Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Exterior Trim & Rocker Molding
Audatex / Qapter users can locate exterior rocker moldings and body side trim under the “Stripes & Moldings” Zone Selections.
Estimating Tip: Nissan Wire Harness Repair
Repairs can easily locate wire harness repair kits available from Nissan using Nissan Tech-Mate Tools and Equipment website. Repairs can easily identify connector type using [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex –Wire harness attached to bumper covers NOT INCLUDED
Recent DEG Inquiry 17326 Response from Audatex regarding parking sensor harness attached to bumpers during overhaul operation. “We do not allow time on any harness [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Masking within refinished panel perimeter NOT INCLUDED
Recent DEG Inquiry 17278 response from Mitchell states "Perimeter masking is included up to 36 inches, areas requiring masking within the perimeter have not been [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC – Rear Body replacement “Rear Compartment Trim (as necessary)”
Recent DEG Inquiry 17218 states when a user sees a footnote "Rear Compartment Trim (as necessary)" is the general description used to describe any "Trim" [...]
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 [...]