DEG Estimating Tips
DEG Estimating Tips
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Spray out card/ Color Matching Considerations
Neither CCC or Mitchell have assigned labor values for Color Matching/ Spray out card operatations which are considered NOT INCLUDED operations for both. Any labor or materials required to perform color match and or spray out cards, including clear coat and spray equipment set up, would be NOT INCLUDED. Audatex states on DEG Inquiry 16149 "We have reviewed your inquiry regarding spray test panel process. The spray test panel is [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Spray out card/ Color Matching Considerations
Neither CCC or Mitchell have assigned labor values for Color Matching/ Spray out card operatations which are considered NOT INCLUDED operations for both. Any labor or materials required to perform color match and or spray out cards, including clear coat and spray equipment set up, would be NOT INCLUDED. Audatex states on DEG Inquiry 16149 "We have reviewed your inquiry regarding spray test panel process. The spray test panel is [...]
CCC – Door skin/ Door outer panel replacement repair time
When replacing a door skin, CCC/MOTORS GTE states "straightening of door frame" is NOT INCLUDED. Additionally, any repairs required to the new door skin/ outer panel after installation are [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Aluminum/ Clean room set up
All three information providers have provided a response to address aluminum/ clean room set up times. CCC and Audatex have stated this is a NOT [...]
Mitchell – Additional related refinish material calculations
Auto Paint Materials Calculation: De-nib & Finesse, Finish Sand and Buff and Mask for Overspray, while coming on the estimate as a "Refinish" Labor Type, [...]
CCC – Air Conditioner Maintenance
CCC/MOTORS has confirmed on majority of vehicles utilizin CCC/MOTORS has confirmed on majority of vehicles utilizing R1234YF AC Systems that 1.4 hours Evacuate and Recharge [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – Welding Equipment Set Up/ Test Weld
Some OEM repair procedures may indicate various welding techniques in different areas of the repair for a single component. Examples may include a single or [...]
Audatex – Sandwiched Sheet Metal Layers
Audatex DBRM Guide Page 48 section 4-3 recent update specifies “Any Sheetmetal damage occurring during the separation of sandwiched panels is not included in Audatex [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Steering Column Inspection
CCC: Many vehicle manufacturers use collapsible steering columns to absorb energy sustained from a collision impact. These columns should be inspected for proper length, binding [...]
Mid-Week Estimating Tip: Disinfecting Vehicles / Work Areas
Amidst this Covid-19 Corona virus, we urge all professionals providing services to take care and caution while working in a public setting. Please follow all [...]
Audatex – Published Pre and Post scan labor time
Audatex has recently started to publish "Pre and Post Scan" labor times. The times being published are specific to vehicle make and model. Audatex has [...]