DEG Estimating Tips
DEG Estimating Tips
Estimating Tip – CCCONE – Frame mounted hardware for Bed R&I / R&R
Recent DEG Inquiry 41986, replacing or transferring frame-mounted cage nuts and bed-mounting hardware is not included in Pick Up Box R&I / R&R labor operations. Because these fasteners mount to the frame rather than the bed assembly, any replacement, transfer, or cleanup must be added as a separate, manual line item.
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Adding a Child Line
Mitchell users may need to use the "add additional labor" function to add a "child line" to certain repair situations where R&I and Repair of [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Modifying replacement parts
DEG Inquiry 41796 elaborates on modifications for replacement parts. "Please reference the following information from the labor general information section of the procedure pages under Additions [...]
Estimating Tip – CCCONE Web – Radiator Supports & Mechanical Components
Starting with 2027 new model year vehicles, MOTOR has updated its labor guide for Radiator Supports: mechanical component R&I/R&R is no longer included in radiator [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Multiple Rate / Labor Breakout Feature
Solera Qapter users can apply Multiple Rates (MR) to a single line item. For example, when replacing a quarter panel, Qapter may include a head [...]
Estimating Tip – CCCONE Web – Welded Seams & Weld Zone Repair and Refinish
DEG Inquiry 41711 elaborates on replacement quarter panel welded seams and adjacent panel weld zone repair & refinish. "After review, the published Quarter Panel replacement and sectioning [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Data Access Fees
Solera Qapter DBRM page 38 shares feedback regarding Data Access Fee - "Any fees related to OEM data subscriptions and/or OEM information access are not included in part [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Masking Bumpers with texture or unpainted areas
When painting a bumper that requires extra masking for textured or unpainted sections, always check the Refinish Operation Labor Notes first. Included: This masking operation [...]
Estimating Tip – CCCONE Web – Bedside Shipping Braces
DEG Inquiry 41507 shares information on replacement bedsides that may come supplied with a shipping brace requiring removal prior to installation. "Any labor required to remove [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Seam Sealer
Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions identify the following NOT INCLUDED: Body Materials are not included in Audatex labor values. OEM aesthetic appearance matching of sealants, [...]