Estimating Tip – CCC – Fastner replacement on service part
DEG Inquiry 36936 provides feedback for replacement fasteners on a service part. "MOTOR does not assign estimated work times to attaching parts, i.e. bolts, clips, clamps, etc. as these parts are typically not replaced as a standalone operation in a collision repair scenario. Replacement of some or all wheel opening molding clips would be an on-the-spot evaluation to determine an estimated work time."
Estimating Tip: CCC- Refinishing Jeep Wrangler/ Gladiator Flares
Repairers having to refinish late model Jeep Wrangler / Gladiator fender / bedside flares will need to perform masking of the textured unpainted areas. The [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Retrieving remnants of rivet/ debris
Some components may require drilling out rivets and punching the rest of the rivet which may cause the backside to fall into a cavity or [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell- Wheel R/I not included in bumper labor
Recent DEG Inquiry 18849 states “Per p-page for front and rear bumpers, removing and installing the wheel has not been factored into the R&I Bumper [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC- Nissan Database Update
Recent DEG Inquiry 18933 has hinted vehicle database will be available on 10/8/21 UM download. DEG has confirmed with CCC, additional vehicle chapters will start [...]
Estimating Tip: How to submit a great DEG Inquiry
New or existing DEG users will want to follow some of these steps to submit a DEG Inquiry: • Detailed explanation of the estimating issue [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Basecoat blender AKA “Wet Bed”
Recent DEG Inquiry 18844 for Audatex states “Audatex blending formula does not include the basecoat blender application process. If this process is needed, we suggest [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Mitchell CEG Update > “Additions to Labor” Update
Mitchell has made recent language updates to their CEG (Collision Estimating Guide). One area of updates is the Additions to Labor Time section for NOT [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Two Stage/ Three Stage Refinish
Repair planners should not rely solely on estimating system information when determining if a vehicle is a two-stage or three-stage refinish process. There are instances [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Removal of CERAMIC COATING prior to refinish
“Ceramic” or “Nano” coatings to vehicle surfaces may affect the vehicle preparation and refinish process. It is especially important for repairers to identify if this [...]