacement and sectioning of a quarter panel. When such situations arise, Mitchell users should reference the following statement per the CEG 20 Quarter Panel [...]
