Repair procedures that require adhesive bonding may call out for a “Cure Time” before the vehicle can proceed to the next stage of repairs. Curing time has NOT been factored into all three Information providers [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 21081 provides feedback regarding AC Recover & Evacuate / Recharge Process. “The A/C EVACUATE RECHRG & RCVRY (GN 0980) labor allowance remains at 1.8 hours and applies to all passenger vehicle refrigerants. [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 21028 identifies Scaffolding and Ladder usage NOT INCLUDED. “Utilizing a bench or work stand to reach the Roof area in a collision environment is accounted for in our labor allowances. Should a [...]
DEG Inquiry 20926 “Not Included operations: Changing of arm/head assembly of tool, adjustment of air pressure and piston speed is not included. Creating test panels and performing test rivets is not included” OEM repair procedures [...]
In the latest “What’s New In Estimating” Tab Damage List When displaying the full or partial damage list, an empty row is now at the bottom of the list to allow you to enter Manual [...]
DEG Inquiry 20871 provides feedback from CCC/MOTOR on wiring labor when attached to the bumper cover. “After review of MOTOR data, this statement applies to "All Vehicles" listed; if the Bumper Assembly has internal wiring [...]
Mitchell users may commonly locate "Refinish roof rail" labor operation in Mitchell estimating product. If the repair requires to blend instead of full refinish, the estimator will need to change the operation to blend. Refinishing [...]
DEG Inquiry 13451 provides feedback from CCC/MOTOR on masking the door opening when refinishing the uni-side/ aperture as NOT INCLUDED. Both the labor and the materials to mask the door openings are NOT INCLUDED. [...]
CCC – P Pages for Outer Panel R&R Replacement Does not Include : Glass & Regulator Mitchell – P Pages for Door Repair Panel R&R Not included operations: Remove and install or replace: Glass, hardware, [...]
CCC – DEG Inquiry 20794 “After review of your concern, this is not a MOTOR supported operation, The estimated work time for clearing data would need to be an On-the -Spot evaluation mutually agreed upon [...]
