“Ceramic” or “Nano” coatings to vehicle surfaces may affect the vehicle preparation and refinish process. It is especially important for repairers to identify if this coating has been applied before performing any repairs by asking [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 18614 clarifies Audatex DBRM page 153 section 4-4 “Interior/ Exterior Metal” “Additional RFR Feedback regarding DBRM page 153 Section "Interior/ Exterior metal" We have reviewed the DBRM section INTERIOR/EXTERIOR METAL. This section [...]
Fuel door refinishing is included in the quarter panel or bedside refinish operations. However, masking the recessed opening is NOT INCLUDED in published quarter panel or bedside refinish operations. Masking operations included with quarter panel [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 18634 made updates to Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel operations. The estimated work time applied to the Quarter Panel (Part #1073678S0B) has been updated to 23.5 hours from 18.5 hours. The estimated [...]
Estimating databases may list sectioning operations for service parts. Recent DEG inquiry 18644 states “After review of your concern, the OEM does not provide a sectioning procedure for the Rear Rail, for that reason the [...]
DEG Inquiry 18656 response from MOTOR states “Color Blend (Adjacent Panels), includes "initial wet sand or scuff" for surface preparation. Additional steps taken above that would not be included”
Audatex DBRM States that when replacing a new door shell, labor to R&I “Vapor Barrier” is included. An example where the vapor barrier may be NOT INCLUDED, is when the vapor barrier needs R&I or [...]
Dye penetrant testing to inspect for non-visible cracks or defects is a process that may need to be performed during damage diagnosis, part inspection or in-process after welding work is completed. Labor and material costs [...]
Utilization of a recycled part for a repair is decision between the vehicle owner and their chosen repair facility. When considering the costs associated with a recycled part it is important to understand the additional [...]
In DEG inquiry 18510 , MOTOR updated the labor for lowering the headliner to NOT INCLUDED with the Roof Rack R&I labor. Both labor operations are now independent of each other, allowing the repairer to [...]
