Audatex – Understanding Overlap in Audatex
“There are two methods of overlap deduction. They are: • Guide Number Order: This method will include an operation on the lowest guide number first and then not count it on any higher guide number. [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Test Fitting / Additional Alignment of Replacement Parts and Adjacent Parts
CCC/ MOTOR: GTE> Labor Time Premise “Trial-Fit of a component to verify dimensional accuracy of adjoining parts” Mitchell: CEG Guide> Labor General information > “Repair or Align Parts or adjacent to parts being replaced.” Audatex: [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Accuracy of Footnotes in Estimating Systems
Some vehicle chapters in all three information providers may list specific notes about a part being one time use or specific information from the OEM. It is important to confirm this information directly in the [...]
Mitchell – Refinish on Repaired / Unused Panels
Labor times related to repaired and/or used panels—example: Remove and install or masking of glass, outside handles or exterior trim, feather prime & block, masking for primer surfacer application—are not included in refinish time. The [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Additional Set Up NOT INCLUDED for Interior Surfaces, Edges and Jambs
Audatex DBRM section 4-4 Pages 134 and 135 TWO and THREE stage “Interior surfaces" states "Does not include additional time for setup". If refinishing interior, edges, and or undersides in a separate booth cycle, additional [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Road Testing for Diagnostic and Repairs
Road testing/test driving a vehicle for diagnostic purposes or to road test a vehicle after repairs are complete is NOT INCLUDED in all three estimating system IP’s. Road Test is only included to verify alignment [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Tinting Primer Sealer
Some paint manufactures may require a tinted primer sealer to help achieve better coverage/ transparency of the basecoat. The labor to tint the sealer is NOT INCLUDED in the included refinish time of applying sealer [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Welding Supply Consumables
Labor for welded panel installation does not include the consumable materials needed when welding. Examples of consumables for welding may include the following: -Welding Wire (Bohler Union x96, Brazing wire, Er70s-6, OEM Specific Alu wire [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Refinish Impact Bars
Estimating Tip: CCC, Audatex and Mitchell - Refinish Impact Bars Refinishing of Impact Bars/ Bumper reinforcements is a NOT included operation in all three estimating systems. Mitchell/Audatex may have a labor value available in the [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Refinish Back Sides and Undersides
Estimating Tip: CCC, Audatex and Mitchell - Refinish Back Sides and Undersides Refinishing the back side of replacement/ repaired panel in all three estimating systems is NOT INCLUDED in exterior refinish times. This may require [...]