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 [...]
Audatex provides customers a quick and easy process to adjust the automated blend hours. Solera has provided the following instructions to adjust the blend labor value. A user can adjust the time in our Solera [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Honda/ Acura repairs that require installation of a vapor barrier may need to apply “Putty-like adhesive that reattaches the plastic cover (rain protector) under the door panel to the door.” Honda part number 08712-0003 is [...]
OEM’s commonly require seam sealer application to door hinge areas. The labor to remove and/or reapply seam sealer is NOT INCLUDED on bolt-on parts. Material costs to perform the operation are also NOT INCLUDED. Always [...]
OEM repair procedures for replacement steering gear assemblies may require programming or re-learning as per the OEM repair procedures. Additional labor for this diagnostic step, using a scan tool, is NOT INCLUDED in all three [...]
Vehicle manufactures service procedures may require the fuel tank to be topped off prior to performing wheel alignments. When utilizing labor time from CCC, Mitchell or Audatex Qapter, the labor and fuel cost to fill [...]
With the update of Audatex estimating to Qapter, We will show you how to properly add and allocate labor units between a judgement repair time and feather prime and block to refinish allocation. For [...]
