Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – section 4-2 labor exclusion update
Recent Updates in Solera Qapter DBRM page 44 section 4-2 labor exclusions: "Additional required operations that are taught in an OEM training environment but aren’t included in the current OEM reference material. " Repair planners should always refer to OEM procedures as well as the OEM-trained technician on required steps that must be performed not detailed in OEM workshop instructions.
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Duplicate R/I and or Fitting operations
Some labor operations in all three estimating systems may included operations which are only accounted for 1 time to be done in the labor operation. [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Checking and filling Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Inquiry 17115 identified that Checking and Filling ATF is not factored into the Radiator labor time. Additional labor for Checking, Filling and Fluid cost is [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex – Tesla Model 3 HV Battery disable
Recent DEG Inquiry 16931 for Audatex has updated the Model 3 HV Battery disable labor and provided feedback about the operation. Some vehicle repairs may [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC – F-150 “Bed Set Back” no longer listed.
Recent DEG Inquiry 17032 “Estimated Release Date: Closed Proposed Resolution: MOTOR stated: After review of the procedural steps for "Set Back Box Assembly" vs "R&I [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Labor for Destructive Weld Testing
Recent updates to Mitchell MCE and ULTRAMATE program will now display “Labor for Destructive Testing as NOT INCLUDED. Mitchell users can find this operation located [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC – Trimming braces molded into bumpers.
Some replacement parts may be shipped with support bracing that would need to be trimmed away before installing on the car. Any modifications to the [...]
Estimating Tip: Access to OEM Owners Manuals FREE!
Estimating Tip: Access to OEM Owners Manuals FREE! DEG has compiled a list of links directly to review OEM Owners manuals. Owners manual information may [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Rivnut, Rivstud, Nutsert and misc Attachment Hardware.
Some replacement panels may require additional mounting hardware for attached components. The labor and hardware cost to install these misc. fasteners to the replaced panel [...]
CCC – Lowering Headliners for access
Recent DEG Inquiry 16791 addresses when an headliner "lowering" operation is included with another component labor operation time that "If the repair facility decided to [...]