Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Radiator Supports
Mitchell estimating users will find two separate sections in Mitchell CEG relating to "Radiator Supports" Page 5 Cooling > Radiator Support R&R Is referencing "bolt on" radiator supports. Page 8 Front Inner structure- Unibody > Radiator Support R&R Is referencing welded on radiator supports attached to unibody structure.
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 [...]
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 [...]