DEG Estimating Tips
DEG Estimating Tips
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 provided labor values and would be a manual consideration.” You can view this tip and others on the DEG website by clicking here! For more information about SCRS, or to join as a member, please visit www.scrs.com, call toll free 1-877-841-0660 or email us [...]
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 provided labor values and would be a manual consideration.” You can view this tip and others on the DEG website by clicking here! For more information about SCRS, or to join as a member, please visit www.scrs.com, call toll free 1-877-841-0660 or email us [...]
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 [...]
CCC, Mitchell & Audatex – Raw plastic prep/ unprimed plastic components
All three databases recognize raw plastic prep/ unprimed plastic components which may require additional labor to prep and/or to prime the plastic component prior to [...]
CCC & Mitchell – Additions to labor times
When selecting replacement component labor operations, the footnotes may indicate the labor is after an overlapping part (welded/ bolted on component) has been removed. An [...]
CCC: Full weatherstrip R/I not included in rocker replacement
Recent updates to Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions added that "Drain, Refill and/or Top off Windshield Washer Fluid" is NOT INCLUDED in published labor [...]
Audatex – Drain, Refill and/or Top off Windshield Washer Fluid
Recent updates to Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions added that "Drain, Refill and/or Top off Windshield Washer Fluid" is NOT INCLUDED in published labor [...]
CCC – Nameplate Template Fabricating NOT INCLUDED
Recent DEG INQUIRY 15563 response from MOTORS indicates during replacement of a nameplate/ emblem "After review of the concern, creating templates is not included in [...]
Audatex – Frame Rack equipment set up times
Audatex DBRM Page 44 Section 4-2 states "Setup of a vehicle on a frame machine, dedicated bench, or other measuring / straightening devices. Pulling time [...]