Various repair procedures may require additional protection to the interior of the vehicle to prevent welding/grinding/ sanding sparks, dust going past the repair zone. Additional consideration for labor and/or materials to protect the vehicle interior [...]
Some procedures may require the use of more than one technician to complete. Examples include team lifting, scan tool operation while driving, large or heavy parts R&I/R&R. Per DEG Inquiry 16414 Audatex states "Any additional [...]
DEG Inquiry 16423 "The current Nissan/Infiniti vehicle information has been delayed. MOTOR is working with Nissan Motors to secure access to the OEM data required to update the Nissan/Infiniti vehicles to the most current information. [...]
Non Reusable Parts Abbreviation and Pennsylvania Abbreviation Page Update A new abbreviation for non-reusable parts per OEM of NRPOEM will soon be supported as part of the vehicle data. The State of Pennsylvania (PA) Department [...]
Mitchell CEG page 28 Refinish Procedures> Three Stage Refinish state the following operations are INCLUDED: Apply toner to let-down panel Apply clear to let-down panel Repeat application to surface being refinished Please note: the process [...]
Many OEM repair procedures may indicate to disconnect the battery/ negative terminal prior to performing any type of work on the vehicle. DEG Inquiry 16158 response from MOTORS “Per the Guide to Estimating D&R of [...]
Neither CCC or Mitchell have assigned labor values for Color Matching/ Spray out card operatations which are considered NOT INCLUDED operations for both. Any labor or materials required to perform color match and or spray [...]
When replacing a door skin, CCC/MOTORS GTE states "straightening of door frame" is NOT INCLUDED. Additionally, any repairs required to the new door skin/ outer panel after installation are NOT INCLUDED. DEG Inquiry 16087 states: "• MOTOR does not assign fixed [...]
All three information providers have provided a response to address aluminum/ clean room set up times. CCC and Audatex have stated this is a NOT INCLUDED operation. Mitchell states "NO additional time is needed". CCC [...]
Auto Paint Materials Calculation: De-nib & Finesse, Finish Sand and Buff and Mask for Overspray, while coming on the estimate as a "Refinish" Labor Type, do not contribute to the materials calculation when using the [...]
