Toyota and Lexus have now made it easier to gain access to their OEM EPC’s allowing shops to access this information directly saving a phone call to their local parts department trying to figure out [...]
Labor times for Body and Refinish in all three estimating systems (Audatex, CCC and Mitchell) Does not include the labor to remove shipping labels and decals which may also leave behind adhesive residue. This labor [...]
Audatex users having to perform repairs where fluid lines need to be replaced or r/I complete must consider a manual labor time for this operations. Section 4-2 of the DBRM States • Complete R&I of [...]
2016-2017 OEM Honda Civic fenders requiring replacement will not come supplied with “front bracket” (Part #’s Right 60213TBAA00ZZ Left 60263TBAA00ZZ) and “lower bracket” (Part #’s Right 60212TBAA00ZZ Left 60262TBAA00ZZ) that are originally welded and riveted [...]
OEM’s may require specific hardware and fasteners to be replaced every time they are removed from the vehicle for repairs. This may include Clips, Rivets, nuts, bolts and washers. The costs of these are not [...]
Some OEM replacement parts may come pre-painted and/or assembled complete with exterior trim already attached to the part. The replacement part may not match the vehicle color you are working on. This will require additional [...]
When wheels need to be replaced, it is important to follow the OEM Repair procedure and protocol when dealing with valve stems and TPMS Sensors. Many OEM may require the TPMS Sensor be rebuilt using [...]
OEM’s may require a seat belt inspection to be performed after a collision regardless of speed and impact severity. This operation is NOT INCLUDED, and will require on the spot evaluation for labor as well [...]
Vehicles may require a pre-wash prior to starting repairs to remove contaminants, dirt, grime, and/or debris. This process is NOT INCLUDED in the information provider’s labor times. After repairs are complete, final wash, detail and [...]
CCC/Motors: Masking the grained, textured, or non-body color portions in preparation for body color application is an included operation. This process is only included one time in the refinish labor operation. Should the process require [...]
