Estimating Tip – 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee Front Door Modifications
SCRS Estimating Tip – 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee Front Door Modifications When replacing front door(s) on a 2014-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, repairers should check the inner door shell jamb to determine if mounting holes need to be drilled to reattach the front seal. DEG Inquiry 35998 provides feedback from MOTOR “Estimated work times for drilling holes for the Front Seal if the holes do not come on the Door, would be [...]
CCC- Adhesive wheel opening moldings (Audi Q5)
Inquiry 16513 "Note: The Wheel Opening Molding is standard equipment on the S-Line and SQ5 model Bumper Covers. MOTOR only lists the Wheel Opening Moldings [...]
CCC and Audatex – Protecting interior during repairs
Various repair procedures may require additional protection to the interior of the vehicle to prevent welding/grinding/ sanding sparks, dust going past the repair zone. Additional [...]
Audatex – Labor consideration for additional technicians
Some procedures may require the use of more than one technician to complete. Examples include team lifting, scan tool operation while driving, large or heavy [...]
CCC – Nissan/ Infiniti Database Information Delay
DEG Inquiry 16423 "The current Nissan/Infiniti vehicle information has been delayed. MOTOR is working with Nissan Motors to secure access to the OEM data required [...]
Audatex – Non-Reusable Parts Abbreviation
Non Reusable Parts Abbreviation and Pennsylvania Abbreviation Page Update A new abbreviation for non-reusable parts per OEM of NRPOEM will soon be supported as part [...]
Mitchell – Three stage operation: Let Down Panels
Mitchell CEG page 28 Refinish Procedures> Three Stage Refinish state the following operations are INCLUDED: Apply toner to let-down panel Apply clear to let-down panel [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Disconnecting Battery/ negative terminal
Many OEM repair procedures may indicate to disconnect the battery/ negative terminal prior to performing any type of work on the vehicle. DEG Inquiry 16158 [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Spray out card/ Color Matching Considerations
Neither CCC or Mitchell have assigned labor values for Color Matching/ Spray out card operatations which are considered NOT INCLUDED operations for both. Any labor [...]
CCC – Door skin/ Door outer panel replacement repair time
When replacing a door skin, CCC/MOTORS GTE states "straightening of door frame" is NOT INCLUDED. Additionally, any repairs required to the new door skin/ outer panel after installation are [...]