Estimating Tip – CCC – Rivian Estimating Database
Estimating Tip – CCC - Rivian Estimating Database An estimating database for Rivian R1T & R1S is currently available in CCC Estimating. Always consult OEM repair information and available documents for the most current part numbers, prices and procedures. All DEG inquiries on Rivian vehicles can be viewed here https://degweb.org/deg-database/?_vehicle_make=rivian. New inquiries can be initiated at www.degweb.org. www.Oem1stop.com now includes Rivian position statements
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 [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – Selecting Correct Paint Process Type
CCC, Mitchell, and Audatex may suggest a certain paint code to be a single-stage, base coat / clear coat or three-stage based on major paint [...]
Audatex E-coat (protective coating) Removal on New Replacement Parts
Replacement panels which may require e-coat (protective coatings) to be removed prior to welding, bonding, riveting process are NOT INCLUDED per Audatex DBRM Section 4-2, [...]
CCC – Filling Additional Fluids into Cooling System
Some radiators/condensers have built-in cooling systems for transmissions, power steering systems. Labor to replace these cooling units (radiators/condensers) does not include any additional labor that [...]
CCC – Included / Not Included Headliner Update
11/2019 CCC/MOTORS updated the "HEADLINER" section of the Guide to Estimating P Pages specifically calling out "Interior lower moldings/trim" being NOT INCLUDED as well as "weatherstrip r/I". [...]
CCC, Mitchell & Audatex – Emblem Adhesive Templates / Clean and Re-taping
Repairers may see scenarios where an "Adhesive Templates" option may be available to reuse existing emblems, nameplates, and badges. When this option is available, typically [...]