Estimating Tip – CCC – Drivetrain table fixtures & jigs NOT INCLUDED
DEG Inquiry 35937 establishes that labor to set up fixtures or jigs for an EV drive train table is NOT INCLUDED "After review, assembling jigs or fixtures is not included in any MOTOR estimated work time."
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Aluminum/ Clean room set up
All three information providers have provided a response to address aluminum/ clean room set up times. CCC and Audatex have stated this is a NOT [...]
Mitchell – Additional related refinish material calculations
Auto Paint Materials Calculation: De-nib & Finesse, Finish Sand and Buff and Mask for Overspray, while coming on the estimate as a "Refinish" Labor Type, [...]
CCC – Air Conditioner Maintenance
CCC/MOTORS has confirmed on majority of vehicles utilizin CCC/MOTORS has confirmed on majority of vehicles utilizing R1234YF AC Systems that 1.4 hours Evacuate and Recharge [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – Welding Equipment Set Up/ Test Weld
Some OEM repair procedures may indicate various welding techniques in different areas of the repair for a single component. Examples may include a single or [...]
Audatex – Sandwiched Sheet Metal Layers
Audatex DBRM Guide Page 48 section 4-3 recent update specifies “Any Sheetmetal damage occurring during the separation of sandwiched panels is not included in Audatex [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Steering Column Inspection
CCC: Many vehicle manufacturers use collapsible steering columns to absorb energy sustained from a collision impact. These columns should be inspected for proper length, binding [...]
Mid-Week Estimating Tip: Disinfecting Vehicles / Work Areas
Amidst this Covid-19 Corona virus, we urge all professionals providing services to take care and caution while working in a public setting. Please follow all [...]
Audatex – Published Pre and Post scan labor time
Audatex has recently started to publish "Pre and Post Scan" labor times. The times being published are specific to vehicle make and model. Audatex has [...]
CCC, Mitchell & Audatex – Raw plastic prep/ unprimed plastic components
All three databases recognize raw plastic prep/ unprimed plastic components which may require additional labor to prep and/or to prime the plastic component prior to [...]