Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Exterior Trim & Rocker Molding
Audatex / Qapter users can locate exterior rocker moldings and body side trim under the “Stripes & Moldings” Zone Selections.
Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Additional labor not included with blend prep.
DEG Inquiry 18656 response from MOTOR states “Color Blend (Adjacent Panels), includes "initial wet sand or scuff" for surface preparation. Additional steps taken above that [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex- Vapor Barrier may be NOT INCLUDED.
Audatex DBRM States that when replacing a new door shell, labor to R&I “Vapor Barrier” is included. An example where the vapor barrier may be [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Crack Inspection using dye penetrant
Dye penetrant testing to inspect for non-visible cracks or defects is a process that may need to be performed during damage diagnosis, part inspection or [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Recycled Assembly Considerations
Utilization of a recycled part for a repair is decision between the vehicle owner and their chosen repair facility. When considering the costs associated with [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Lowering headliner to gain access
In DEG inquiry 18510 , MOTOR updated the labor for lowering the headliner to NOT INCLUDED with the Roof Rack R&I labor. Both labor operations [...]
Audatex: Combination, Frt or Rear Suspension (Raise and support) duplicate labor
The Audatex DBRM, Section 5-5 glossary of Audatex Terms, defines the term Combination Suspension as: “The Audatex term for raising and supporting a vehicle.” Labor [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Glass Run Channel Not included with Door Skin R&R
Two recent DEG inquiries 18493 & 18494 identified that the labor associated with the door glass run channel(s) is NOT included in the door skin, [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Cleaning of spilled fluids
Cleaning of spilled fluids in the repair facility and the vehicle due to accident damage is NOT INCLUDED in all three-estimating system. Mitchell Response DEG [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Seam sealer on welded panels
Not all estimating platforms handle seam sealer on welded-replaced panels the same. In Mitchell addresses their unique approach in the MITCHELL CEG “Procedure Explanations” for [...]