Estimating Tip – CCC – Rivian R1T/S Aim Distance Sensor
Recent DEG Inquiry 37206 provides clarification to the labor time established for "Aim Distance Sensor." "The estimated work time of 0.6 hours applied to the ’aim distance sensor’ operation includes, measure for and setting up targets, physical alignment of camera/sensor and putting the vehicle in position-dedicated area or alignment rack." MOTOR adds: "Setting up the targets to aim the radar sensor and moving the vehicle into dedicated area is included. [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC and Mitchell- Refinishing roof with no break point
CCC and Mitchell has provided feedback to inquiries regarding masking operations when refinishing a roof panel without a breakpoint. Additional information about extending clear coat [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell- Lamp Aiming NOT INCLUDED operations
“Currently Mitchell does not create procedural page information for Lamp Aiming. Specific included and not-included operations are not defined.” DEG Inquiry 20081 “Variables identified in [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- FORD Impact bar modifications NOT INCLUDED
DEG Inquiry 19868 identifies feedback on not included operations for drilling holes or performing additional modifications to the replacement impact bar “Any additional modifications to [...]
Estimating Tip: All three CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Checking and Filling Transmission fluid
CCC: DEG Inquiry 20048 “Checking transmission fluid using a dipstick is included with radiator R&R/R&I. On vehicles that do not have dipsticks on automatic transmissions, [...]
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, [...]