Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Rivian Estimating Database

An estimating database for Rivian R1T is currently available in Mitchell Cloud Estimating. CCC and Audatex users can produce repair plans utilizing manual entries for both labor and part information. Repairers should always consult OEM [...]

2023-12-18T11:54:12-05:00December 4th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – CCC – Locating the MOTOR GTE and RACED Guide in CCCone Web

CCCone web users can easily access and view both the MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE) and Recycled Assemblies Collision Estimating Data (RACED) Guide documents. Users will need to select "resources" from the top right corner [...]

2023-12-18T11:48:29-05:00November 20th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Mitchell- Door shell vs Outer Panel, Add for Jambs

DEG Inquiry 31868, Mitchell provides an explanation of refinish labor differences between a full door shell replacement vs outer panel (door skin) replacement, when "add for jambs" is automatically added. "The .5 difference represents painting [...]

2023-12-18T11:45:31-05:00November 13th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – CCC- Ultrasonic Leak Detection

DEG Inquiry 31845 provides feedback that using an ultrasonic leak detection device is NOT INLCUDED with glass replacement labor. More information on using ultrasonic leak detection for glass installation can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU3SmlEGZBk&ab_channel=EqualizerAutoGlassTools [...]

2023-10-16T09:39:54-04:00October 16th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – CCC- Tail Light Pocket Back Side Refinish

DEG Inquiry 31756 provides feedback regarding refinishing the back side of a tail light pocket. “Refinishing the back side of panel is not included.” Back side refinishing of a tail light pocket may be necessary [...]

2023-09-29T10:34:23-04:00October 2nd, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – CCC- Final Clean Up Prior to Vehicle Delivery

MOTOR Guide To Estimating Special Precautions >> Hazardous Materials provides the following statement: “Caution must be exercised when dealing with isocyanates, flammables, fumes, liquids, and airborne particles.” After completing repairs, it may be necessary to [...]

2023-09-15T15:35:58-04:00September 18th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Mitchell- Building & Equipment Maintenance

DEG Inquiry 31609 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding building & equipment maintenance. “Published collision repair labor allowances do not take into consideration or include facilities upkeep, or building/repair equipment maintenance.” An example of equipment maintenance [...]

2023-09-08T08:35:03-04:00September 11th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|
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