Mitchell – Recycled Part Operations (ATG)
Mitchell has made changes in the way Recycled Part labor operations are developed. Mitchell has provided feedback on inquiry 16546 "In an effort to simplify overlap between the ATG (Assembly time guide) and CEG (Collision Estimating Guide), we no longer publish labor times for bolt on components or assemblies in the ATG. Operations can be selected from the CEG, and the part type changed to LKQ. CEG labor times, and [...]
Mitchell – Recycled Part Operations (ATG)
Mitchell has made changes in the way Recycled Part labor operations are developed. Mitchell has provided feedback on inquiry 16546 "In an effort to simplify overlap between the ATG (Assembly time guide) and CEG (Collision Estimating Guide), we no longer publish labor times for bolt on components or assemblies in the ATG. Operations can be selected from the CEG, and the part type changed to LKQ. CEG labor times, and [...]
CCC- Honda Civic Bumper Reinforcements
DEG Inquiry 16531 footnote on front bumper reinforcement currently states "Part cannot be reused/ reinstalled" The current footnote in CCC regarding the reinforcement is an [...]
CCC- Adhesive wheel opening moldings (Audi Q5)
Inquiry 16513 "Note: The Wheel Opening Molding is standard equipment on the S-Line and SQ5 model Bumper Covers. MOTOR only lists the Wheel Opening Moldings [...]
CCC and Audatex – Protecting interior during repairs
Various repair procedures may require additional protection to the interior of the vehicle to prevent welding/grinding/ sanding sparks, dust going past the repair zone. Additional [...]
Audatex – Labor consideration for additional technicians
Some procedures may require the use of more than one technician to complete. Examples include team lifting, scan tool operation while driving, large or heavy [...]
CCC – Nissan/ Infiniti Database Information Delay
DEG Inquiry 16423 "The current Nissan/Infiniti vehicle information has been delayed. MOTOR is working with Nissan Motors to secure access to the OEM data required [...]
Audatex – Non-Reusable Parts Abbreviation
Non Reusable Parts Abbreviation and Pennsylvania Abbreviation Page Update A new abbreviation for non-reusable parts per OEM of NRPOEM will soon be supported as part [...]
Mitchell – Three stage operation: Let Down Panels
Mitchell CEG page 28 Refinish Procedures> Three Stage Refinish state the following operations are INCLUDED: Apply toner to let-down panel Apply clear to let-down panel [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Disconnecting Battery/ negative terminal
Many OEM repair procedures may indicate to disconnect the battery/ negative terminal prior to performing any type of work on the vehicle. DEG Inquiry 16158 [...]
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 [...]