When performing R&R (Remove and Replace) or R&I (Remove and Install) procedures in Solera Qapter, users can quickly include necessary "Additional Labor Operations" directly during individual part selection. To locate these options, simply scroll to [...]

Replacement parts may require solvent compatibility testing prior to refinishing to ensure your products don’t react with factory coatings. Labor and materials to test, strip, and restore the substrate to a "new" condition are NOT [...]

Use the integrated markup tools to highlight specific damage or repair areas directly on your photos. When you save these annotations, Qapter automatically preserves the original, unedited image for your records while saving the marked-up [...]

DEG Inquiry 40336 confirms published refinish times on bumpers may not include masking the backside of bumper in the radar zone. Where we have been able to identify masking of non-painted and/or textured surfaces is required, [...]

Solera Qapter users can reference information about Chipguard application in Solera DBRM page 139 section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines "The application of chipguard material to the lower portions of panels (up to 8" of protection) is automated [...]

DEG Inquiry 40223 addresses feedback from MOTOR about operations that are NOT INCLUDED when filling and bleeding cooling systems"1. According to the "Guide To Estimating: RADIATOR", "Drain, Check and Refill Fluids" and "Purge Air From System" [...]

DEG Inquiry 40215 provides Solera feedback regarding labor and materials for seam sealer found on bumper reinforcements.DatabaseReferenceManual-4-25.pdf Page 44 Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions:Application of Seam Sealer: Application of seam sealer on new parts that require seam sealer. [...]

CCC MOTOR has released the 2025 GTE Updates available here. All updated folders and topics in the Table of Contents display a star and all updates in a topic are marked in blue.

Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Riveted Liftgate Stoppers DEG Inquiry 39789 confirms that the labor time for transferring riveted brackets, braces, or specifically bumpers and stoppers from a liftgate is NOT INCLUDED in standard repair operations. [...]

CCCONE Web users can insert lines above or below an estimate line, andedit line properties using the “right click” mouse function.