Estimating Tip: Mitchell - 2.5 Clear Cap Exclusion Included Operations Mix material Clean and tack surface Apply material Clean equipment NOTE: For NEW, UNDAMAGED PARTS, a total of no more than 2.5 hours should be [...]
Quick Reference guide of included and not included operations for Bonded glass in various repair situations. Always refer to OEM repair instructions for correct supplies required to install as per OEM documentation. Click here to [...]
Repairers may need to extend clear coat to the nearest natural breaking point / panel edge to maintain a refinish warranty on repair work. Please reference the chart of included / not included operations related [...]
It is important to note the paint settings on the estimate which can affect the labor calculations. To determine the correct paint profile, please reference the vehicle section of the estimate under “Ext. Refinish”. [...]
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, [...]
