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|

Estimating Tip – Audatex – Masking Textured Bumpers Multiple Times

Audatex / Qapter DBRM page 141 section 4-4 states “Masking: Audatex refinish labor provides for masking within panel boundaries (e.g., openings, blackout effect, grilles, molded impact strips, indentations, textured/paint to match areas, etc.).” Additional Feedback [...]

2023-09-05T12:21:13-04:00September 5th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – CCC- Post Calibration Radar Power Test

Recently, Repairer Driven News highlighted discussion about post calibration radar power test. Repairs that require a specific radar power test would be NOT INCLUDED in published labor times. Always reference Included/ NOT INCLUDED operations located [...]

2023-08-04T13:00:56-04:00August 7th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

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