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 [...]
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 [...]
Solera Qapter users can expand the “About this Part” menu to view material, part number, and price. Users can also click the “clipboard” icon to quickly capture the part number.
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 [...]
DEG Inquiry 31671 provides Mitchell users feedback when Truck Cab labor is not available. Scenarios without published labor times will require end users to perform an ON THE SPOT evaluation for the necessary labor. “Comprehensive [...]
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 [...]
Solera Qapter users can click on the “ ! “ on the far right side within Qapter application which will display an overlay showing end users which parts have been selected & highlighted, substrate material [...]
MOTOR Guide To Estimating Special Precautions >> Hazardous Materials provides the following statement: “Caution must be exercised when dealing with isocyanates, flammables, fumes, liquids, and airborne particles.” After completing repairs, it may be necessary to [...]
DEG Inquiry 31609 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding building & equipment maintenance. “Published collision repair labor allowances do not take into consideration or include facilities upkeep, or building/repair equipment maintenance.” An example of equipment maintenance [...]
Audatex / Qapter DBRM page 141 section 4-4 states “Masking: Audatex refinish labor provides for masking within panel boundaries (e.g., openings, blackout effect, grilles, molded impact strips, indentations, textured/paint to match areas, etc.).” Additional Feedback [...]
