DEG Estimating Tips
DEG Estimating Tips
Estimating Tip – CCCONE – Frame mounted hardware for Bed R&I / R&R
Recent DEG Inquiry 41986, replacing or transferring frame-mounted cage nuts and bed-mounting hardware is not included in Pick Up Box R&I / R&R labor operations. Because these fasteners mount to the frame rather than the bed assembly, any replacement, transfer, or cleanup must be added as a separate, manual line item.
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Seam Sealer
Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions identify the following NOT INCLUDED: Body Materials are not included in Audatex labor values. OEM aesthetic appearance matching of sealants, [...]
Estimating Tip – CCCONE Web – Independent Image Window
CCC ONE Web users can now view images in a separate browser tab or window overlaying the estimate workfile screen. This feature allows you to [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Print Preview Workfile
CCCOne Web users can now “Print Preview” the CCCONE Web workfile by clicking on the “print” and selecting the document you want to view. A [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Tesla Wheel Alignment Update
Following recent DEG Inquiries submitted for Tesla Model S,3,X,Y & Cyber Truck, Mitchell has updated multiple Tesla to chapters remove the “Two Wheel Alignment” operation. This will [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Deleting multiple part selections
Qapter users can select or unselect multiple line operations to delete on the estimate line screen. Check marks can be selected on the left side [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Blending Two-Tone
DEG Inquiry 40990 Provides MOTOR feedback regarding blending operations on two-tone refinish panels."The Blend calculation is determined from the full refinish time of the component based [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Drilling holes for license plate
Drilling holes for license plate and bracket installation is NOT INCLUDED. Reference Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions of the DBRM. “Repair, fitting, or modification [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Refn Roof Rail
CCC has introduced a specific selection for "Refn Roof Rails" to assist with vehicles where a roof rail section or refinish labor is not traditionally [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Masking liftgate underside
Some vehicle liftgates ie. 2024 Toyota Sienna may require masking the liftgate underside maintaining the original manufacturing color. When required, Mitchell users should identify “Add [...]