Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Supplement Reconciliation
Solera Qapter users can view a "Supplement Reconciliation" report by selecting the "Reports" tab, and using the drop-down menu on the pop up to see available documents under "Supplement Reconciliation"
Estimating Tip: Audatex: DBRM Clarification page 153 “Interior/Exterior Metal”
Recent DEG Inquiry 18614 clarifies Audatex DBRM page 153 section 4-4 “Interior/ Exterior Metal” “Additional RFR Feedback regarding DBRM page 153 Section "Interior/ Exterior metal" [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Fuel Door Refinish part of quarter or bedside refinish
Fuel door refinishing is included in the quarter panel or bedside refinish operations. However, masking the recessed opening is NOT INCLUDED in published quarter panel [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel Update
Recent DEG Inquiry 18634 made updates to Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel operations. The estimated work time applied to the Quarter Panel (Part #1073678S0B) has [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Sectioning operations
Estimating databases may list sectioning operations for service parts. Recent DEG inquiry 18644 states “After review of your concern, the OEM does not provide a [...]
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 [...]