Recent Updates in Solera Qapter DBRM page 44 section 4-2 labor exclusions: "Additional required operations that are taught in an OEM training environment but aren’t included in the current OEM reference material. " Repair planners [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC - Rivian Estimating Database An estimating database for Rivian R1T & R1S is currently available in CCC Estimating. Always consult OEM repair information and available documents for the most current part [...]
SCRS Estimating Tip – 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee Front Door Modifications When replacing front door(s) on a 2014-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, repairers should check the inner door shell jamb to determine if mounting holes need to [...]
DEG Inquiry 35937 establishes that labor to set up fixtures or jigs for an EV drive train table is NOT INCLUDED "After review, assembling jigs or fixtures is not included in any MOTOR estimated work [...]
Mitchell Cloud estimating users may experience VIN decoding issues on "fleet" vehicle models. Mitchell provides feedback on DEG Inquiry 35744 "Fleet vehicles do not decode in MCE. The tip would be to manually select the [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 31575 provides feedback from a Solera Qapter request for review (RFR). “Any time spent utilizing Qapter to complete an estimate is not included in Qapter provided labor allowances.”
Recent changes to CCC GTE estimate work time premise state "Reported times include one test fit of a component and normal adjustment procedures within the range of motion permitted by the fastener(s) or component to [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 35654 provides feedback from Solera Qapter (Audatex) regarding door O/H operation(s). "REAR DOOR O/H operation, designed for removing and installing parts for repair or painting, cannot be used concurrently with PANEL RR [...]
CCC/MOTOR Guides have updated "Basic Color Coat Application" Not Included operation "Flash/wait time between material applications" Flash and Cure consideration would be an "On the Spot Evaluation"
Solera Qapter has made recent updates (November 2023) to its Database Reference Manual(DBRM), specifically on page 140, section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines, regarding "Blending". Access an updated version of the DBRM on the DEG website, available [...]
