DEG Estimating Tips
DEG Estimating Tips
Audatex DBRM Section 5-2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Pages 153-157 of Audatex DBRM Guide provides helpful information to commonly asked questions and provides scenarios and answers about Audatex program. An example of a question answered in the 5-2 "Question: Does Flex Additive listed in the "Included Operations" include the cost of the flex additive? Answer: Audatex includes the time in the labor. However, the estimate preparer decides what is, or is not included in the Paint Materials. For [...]
Audatex DBRM Section 5-2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Pages 153-157 of Audatex DBRM Guide provides helpful information to commonly asked questions and provides scenarios and answers about Audatex program. An example of a question answered in the 5-2 "Question: Does Flex Additive listed in the "Included Operations" include the cost of the flex additive? Answer: Audatex includes the time in the labor. However, the estimate preparer decides what is, or is not included in the Paint Materials. For [...]
Mitchell – Add to R/R with 3rd row seat option
How to add optional R/R accessory items to Mitchell replacement operations. The estimating databases are all intended to be used as a GUIDE [...]
Verifying OEM Repair Information
Recent DEG Inquiry on 2015 Lexus GX SUV revealed the importance of utilizing OEM repair information vs 3rd party "published" information without doing current dated [...]
CCC New Feature: Disassemble and Reassemble Mirror Assembly
In this video we will show you how to use the new single line "disassemble / reassemble for refinishing" feature when having to refinish a [...]
CCC – Impact to labor when replacing door shell and mirror
In this video we will show you a scenario that will require manual line consideration when replacing a door shell and a door mirror that [...]
Mitchell – Frame Assembly R/R Additional Consideration
Mitchell CEG Collision Estimating Guide > Procedure Explanations > 9 Frame> Frame Assembly R & R NOTE: Frame Assembly R&R requires planning. Proper preparation and [...]
CCC – Truck bed / Pick up box replacement requiring seam sealer application
DEG inquiry 14705 states According to the MOTOR Guide To Estimating: duplicating the "OEM Caulk/Seam Sealer" for an OEM replacement "Hood, Door, Trunk Lid, Liftgate, [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell- Masking for stone guard
CCC/MOTORS have updated the GTE pages define that masking operations needed for "stone chip guard" coating is NOT INCLUDED. Mitchell includes basic masking for "gravel [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]