Estimating Tip – CCCONE Web – Bedside Shipping Braces

DEG Inquiry 41507 shares information on replacement bedsides that may come supplied with a shipping brace requiring removal prior to installation. "Any labor required to remove a shipping brace or otherwise prepare the replacement part prior [...]

2026-07-06T11:08:05-04:00July 6th, 2026|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Seam Sealer

Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions identify the following NOT INCLUDED: Body Materials are not included in Audatex labor values. OEM aesthetic appearance matching of sealants, sound deadening or bonding materials Application of seam sealer on [...]

2026-06-29T13:20:44-04:00June 29th, 2026|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – CCCONE Web – Independent Image Window

CCC ONE Web users can now view images in a separate browser tab or window overlaying the estimate workfile screen. This feature allows you to keep photos continuously visible while writing your estimate, eliminating the [...]

2026-06-15T12:10:11-04:00June 15th, 2026|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Tesla Wheel Alignment Update

Following recent DEG Inquiries submitted for Tesla Model S,3,X,Y & Cyber Truck, Mitchell has updated multiple Tesla to chapters remove the “Two Wheel Alignment” operation. This will go into effect June 2026.   Tesla does not publish [...]

2026-07-06T11:24:13-04:00May 26th, 2026|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Deleting multiple part selections

Qapter users can select or unselect multiple line operations to delete on the estimate line screen. Check marks can be selected on the left side of the part description line.

2026-05-12T12:35:13-04:00May 11th, 2026|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Drilling holes for license plate

Drilling holes for license plate and bracket installation is NOT INCLUDED. Reference Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions of the DBRM. “Repair, fitting, or modification of new replacement parts”

2026-04-15T12:24:27-04:00April 13th, 2026|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Masking liftgate underside

Some vehicle liftgates ie. 2024 Toyota Sienna may require masking the liftgate underside maintaining the original manufacturing color. When required, Mitchell users should identify “Add For Liftgate inside, Add to Edge” or “Add for Underside” [...]

2026-04-06T17:02:53-04:00March 30th, 2026|DEG Estimating Tips|
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