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 [...]
When cooling radiators need to be R/I or R/R during the repair process, the coolant fill may be required to perform Vacuum-Fill & Bleed operation. If this process is required, this is NOT INCLUDED and [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 11797 addresses not included considerations in door shell replacement. Door shell transferal of small grommets, clips or fasteners is not included in the Audatex provided labor values. This would require an on [...]
Estimators and technicians may notice an (S) labor classification in the estimate. The (S) is to identify “structural” components selected in the database estimate. A Structural component defined by CCC/Motor is the following. Structural: Components [...]
Caulking/Seam Sealer The labor time for welded panels includes the application of caulking/seam sealer to the joints, gaps and seams of welded panels to achieve water sealing. It does not include the use [...]
Collision repair facilities performing mechanical operations may find incomplete information in the GTE Pages about included or not included operations. Unless noted in the database part selection footnote, estimators and technicians should consider [...]
SCRS Members, Mitchell and Toyota have teamed up to create OEM Procedures and predictive estimating available within the Mitchell estimating program. From the part selection home screen (repair tab), users will need to [...]
