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 – Truck bed / Pick up box replacement requiring seam sealer application
DEG inquiry 14705 states According to the MOTOR Guide To Estimating: duplicating the "OEM Caulk/Seam Sealer" for an OEM replacement "Hood, Door, Trunk Lid, Liftgate, [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell- Masking for stone guard
CCC/MOTORS have updated the GTE pages define that masking operations needed for "stone chip guard" coating is NOT INCLUDED. Mitchell includes basic masking for "gravel [...]
How Incorrect Option and Accessories can Impact your Audatex Estimate Labor Time
We will be discussing the impact of labor times when the user does not verify the correct option and accessories on the vehicle during the [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – A/C Leak Test
Repairs involving air conditioning systems may need a leak test after the system has been recharged. The labor needed to perform a leak test using [...]
CCC – Retroactively apply labor to supplements and estimate of record
This video will discuss how to apply labor rates on estimate/ supplement of records when updating the labor rate in CCC. If you [...]
Mitchell – How to add additional labor operations for Radiator Supports
The estimating databases are all intended to be used as a GUIDE ONLY - it is important to remember that the auto body [...]
Audatex – 2019 Update to Audatex DBRM Guide
Estimating Tip: Audatex - 2019 Update to Audatex DBRM Guide Audatex Has just updated the DBRM Guide for 2019-2020. The following updates have been made: [...]
Audatex – Additional labor for headliner replacement
DEG Inquiry 14422 clarifies headliners being replaced may require modifications to fit additional components for vehicle specific options. Labor to perform “Repair, fitting or modification [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Torqueing of fasteners
Torqueing of fasteners in the repair process is INCLUDED in published labor times. Labor to look up or the cost associated with locating the torque [...]