Estimating Tip: OEM Electronic Parts Catalogues (EPC’s) links

DEG has compiled a free list of online available OEM Electronic Parts Catalogues. This reference tool can assist repair planners locate OEM part schematics, part numbers and pricing for parts missing from the estimating database. [...]

2022-02-15T15:22:05-05:00February 21st, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: Check rear wheel alignment

CCC users may find some vehicle chapters under rear suspension group additional operations “Check rear alignment” for .5 DEG Inquiry 19529 response states “Check rear alignment includes wheelbase measurement from one side to the other [...]

2022-02-14T09:21:54-05:00February 14th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Audatex: Multiple Booth Cycles beyond 2.5 Clear Coat Cap

DEG Inquiry 19459 states “Per Audatex refinish guidelines clear coat application is only included once in a continuous procedure. Any additional clear coat due to multiple spray sessions would be an estimator judgment item. No [...]

2022-02-03T13:47:12-05:00February 7th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: Sprinter / Promaster Van Side Panel Caulking Precision Masking for Refinish

DEG Inquiry 19443 states “Precision masking of the caulk line to retain the OE caulk appearance would be considered Not Included.” An example of this repair scenario is when a repairer is not going to [...]

2022-01-28T13:13:44-05:00January 31st, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: 2016 Chevy Equinox Front Impact Bar Replacement

DEG Inquiry 19313 addresses the replacement time for a front impact bar assembly on a 2016 Chevy Equinox. The original time of 1.0 hr was only for drilling out the factory spot welds and did [...]

2022-01-24T10:11:00-05:00January 24th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – Touch up bolt heads

Touching up painted attachment hardware may be needed operation that is NOT INCLUDED in all three information providers published labor times. Touching up hardware would be an on the spot evaluation to make an undetectable [...]

2022-01-14T15:36:30-05:00January 17th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Audatex: Radiator Support Refinish Masking NOT INCLUDED

Per Audatex DBRM Section 4-5 on page 160, the following information can be found in the last box in the NOT INCLUDED section that reads: “Masking of interior surfaces/entryways, engine compartment and trunk openings. Interior [...]

2022-01-10T09:37:07-05:00January 10th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: Complete Bed Refinish New vs Recycled assembly.

When replacing a bed in CCC with either new or recycled bed assembly, CCC users should verify the footnotes in each category for specific exclusions or inclusions. In the example below, the new replacement bed [...]

2022-01-06T12:50:30-05:00January 3rd, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Welded Impact Bars

Some vehicles may come manufactured from the OEM with front bumper reinforcements bolted and welded to the unibody structure. Published labor times DO NOT account for the additional labor to repair the “adjacent” areas that [...]

2021-12-27T12:54:51-05:00December 27th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|
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