Audatex users can quickly and easily select tires to be added to the repair plan. Audatex now provides users the ability search for the correct tire model and size in the database. A quick zip [...]
Repairers having to refinish late model Jeep Wrangler / Gladiator fender / bedside flares will need to perform masking of the textured unpainted areas. The labor to mask the textured areas is INCLUDED per CCC/MOTOR [...]
Some components may require drilling out rivets and punching the rest of the rivet which may cause the backside to fall into a cavity or enclosed area. Any additional labor to remove components/ trims to [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 18849 states “Per p-page for front and rear bumpers, removing and installing the wheel has not been factored into the R&I Bumper labor allowance” additionally “Raise and Supporting the vehicle is NOT [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 18933 has hinted vehicle database will be available on 10/8/21 UM download. DEG has confirmed with CCC, additional vehicle chapters will start to be available. “Select Estimate Properties on the Estimate tab [...]
New or existing DEG users will want to follow some of these steps to submit a DEG Inquiry: • Detailed explanation of the estimating issue • Any screen shots or PDF of the concern • [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 18844 for Audatex states “Audatex blending formula does not include the basecoat blender application process. If this process is needed, we suggest to add a manual entry for this labor allowance.” Conversely, [...]
Mitchell has made recent language updates to their CEG (Collision Estimating Guide). One area of updates is the Additions to Labor Time section for NOT INCLUDED operations. “Accessing Repair Information Research, retrieval, review or usage [...]
Repair planners should not rely solely on estimating system information when determining if a vehicle is a two-stage or three-stage refinish process. There are instances where the repair facility paint system being used may have [...]
