Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Fleet Vehicle VIN Decoding
Mitchell Cloud estimating users may experience VIN decoding issues on "fleet" vehicle models. Mitchell provides feedback on DEG Inquiry 35744 "Fleet vehicles do not decode in MCE. The tip would be to manually select the vehicle."
CCC & Mitchell – Additions to labor times
When selecting replacement component labor operations, the footnotes may indicate the labor is after an overlapping part (welded/ bolted on component) has been removed. An [...]
CCC: Full weatherstrip R/I not included in rocker replacement
Recent updates to Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions added that "Drain, Refill and/or Top off Windshield Washer Fluid" is NOT INCLUDED in published labor [...]
Audatex – Drain, Refill and/or Top off Windshield Washer Fluid
Recent updates to Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions added that "Drain, Refill and/or Top off Windshield Washer Fluid" is NOT INCLUDED in published labor [...]
CCC – Nameplate Template Fabricating NOT INCLUDED
Recent DEG INQUIRY 15563 response from MOTORS indicates during replacement of a nameplate/ emblem "After review of the concern, creating templates is not included in [...]
Audatex – Frame Rack equipment set up times
Audatex DBRM Page 44 Section 4-2 states "Setup of a vehicle on a frame machine, dedicated bench, or other measuring / straightening devices. Pulling time [...]
Mitchell- Extension of clear coat formula
Extension of Clear Coat In some applications, it may be required to extend the application of clear to the nearest panel edge or breakpoint. The [...]
CCC – Toyota Front Millimeter wave radar calibrations
CCC users may see labor times for "aiming front distance sensor" available in the vehicle database for 1.0-1.6 hrs. Recent DEG Inquiry 15393 clarified additional [...]
Audatex- Structural adhesive removal NOT INCLUDED
Audatex DBRM Guide page 43 Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions states "Removal of panel bonding adhesive material" is a NOT INCLUDED operation in panel replacement times. [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – Safety Inspections
Required Inspections after a collision are manufacture and vehicle-specific down to the type of impact the vehicle has sustained. Information on what components need to [...]