“Refinish Complete Bed Assy Including Tailgate” does not include labor to refinish the underside bed assembly. A separate refinish selection needs to be added from the Mitchell database. Depending on the paint manufacturer, the underside [...]
CCC/MOTOR Masking operation can be found in the GTE (P pages) under Refinish procedures- Bagging (cover entire vehicle exterior: The following applies per the GTE: CCC- Not included masking operations: Bagging (Cover Entire Vehicle Exterior) [...]
Audatex DBRM 4-2 Labor exclusions state the following are NOT INCLUDED considerations in labor time development: • Drain, refill and/or top off engine oil. • Drain or refill fuel tank. • Drain, refill and/or top [...]
In the Mitchell CEG (Collision Estimating Guide), Mitchell has listed out additional not included operations when it comes to masking a vehicle. Located under Page 28 under “Mask Vehicle to Prevent Overspray Damage,” Mitchell has [...]
CCC Users may experience a variance in reported labor times on “recycled” parts vs new replacement parts in the database. DEG’s recent inquiry 12042 discovered that clear coat labor on edges and inside is not [...]
ASA (Automotive Service Association) maintains and updates the Quick Reference Chart of “Not-Included” Operations When Installing New Replacement Parts. Anyone can view and save this document by clicking the link here. This chart gives users [...]
It’s important to note when selecting NON OEM parts with an emblem or badge attached (i.e. Grille’s, Finish panel moldings) in the estimating system, OEM emblems and badges may not come with the NON OEM [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 11920 discovered a CCC error in the system which will require users to perform manual entry to allocate correct labor times. Radiator replacement time includes to R/I cooling fan shroud as an [...]
When performing quarter panel replacement, the labor procedure does not include allowances for necessary precautionary measures to remove undamaged urethane set glass, nor clean-up of the old adhesive on the glass. If the existing urethane set glass [...]
Air conditioning systems which have been damaged during a collision or a system that has been open and exposed, and not immediately sealed, the receiver drier or desiccant element should be replaced. During A/C r134a [...]
