Mitchell Collision Estimating Guide (CEG) replacement procedures may include “loosen and pullback carpet and/or insulation as required” as part of the welded panel replacement operation. Recent DEG Inquiry 18042 states “pull back the carpet is [...]
CCC/MOTOR GTE (P Pages) Special Precautions > Sectioning “Some sectioning operations are not subject to Overlap Operations listed in the Headnotes of varying component groups. Adjacent components factored into Overlap Operation considerations may not apply [...]
When R&I of headliner is performed, CCC/MOTOR the GTE states “Weatherstrip D&R” (Disconnect & Reconnect) is included. “Weatherstrip R&I” (Remove & Install) is NOT INCLUDED. CCC users should note the difference between the D&R vs [...]
Audatex users that have recently updated to the newer version on Qapter estimating will come across a new look and feel of the entire estimating system from Audatex. Some enhancements made from ADXE is the [...]
Some vehicles may come from the OEM with chip guard/ stone guard applied to the rocker areas under the painted areas. There may be instances where a repair may only need to refinish or blend [...]
DEG Inquiry 17915 Response from Audatex “Prime and Block operations are only included for exposed welds on exterior panels.” An Example would be replacing inner structure items or frame rail sections. Audatex users may find [...]
OEM specific safety inspections may be a required procedure, and are NOT INCLUDED in all three estimating system published labor times. Examples of “Safety Inspection” operations that cannot be verified by scanning could be: • [...]
CCC and Mitchell have confirmed that Labor to R/I wheels to gain access to bumper removal is NOT INCLUDED. Its important to always reference the specific vehicle chapter footnotes to verify if any specific operations [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 17694 discusses future MOTOR RACED guide update in fall 2021 “Fender Liner to not be included in how the assembly is serviced” “Estimated Release Date: Closed Proposed Resolution: MOTOR stated: After doing [...]
MOTOR has recently updated the Guide To Estimating (GTE) pages with new language in the Labor Time Premise. Any changes in the GTE are identified in BLUE text. “MOTOR recommends a review of the OE [...]
