Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Seam Sealer Application for Door Skin
Per Audatex DBRM https://degweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ADXE_DBRM_Nov_2023.pdf Section 4-3 Outer Panel replacement only includes labor to seam seal on the perimeter flange to create a water tight seal. If additional labor is necessary for "OEM aesthetic appearance matching of sealants, sound deadening or bonding materials " this would be NOT INCLUDED per section 4-2 Labor Exclusions on page 44-45"Replace labor does not include additional labor to repair the replaced panel and or adjacent panels [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Radiator Supports
Mitchell estimating users will find two separate sections in Mitchell CEG relating to "Radiator Supports" Page 5 Cooling > Radiator Support R&R Is referencing "bolt [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – section 4-2 labor exclusion update
Recent Updates in Solera Qapter DBRM page 44 section 4-2 labor exclusions: "Additional required operations that are taught in an OEM training environment but aren’t [...]
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee Front Door Modifications
SCRS Estimating Tip – 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee Front Door Modifications When replacing front door(s) on a 2014-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, repairers should check the inner [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Administrative Labor
Recent DEG Inquiry 31575 provides feedback from a Solera Qapter request for review (RFR). “Any time spent utilizing Qapter to complete an estimate is not [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – 2nd Fit of Panel NOT INCLUDED
Recent changes to CCC GTE estimate work time premise state "Reported times include one test fit of a component and normal adjustment procedures within the [...]
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 [...]