Estimating Tip – CCC – Quarter panel, section
CCC may identify labor to section a quarter panel. The section labor time is often different than a full panel replacement. When there is an approved section option by the OEM, utilizing the section labor would account for the additional steps needed. Included and not-included notes are addressed in the HNotes tab. Always follow state laws in identifying full panel replacement vs section labor on your final bill. If there [...]
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 [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex: Multiple Booth Cycles beyond 2.5 Clear Coat Cap
DEG Inquiry 19459 states “Per Audatex refinish guidelines clear coat application is only included once in a continuous procedure. Any additional clear coat due to [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: Sprinter / Promaster Van Side Panel Caulking Precision Masking for Refinish
DEG Inquiry 19443 states “Precision masking of the caulk line to retain the OE caulk appearance would be considered Not Included.” An example of this [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: 2016 Chevy Equinox Front Impact Bar Replacement
DEG Inquiry 19313 addresses the replacement time for a front impact bar assembly on a 2016 Chevy Equinox. The original time of 1.0 hr was [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – Touch up bolt heads
Touching up painted attachment hardware may be needed operation that is NOT INCLUDED in all three information providers published labor times. Touching up hardware would [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex: Radiator Support Refinish Masking NOT INCLUDED
Per Audatex DBRM Section 4-5 on page 160, the following information can be found in the last box in the NOT INCLUDED section that reads: [...]