Estimating Tip: How to submit a great DEG Inquiry
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 • [...]
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 [...]
“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”