Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Door O/H Operation

Recent DEG Inquiry 35654 provides feedback from Solera Qapter (Audatex) regarding door O/H operation(s). "REAR DOOR O/H operation, designed for removing and installing parts for repair or painting, cannot be used concurrently with PANEL RR [...]

2024-01-08T11:52:05-05:00January 2nd, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Audatex / Qapter – DBRM Blend Update

Solera Qapter has made recent updates (November 2023) to its Database Reference Manual(DBRM), specifically on page 140, section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines, regarding "Blending". Access an updated version of the DBRM on the DEG website, available [...]

2023-12-18T11:55:34-05:00December 11th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

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|
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