Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Riveted Liftgate Stoppers
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Riveted Liftgate Stoppers DEG Inquiry 39789 confirms that the labor time for transferring riveted brackets, braces, or specifically bumpers and stoppers from a liftgate is NOT INCLUDED in standard repair operations. Mitchell's feedback directs users to reference the "Additions to Labor Times: Transfer Time" section, which covers: "For welded, riveted or bonded brackets, braces or reinforcements from old part to new part."
Estimating Tip – Repair and Refinish to vehicle anchor points NOT INCLUDED
Structural repairs requiring rocker pinch weld clamps, truck frame or fixture anchor points may require repair and refinishing after removing the vehicle from the structural [...]
Estimating Tip – OEM Electronic Parts Catalogues
DEG has made recent updates to its Electronic Parts Catalogue resource page with additional manufactures links to OEM parts schematics. In addition to the OEM [...]
Estimating Tip – Back Side Corrosion Protection/ Overspray Mist
Replacement or repaired body panels may require additional efforts to restore the corrosion protection on the panel backside by using an epoxy or 2k primer [...]
Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – “Blend” allowance for parts not serviced as individual components.
DEG Inquiry 23447 states: “After review of MOTOR Crash Estimating Data, estimated Refinish times are developed for the exterior panel(s) as serviced by the OEM. [...]
Estimating Tip- Audatex – Adjusting Blend Labor Value
Audatex provides customers a quick and easy process to adjust the automated blend hours. Solera has provided the following instructions to adjust the blend labor [...]
Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – Masking for Seam Sealer
DEG Inquiry 23332 states: “The repair technician’s application time for “seam sealer/caulk” may vary depending on product, dispensing/application method, and skilled technician level. According to [...]
SCRS Estimating Tip: Mitchell- VIN Scanning using device camera
Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) users can quickly enter VIN information by taking a picture of the VIN while at the vehicle. This feature can be [...]
Estimating Tip: Honda Water shield/ Vapor barrier adhesive
Honda/ Acura repairs that require installation of a vapor barrier may need to apply “Putty-like adhesive that reattaches the plastic cover (rain protector) under the [...]