Estimating Tip – CCC – Flash & Wait Time
CCC/MOTOR Guides have updated "Basic Color Coat Application" Not Included operation "Flash/wait time between material applications" Flash and Cure consideration would be an "On the Spot Evaluation"
Mitchell – Automated Clear Coat Not Calculation on Estimate
Once you have deleted the clear line from an estimate, it will need to be added back manually. There is a prompt to identify it [...]
CCC – Trunk / Lift Gate Weatherstrip
Recent DEG inquiries 14234, 14151 and 14140 revealed database errors for trunk lid/ lift gate weatherstrip. Weatherstrip attached to the body of the vehicle is [...]
CCC – Van / SUV – Side & Corner Panels
“Van and SUV” have a separate set of labor inclusions and not included operations on side panel / corner panel (quarter panel) replacements vs a [...]
Audatex – Understanding Overlap in Audatex
“There are two methods of overlap deduction. They are: • Guide Number Order: This method will include an operation on the lowest guide number first [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Test Fitting / Additional Alignment of Replacement Parts and Adjacent Parts
CCC/ MOTOR: GTE> Labor Time Premise “Trial-Fit of a component to verify dimensional accuracy of adjoining parts” Mitchell: CEG Guide> Labor General information > “Repair [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Accuracy of Footnotes in Estimating Systems
Some vehicle chapters in all three information providers may list specific notes about a part being one time use or specific information from the OEM. [...]
Mitchell – Refinish on Repaired / Unused Panels
Labor times related to repaired and/or used panels—example: Remove and install or masking of glass, outside handles or exterior trim, feather prime & block, masking [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Additional Set Up NOT INCLUDED for Interior Surfaces, Edges and Jambs
Audatex DBRM section 4-4 Pages 134 and 135 TWO and THREE stage “Interior surfaces" states "Does not include additional time for setup". If refinishing interior, [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Road Testing for Diagnostic and Repairs
Road testing/test driving a vehicle for diagnostic purposes or to road test a vehicle after repairs are complete is NOT INCLUDED in all three estimating [...]