Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Seam sealer on replacement parts
Solera has made recent updates in the Database Reference Manual (DBRM) page 44, section 4-2, labor exclusions, “Application of seam sealer on new parts that require seam sealer.” In situations when replacement bolt-on parts require seam sealer application, labor and materials are NOT INCLUDED in efforts to replicate OEM function or appearance.
Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Guide to Estimating 2020/ 2021 Revision Update
DEG Users can now find an updated version of MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE)in a downloadable PDF document link in the “Estimate Toolbox”. All changes [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex: Second color and clear set up NOT INCLUDED
AudatexDBRM Page 152 Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines shows that second color and clear coat set up as NOT INCLUDED in published refinish times. “Second Color [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Dynamic Systems Verification Road Test
Mitchell MCE and Ultramate users have the ability to add “Dynamic Systems Verification Road Test” on the estimate as a NON included operation. Users can [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC- Seat belts and related components “mechanical” classification
In DEG Inquiry 18181 MOTOR had made updates to seat belt retractors and buckles to show an “M” (Mechanical) classification. CCC users should be aware [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC- Aim Headlights
In DEG Inquiry 18138, MOTOR provides a breakdown of “Add if Required” operation “Aim Headlamps”. “Includes use of all necessary tools and equipment in-order to [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex: Door seam sealer may not be included
Audatex users may find contradicting information regarding labor operations stated in DBRM Section 4-3 Replacement & Recycled Operations: Door Shell Replacement. Page 86 of Audatex [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Carpet/ insulation Pull Back vs Full R&I
Mitchell Collision Estimating Guide (CEG) replacement procedures may include “loosen and pullback carpet and/or insulation as required” as part of the welded panel replacement operation. [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC- Manual adjustments for section operations
CCC/MOTOR GTE (P Pages) Special Precautions > Sectioning “Some sectioning operations are not subject to Overlap Operations listed in the Headnotes of varying component groups. [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC- Door w ’strips on body r/I NOT INCLUDED.
When R&I of headliner is performed, CCC/MOTOR the GTE states “Weatherstrip D&R” (Disconnect & Reconnect) is included. “Weatherstrip R&I” (Remove & Install) is NOT INCLUDED. [...]