Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Door O/H Operation
Recent DEG Inquiry 35654 provides feedback from Solera Qapter (Audatex) regarding door O/H operation(s). "REAR DOOR O/H operation, designed for removing and installing parts for repair or painting, cannot be used concurrently with PANEL RR DOOR OUTER (GN 0289/0290) due to system limitations causing overlap deductions." "To prevent confusion and maximize efficiency, it is recommended to choose only PANEL RR DOOR OUTER (GN 0289/0290) replacement and perform the necessary R&I [...]
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 [...]
CCC – Refinish overlap does not apply on panels refinished in a separate operation
Refinish Overlap does not apply to a component refinished during a procedure separate from the main component. This situation is covered in the “Guide To [...]
Audatex – Additional Labor > Calibration/ Scanning Operations
Estimating Tip: Audatex - Additional Labor > Calibration/ Scanning Operations Audatex has been adding various scanning/ calibration operations to the database that may be applicable [...]
CCC, Audatex & Mitchell – Seem Sealer covering fasteners on bolt-on parts
Recent DEG Inquiries 14331, 14330 & 14329. Some vehicles may have seam sealer/protective coatings over fasteners on bolt-on parts which may require additional labor to [...]
CCC, Audatex & Mitchell – Transferring of Studs, Brackets & Braces
Recent inquiry 14245 New replacement parts may not come supplied with the appropriate mounting studs, brackets, braces. Replacement labor for these parts are considered NOT [...]