Estimating Tip – CCC – Assigning component classification designation
CCC Users can quickly assign Mechanical (M) or Structural (S) rate classifications to the replacement parts by following these steps: 1. Right Click on the specific part in the part selection view. 2. Select the "Replace" option with the correct classification to be applied 3. Once the part is added the correct designator will automatically populate on the right side of the labor value
Estimating Tip – CCC – Prepping vehicle for sensor & camera aiming
Before aiming cameras and sensors for an ADAS system, OEM’s may require specific preparation steps. The following are not included in published labor times: Adjusting [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Color Matching & Mixing Toners
DEG Inquiry 39422 provides feedback from Mitchell stating that mixing toners from an in-shop mixing system is not included in their published refinish time considerations. [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Weld Burn Damage
Solera Qapter DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines on page 145 states:“Audatex base refinish labor does not include additional time to refinish adjacent panels that may be [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Weld Burn Damage
Solera Qapter DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines on page 145 states: “Audatex base refinish labor does not include additional time to refinish adjacent panels that may [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Section Panel Refinish Time
When sectioning a panel, the refinish time for the entire service part may automatically adjust to refinish the section portion only. If the entire panel [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Capping fluid lines and electrical connectors
DEG Inquiry 39088 shares feedback from Mitchell about masking and capping open fluid lines and electrical connectors. “Masking & Capping Electrical Connections is NOT INCLUDED” [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Expand damage view list
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Expand damage view list Solera Qapter users can click on the expand view button to see additional [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – R1234yf Labor Update
MOTOR has made updates to vehicle chapters utilizing R1234yf refrigerant. Labor time to evacuate and recharge has been updated to 1.7 from 1.4 hrs. At this [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – AC Refrigerant Capacities
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – AC Refrigerant Capacities Mitchell Cloud Estimating users can locate AC refrigerant capacities located in the “Information” tab >> “AC Refrigerant [...]