Recent DEG Inquiry 41986, replacing or transferring frame-mounted cage nuts and bed-mounting hardware is not included in Pick Up Box R&I / R&R labor operations. Because these fasteners mount to the frame rather than the [...]

Mitchell users may need to use the "add additional labor" function to add a "child line" to certain repair situations where R&I and Repair of a component cannot be added together.The appropriate workflow for these [...]

DEG Inquiry 41796 elaborates on modifications for replacement parts. "Please reference the following information from the labor general information section of the procedure pages under Additions to labor time: Rework Parts To fit a particular year [...]

Starting with 2027 new model year vehicles, MOTOR has updated its labor guide for Radiator Supports: mechanical component R&I/R&R is no longer included in radiator support replacement labor. CCC users must add all attached items—such [...]

Solera Qapter users can apply Multiple Rates (MR) to a single line item. For example, when replacing a quarter panel, Qapter may include a head curtain airbag under the main component classification. You can open [...]

DEG Inquiry 41711 elaborates on replacement quarter panel welded seams and adjacent panel weld zone repair & refinish. "After review, the published Quarter Panel replacement and sectioning estimated work times include grinding, filling, and smoothing the welded [...]

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 [...]