Mitchell Cloud estimating users may experience VIN decoding issues on "fleet" vehicle models. Mitchell provides feedback on DEG Inquiry 35744 "Fleet vehicles do not decode in MCE. The tip would be to manually select the [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 31575 provides feedback from a Solera Qapter request for review (RFR). “Any time spent utilizing Qapter to complete an estimate is not included in Qapter provided labor allowances.”
Recent changes to CCC GTE estimate work time premise state "Reported times include one test fit of a component and normal adjustment procedures within the range of motion permitted by the fastener(s) or component to [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 35654 provides feedback from Solera Qapter (Audatex) regarding door O/H operation(s). "REAR DOOR O/H operation, designed for removing and installing parts for repair or painting, cannot be used concurrently with PANEL RR [...]
CCC/MOTOR Guides have updated "Basic Color Coat Application" Not Included operation "Flash/wait time between material applications" Flash and Cure consideration would be an "On the Spot Evaluation"
Solera Qapter has made recent updates (November 2023) to its Database Reference Manual(DBRM), specifically on page 140, section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines, regarding "Blending". Access an updated version of the DBRM on the DEG website, available [...]
An estimating database for Rivian R1T is currently available in Mitchell Cloud Estimating. CCC and Audatex users can produce repair plans utilizing manual entries for both labor and part information. Repairers should always consult OEM [...]
CCCone web users can easily access and view both the MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE) and Recycled Assemblies Collision Estimating Data (RACED) Guide documents. Users will need to select "resources" from the top right corner [...]
DEG Inquiry 31868, Mitchell provides an explanation of refinish labor differences between a full door shell replacement vs outer panel (door skin) replacement, when "add for jambs" is automatically added. "The .5 difference represents painting [...]
Solera Qapter users can expand the “About this Part” menu to view material, part number, and price. Users can also click the “clipboard” icon to quickly capture the part number.
