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 [...]

2024-12-10T12:47:45-05:00December 9th, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|

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

2024-12-10T12:50:06-05:00December 2nd, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Recommended Calibration Lines

Mitchell users can activate recommendations for suggested calibrations in their Estimate Profile under calculations >> Diagnostics and Calibration. This is not a substitute for researching OEM procedures to confirm if diagnostic scanning and or calibrations [...]

2024-11-12T11:34:31-05:00November 4th, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Carry Up Service

When decoding newer vehicle chapters in Mitchell, a pop-up box may appear indicating "Carry-up Service". Mitchell users should be aware of possible differences between the previous-year information used, compared to the actual vehicle being worked [...]

2024-10-21T10:46:58-04:00October 21st, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Seam Sealer Application for Door Skin

Per Audatex DBRM https://degweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ADXE_DBRM_Nov_2023.pdf Section 4-3 Outer Panel replacement only includes labor to seam seal on the perimeter flange to create a water tight seal. If additional labor is necessary for "OEM aesthetic appearance matching of [...]

2024-10-18T15:22:17-04:00October 14th, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|
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