DEG Estimating Tips
DEG Estimating Tips
CCC, Audatex & Mitchell – Transferring of Studs, Brackets & Braces
Recent inquiry 14245 New replacement parts may not come supplied with the appropriate mounting studs, brackets, braces. Replacement labor for these parts are considered NOT INCLUDED unless specifically stated in the part footnote in the database. CCC: Labor Time premise NOT INCLUDED operations: -Brackets & braces transfer Mitchell: CEG P-Pages > General Estimating Information > Labor General Information > Additions to Labor Time: Transfer Time for welded, riveted or bonded [...]
CCC, Audatex & Mitchell – Transferring of Studs, Brackets & Braces
Recent inquiry 14245 New replacement parts may not come supplied with the appropriate mounting studs, brackets, braces. Replacement labor for these parts are considered NOT INCLUDED unless specifically stated in the part footnote in the database. CCC: Labor Time premise NOT INCLUDED operations: -Brackets & braces transfer Mitchell: CEG P-Pages > General Estimating Information > Labor General Information > Additions to Labor Time: Transfer Time for welded, riveted or bonded [...]
Mitchell – Automated Clear Coat Not Calculation on Estimate
Once you have deleted the clear line from an estimate, it will need to be added back manually. There is a prompt to identify it [...]
CCC – Trunk / Lift Gate Weatherstrip
Recent DEG inquiries 14234, 14151 and 14140 revealed database errors for trunk lid/ lift gate weatherstrip. Weatherstrip attached to the body of the vehicle is [...]
CCC – Van / SUV – Side & Corner Panels
“Van and SUV” have a separate set of labor inclusions and not included operations on side panel / corner panel (quarter panel) replacements vs a [...]
Audatex – Understanding Overlap in Audatex
“There are two methods of overlap deduction. They are: • Guide Number Order: This method will include an operation on the lowest guide number first [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Test Fitting / Additional Alignment of Replacement Parts and Adjacent Parts
CCC/ MOTOR: GTE> Labor Time Premise “Trial-Fit of a component to verify dimensional accuracy of adjoining parts” Mitchell: CEG Guide> Labor General information > “Repair [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Accuracy of Footnotes in Estimating Systems
Some vehicle chapters in all three information providers may list specific notes about a part being one time use or specific information from the OEM. [...]
Mitchell – Refinish on Repaired / Unused Panels
Labor times related to repaired and/or used panels—example: Remove and install or masking of glass, outside handles or exterior trim, feather prime & block, masking [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Additional Set Up NOT INCLUDED for Interior Surfaces, Edges and Jambs
Audatex DBRM section 4-4 Pages 134 and 135 TWO and THREE stage “Interior surfaces" states "Does not include additional time for setup". If refinishing interior, [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Road Testing for Diagnostic and Repairs
Road testing/test driving a vehicle for diagnostic purposes or to road test a vehicle after repairs are complete is NOT INCLUDED in all three estimating [...]