DEG Estimating Tips
DEG Estimating Tips
How Incorrect Option and Accessories can Impact your Audatex Estimate Labor Time
We will be discussing the impact of labor times when the user does not verify the correct option and accessories on the vehicle during the VIN decoding process. We urge anyone reviewing an Audatex estimate to verify the option portion of the report you are reviewing. The estimating databases are all intended to be used as a GUIDE ONLY - it is important to remember that the auto [...]
How Incorrect Option and Accessories can Impact your Audatex Estimate Labor Time
We will be discussing the impact of labor times when the user does not verify the correct option and accessories on the vehicle during the VIN decoding process. We urge anyone reviewing an Audatex estimate to verify the option portion of the report you are reviewing. The estimating databases are all intended to be used as a GUIDE ONLY - it is important to remember that the auto [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – A/C Leak Test
Repairs involving air conditioning systems may need a leak test after the system has been recharged. The labor needed to perform a leak test using [...]
CCC – Retroactively apply labor to supplements and estimate of record
This video will discuss how to apply labor rates on estimate/ supplement of records when updating the labor rate in CCC. If you [...]
Mitchell – How to add additional labor operations for Radiator Supports
The estimating databases are all intended to be used as a GUIDE ONLY - it is important to remember that the auto body [...]
Audatex – 2019 Update to Audatex DBRM Guide
Estimating Tip: Audatex - 2019 Update to Audatex DBRM Guide Audatex Has just updated the DBRM Guide for 2019-2020. The following updates have been made: [...]
Audatex – Additional labor for headliner replacement
DEG Inquiry 14422 clarifies headliners being replaced may require modifications to fit additional components for vehicle specific options. Labor to perform “Repair, fitting or modification [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Torqueing of fasteners
Torqueing of fasteners in the repair process is INCLUDED in published labor times. Labor to look up or the cost associated with locating the torque [...]
CCC – Refinish overlap does not apply on panels refinished in a separate operation
Refinish Overlap does not apply to a component refinished during a procedure separate from the main component. This situation is covered in the “Guide To [...]
Audatex – Additional Labor > Calibration/ Scanning Operations
Estimating Tip: Audatex - Additional Labor > Calibration/ Scanning Operations Audatex has been adding various scanning/ calibration operations to the database that may be applicable [...]
CCC, Audatex & Mitchell – Seem Sealer covering fasteners on bolt-on parts
Recent DEG Inquiries 14331, 14330 & 14329. Some vehicles may have seam sealer/protective coatings over fasteners on bolt-on parts which may require additional labor to [...]