Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Changing Zone Selection
Solera Qapter users can quickly change the "Zone Selection" screen by using the left and right buttons on the top left corner of the parts image screen.
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: [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: Complete Bed Refinish New vs Recycled assembly.
When replacing a bed in CCC with either new or recycled bed assembly, CCC users should verify the footnotes in each category for specific exclusions [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Welded Impact Bars
Some vehicles may come manufactured from the OEM with front bumper reinforcements bolted and welded to the unibody structure. Published labor times DO NOT account [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex: Rivet Gun Set Up
OEM repair procedures may require the use of specific riveting equipment for panel attachment. OEM procedures may also specify performing a test panel for rivet [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell- Labor Times for welded panel and inner panels
Mitchell Labor General Information >> Labor Times states >> ” Times for some operations are applicable after necessary bolted, attached or related parts have been [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: Updated Guide to Estimating (GTE P Pages)
CCC/MOTORS has updated the Guide to Estimating (P Pages) ”Rev 12-21”. Users can access to most current up to date guide by visiting this link: https://help.cccis.com/webhelp/motor/gte/guide.htm [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – EV Charging / Plug-in Vehicles is NOT INCLUDED.
Charging Electric Vehicles (EV) is NOT INCLUDED in any of the three Information Provider’s published labor times per CCC Inquiry 19143 , Mitchell Inquiry 19142 [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC- Wireharness feedback from CCC/MOTORS
“After review of the MOTOR data, the estimated work time applied to a Door includes time to disconnect and reconnect the Internal Wiring. Please note. [...]