Recent DEG Inquiry 17409 states “After review, when refinishing a "Welded-On Panel" the requirement is to refinish to the nearest "Break-Point", because creating a Blend-Line at a "Non-Break Point" may result in "Refinish Deterioration". Your [...]
Repairs can easily locate wire harness repair kits available from Nissan using Nissan Tech-Mate Tools and Equipment website. Repairs can easily identify connector type using images to ensure the correct OEM part number is being [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 17326 Response from Audatex regarding parking sensor harness attached to bumpers during overhaul operation. “We do not allow time on any harness in accordance with Database Reference Manual Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions. [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 17278 response from Mitchell states "Perimeter masking is included up to 36 inches, areas requiring masking within the perimeter have not been factored into the refinish allowance." An example of masking within [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 17218 states when a user sees a footnote "Rear Compartment Trim (as necessary)" is the general description used to describe any "Trim" that directly attaches to the inside of the "Rear Body [...]
Some labor operations in all three estimating systems may included operations which are only accounted for 1 time to be done in the labor operation. If duplicate r/I or fitting operations are done, this would [...]
Inquiry 17115 identified that Checking and Filling ATF is not factored into the Radiator labor time. Additional labor for Checking, Filling and Fluid cost is NOT included and would be an on the spot evaluation. [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 16931 for Audatex has updated the Model 3 HV Battery disable labor and provided feedback about the operation. Some vehicle repairs may require multiple duplicated procedures throughout various repair stages. “We have [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 17032 “Estimated Release Date: Closed Proposed Resolution: MOTOR stated: After review of the procedural steps for "Set Back Box Assembly" vs "R&I Box Assembly" the same procedural steps are required for both [...]
Recent updates to Mitchell MCE and ULTRAMATE program will now display “Labor for Destructive Testing as NOT INCLUDED. Mitchell users can find this operation located in the “Ref Sheet>> Additional Operations>> Welding>> Destructive Weld Testing” [...]
