Solera Qapter DBRM page 38 shares feedback regarding Data Access Fee - "Any fees related to OEM data subscriptions and/or OEM information access are not included in part prices or labor values within Audatex Estimating."
When painting a bumper that requires extra masking for textured or unpainted sections, always check the Refinish Operation Labor Notes first. Included: This masking operation is included only once, and only if it is explicitly [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
CCCOne Web users can now “Print Preview” the CCCONE Web workfile by clicking on the “print” and selecting the document you want to view. A new popup window will appear in .pdf to save or [...]
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 [...]
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.
DEG Inquiry 40990 Provides MOTOR feedback regarding blending operations on two-tone refinish panels."The Blend calculation is determined from the full refinish time of the component based on the MOTOR GTE Pages. Additional refinish stages are not [...]
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”
