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 [...]

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 [...]

DEG has made recent updates to its Electronic Parts Catalogue resource page with additional manufactures links to OEM parts schematics. In addition to the OEM websites listed, we’ve included partslink24 which has become a useful [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

DEG Inquiry 23156 states: “The estimated work time applied to the door weatherstrip is to R&I/R&R the door weatherstrip with no considerations for damage to the door weatherstrip or damaged clip(s). If the clip(s) are [...]

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 [...]