Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Supplement Reconciliation
Solera Qapter users can view a "Supplement Reconciliation" report by selecting the "Reports" tab, and using the drop-down menu on the pop up to see available documents under "Supplement Reconciliation"
Estimating Tip: Audatex: Stellantis / FCA “Net, Form and Pierce” procedure NOT INCLUDED
DEG Inquiry 19798 Provides feedback regarding a procedure commonly found in Stellantis / FCA repair procedures: “Net, form and pierce is a manufacturing process which [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Eyelash Labor NOT INCLUDED
Labor for eyelash’s is NOT INCLUDED in all three information providers labor times. Always reference P Pages and Footnotes for the most accurate included/ NOT [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell- Interior masking for truck bed refinish (AMMENDED RESPONSE)
Inquiry 19742 provides feedback regarding NOT INCLUDED interior bed masking operation. Mitchell provides additional interior masking calculations in page 28 refinish procedure Interior masking may [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell- Interior masking for truck bed refinish
Inquiry 19742 provides feedback regarding NOT INCLUDED interior bed masking operation. Mitchell provides additional interior masking calculations in page 28 refinish procedure Interior masking may [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Rear body panel trim NOT included with quarter panel replacement
DEG Inquiry 19739 response from CCC/MOTOR states “Rear Body Trim would not be included with R&R of Quarter Panel.” For more information about SCRS, [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex: Refinish time on welded panel seam
Page 172 in Audatex DBRM Section 5-2 FAQ’s “Question: Does Audatex include time to refinish the welded areas? Answer: Audatex refinish labor provides a refinish [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Masking and protecting High Voltage Components
All three estimating systems (CCC, Mitchell and Audatex): Masking and protecting High Voltage Components. The following DEG Inquiries from all three information providers respond to [...]
Estimating Tip: OEM Electronic Parts Catalogues (EPC’s) links
DEG has compiled a free list of online available OEM Electronic Parts Catalogues. This reference tool can assist repair planners locate OEM part schematics, part [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: Check rear wheel alignment
CCC users may find some vehicle chapters under rear suspension group additional operations “Check rear alignment” for .5 DEG Inquiry 19529 response states “Check rear [...]