Section 4-5 of Audatex DBRM states that application of "High Build Primer" is not included in refinish labor. If a welded replacement panel requires the use of such product and material, labor to apply "High [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 13416 provided feedback: “Set up of scaffolding/ladders is ‘Not Included’ and would be an ‘On the Spot Evaluation’.” Various type of vans, trucks or commerical vehicles may require repairs done above ground [...]
DEG has made a quick reference chart showing included and not included operations for moldings and decals for repair situations. http://degweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Quick-Reference-moldings-and-decals.xlsx OEM service information may indicate a part is Non Reusable. Additionally All three Estimating [...]
Mitchell users may find that not every part is shown when selecting a vehicle part group, and will have to go down the list of part descriptions to see if additional parts exist. Users can [...]
It is important for estimators to use the database with “estimate sequence” in mind, which is the order that the repair plan is developed: front to back or back to front. Following the sequence provided [...]
Starting this month (January 2019), Audatex will begin to support overhaul operations for some door mirrors. Mirror overhaul applies when a mirror assembly consist of many individual parts, i.e. side markers, cameras, puddle lamps, motors, [...]
Users can quickly compare included and not included operations for detail and polishing operations across all three estimating system IP's using the chart attached to the image below. The estimating databases are all intended [...]
Audatex DBRM Guide Page 157 FAQ’s Question: Why does the labor report only show minimal labor related to the engine and mounts (Combination Engine) when the engine must be suspended using a special tool? Answer: [...]
THE LABOR TIMES SHOWN IN THE GUIDE ARE IN HOURS AND TENTHS OF AN HOUR (6 MINUTES) AND ARE FOR REPLACEMENT WITH NEW, UNDAMAGED PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER ON A NEW, UNDAMAGED VEHICLE. Any [...]
All three Information providers, CCC, Mitchell and Audatex, acknowledge that scanning operations required during the repair process is a (M)/ Mechanical process. CCC has confirmed that it plans to add the (M) feature to the [...]
