Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Dynamic Systems Verification Road Test

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>> [...]

2021-05-14T09:28:31-04:00May 16th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC- Seat belts and related components “mechanical” classification

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 [...]

2021-05-10T09:38:49-04:00May 10th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Audatex: Door seam sealer may not be included

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. [...]

2021-04-27T12:55:34-04:00April 26th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Carpet/ insulation Pull Back vs Full R&I

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 [...]

2021-04-15T16:26:13-04:00April 18th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC- Manual adjustments for section operations

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 [...]

2021-04-08T15:07:12-04:00April 11th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC- Door w ’strips on body r/I NOT INCLUDED.

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 [...]

2021-04-05T09:34:10-04:00April 5th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Audatex Estimating “QAPTER” > Database Search Function

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 [...]

2021-03-26T10:37:39-04:00March 28th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Additional preparation stone guard & textured areas

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 [...]

2021-03-19T09:27:33-04:00March 21st, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Audatex- Prime and Block Not included for non-exposed inner structure panels

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 [...]

2021-03-12T14:02:07-05:00March 14th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|
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