There is a great degree of connected services that help consumers interact and learn from their vehicle. Sometimes, when a connected car is brought in for repairs, the repair facility must put the vehicle into [...]
An estimating database for Rivian R1T is currently available in Mitchell Cloud Estimating. CCC and Audatex users can produce repair plans utilizing manual entries for both labor and part information. Repairers should always consult OEM [...]
Social media can be interesting and entertaining, and if you are watching this video, you probably love a goof clip, reel or video! But Mike and Danny talk about how art doesn’t always imitate reality, [...]
CCCone web users can easily access and view both the MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE) and Recycled Assemblies Collision Estimating Data (RACED) Guide documents. Users will need to select "resources" from the top right corner [...]
Many vehicle manufacturers have shop certification or recognition programs. Each has its own criteria, but oftentimes the collision repair center has had to invest in and obtain specific training and equipment requirements to ensure they [...]
DEG Inquiry 31868, Mitchell provides an explanation of refinish labor differences between a full door shell replacement vs outer panel (door skin) replacement, when "add for jambs" is automatically added. "The .5 difference represents painting [...]
If your insurance company declares your vehicle a “total loss,” it means they’ve determined the cost to fix it exceeds its actual cash value, or is damaged past the point of repair. Depending on where [...]
First impressions are a great opportunity to level-set expectations, gain details about how the damage occurred, and gather information that will help with both the repair and claims processes. This is an important first step [...]
We’ve previously discussed dispute resolution mechanisms within insurance policies that can aid a consumer instances where the insurance company and repair facility may not see eye to eye on the necessary steps or costs to [...]
Solera Qapter users can expand the “About this Part” menu to view material, part number, and price. Users can also click the “clipboard” icon to quickly capture the part number.
