CCC, Audatex & Mitchell – Charging Battery / Maintain Battery Voltage

Certain repair situations may require the on board vehicle battery to be connected to a battery charger/ battery maintainer during repairs. Example of this situation is during the scanning process. The OEM may state the [...]

2018-12-18T09:29:33-05:00December 17th, 2018|DEG Estimating Tips|

Mitchell – Air Bag / SRS Component Inspection and Replacement Tables

Mitchell has published a comprehensive list of parts and inspections required after SRS/ Airbag deployment. This information is available online here: http://static.mymitchell.com/static/webhelp/ppages/abt/1033/index.htm Users will need to click on the “Air Bag/ SRS Component Inspection & [...]

2018-12-03T10:52:16-05:00December 3rd, 2018|DEG Estimating Tips|

CCC, Audatex & Mitchell – Additional Labor for ADAS Measurement

Vehicles equipped with ADAS Blind Spot Monitor systems may have a procedure in the workshop manual to measure the mounting bracket position. This procedure can be labor intensive and require additional r/I work to access [...]

2018-11-26T10:56:18-05:00November 26th, 2018|DEG Estimating Tips|

All Three Estimating Systems – 2019 Chevy Silverado Database Update

All three information providers have provided feedback for the new redesigned 2019 Chevy Silverado database being released. CCC • 2019 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup: Estimated delivery from MOTOR to CCC is 11/30/2018. If received on this [...]

2018-11-26T11:01:11-05:00November 19th, 2018|DEG Estimating Tips|

All Three Estimating Systems – Secondary Color / E-Coat Color Duplication

Refinish labor to duplicate factory “E-coat”/Overspray appearance on non-visible back side/undersides is NOT INCLUDED. Refinish times also does not include color matching, mixing the appropriate color variant and labor to mask interior surfaces. As always, [...]

2018-11-06T10:34:00-05:00November 5th, 2018|DEG Estimating Tips|

CCC, Audatex & Mitchell – Quick Reference Chart Pre/Post Scan Included/Not Included Labor Options

The DEG has developed a quick reference chart of included/not included labor operations on repairs requiring pre/post scan,initializing and calibration. To download this chart, click here. The estimating databases are all intended to be [...]

2018-10-22T11:54:00-04:00October 22nd, 2018|DEG Estimating Tips|

CCC, Audatex & Mitchell- Quick Reference of Repair Conditions Involving Seam Sealers and Protective Coatings for Welded Panel Labor

The DEG has developed a quick reference chart of Included and not Included labor operations when working with repairs involving the following conditions. To download this chart, click here. The estimating databases are all [...]

2018-10-15T11:04:02-04:00October 15th, 2018|DEG Estimating Tips|
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