SCRS Estimating Tip- GM Wiring Pigtails & Socket Catalog

Repair businesses can easily locate OEM wiring pigtails & socket part numbers using this free website directly from GM Genuine Parts | ACDelco. https://acdelco-connectors.dstcloud.com/v2/#!/catalog For more information about SCRS, or to join as a [...]

2023-05-08T09:14:40-04:00May 8th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – Adjusting Door Glass Frameless Windows

Recent DEG Inquiry 30633 states “After review of the concern, adjustment/alignment of the Door Glass is not included with the estimated work time and would be addressed through an on-the-spot evaluation.” For more information [...]

2023-04-28T13:37:36-04:00May 1st, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Repair and Refinish to vehicle anchor points NOT INCLUDED

Structural repairs requiring rocker pinch weld clamps, truck frame or fixture anchor points may require repair and refinishing after removing the vehicle from the structural bench. The labor to repair and refinish anchor points is [...]

2023-04-24T09:15:29-04:00April 24th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Back Side Corrosion Protection/ Overspray Mist

Replacement or repaired body panels may require additional efforts to restore the corrosion protection on the panel backside by using an epoxy or 2k primer that has been tinted to replicate the OEM appearance. In [...]

2023-03-30T15:15:23-04:00April 3rd, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – “Blend” allowance for parts not serviced as individual components.

DEG Inquiry 23447 states: “After review of MOTOR Crash Estimating Data, estimated Refinish times are developed for the exterior panel(s) as serviced by the OEM. Blend allowance is calculated using 50% of the nonoverlapped, base [...]

2023-03-24T15:39:15-04:00March 27th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – Masking for Seam Sealer

DEG Inquiry 23332 states: “The repair technician’s application time for “seam sealer/caulk” may vary depending on product, dispensing/application method, and skilled technician level. According to the “Guide To Estimating: Labor Time Premise”, “Labor Time Does [...]

2023-03-10T10:37:33-05:00March 13th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

SCRS Estimating Tip: Mitchell- VIN Scanning using device camera

Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) users can quickly enter VIN information by taking a picture of the VIN while at the vehicle. This feature can be accessed while logged into MCE using a portable device with [...]

2023-03-03T10:05:47-05:00March 6th, 2023|DEG Estimating Tips|

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