The Audatex DBRM, Section 5-5 glossary of Audatex Terms, defines the term Combination Suspension as: “The Audatex term for raising and supporting a vehicle.” Labor to raise and support the front and or rear is [...]
Two recent DEG inquiries 18493 & 18494 identified that the labor associated with the door glass run channel(s) is NOT included in the door skin, or door outer panel replacement. “MOTOR feedback: The run channel [...]
Cleaning of spilled fluids in the repair facility and the vehicle due to accident damage is NOT INCLUDED in all three-estimating system. Mitchell Response DEG Inquiry 18351 “Thank you for your inquiry, Cleaning spilled or [...]
Not all estimating platforms handle seam sealer on welded-replaced panels the same. In Mitchell addresses their unique approach in the MITCHELL CEG “Procedure Explanations” for the specific panel you are replacing. The example below is [...]
DEG Users can now find an updated version of MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE)in a downloadable PDF document link in the “Estimate Toolbox”. All changes in the current GTE document are marked in blue text. [...]
AudatexDBRM Page 152 Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines shows that second color and clear coat set up as NOT INCLUDED in published refinish times. “Second Color Setup: Second Color Setup .4 (not two-tone) may be necessary [...]
Mitchell MCE and Ultramate users have the ability to add “Dynamic Systems Verification Road Test” on the estimate as a NON included operation. Users can find this database selection in the “Reference Sheet >> Calibrations>> [...]
In DEG Inquiry 18181 MOTOR had made updates to seat belt retractors and buckles to show an “M” (Mechanical) classification. CCC users should be aware that some SRS components with a SRS squib connector may [...]
In DEG Inquiry 18138, MOTOR provides a breakdown of “Add if Required” operation “Aim Headlamps”. “Includes use of all necessary tools and equipment in-order to aim headlamps within specifications. The estimated work time for "Headlamp [...]
Audatex users may find contradicting information regarding labor operations stated in DBRM Section 4-3 Replacement & Recycled Operations: Door Shell Replacement. Page 86 of Audatex DBRM states “Seam sealing (when required)” is an included operation. [...]
