Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Seam sealer on replacement parts
Solera has made recent updates in the Database Reference Manual (DBRM) page 44, section 4-2, labor exclusions, “Application of seam sealer on new parts that require seam sealer.” In situations when replacement bolt-on parts require seam sealer application, labor and materials are NOT INCLUDED in efforts to replicate OEM function or appearance.
Estimating Tip – CCC- Ultrasonic Leak Detection
DEG Inquiry 31845 provides feedback that using an ultrasonic leak detection device is NOT INLCUDED with glass replacement labor. More information on using ultrasonic leak [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell- Truck Cab Labor
DEG Inquiry 31671 provides Mitchell users feedback when Truck Cab labor is not available. Scenarios without published labor times will require end users to perform [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC- Tail Light Pocket Back Side Refinish
DEG Inquiry 31756 provides feedback regarding refinishing the back side of a tail light pocket. “Refinishing the back side of panel is not included.” Back [...]
Estimating Tip – Audatex / Qapter – Information Tab
Solera Qapter users can click on the “ ! “ on the far right side within Qapter application which will display an overlay showing end [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC- Final Clean Up Prior to Vehicle Delivery
MOTOR Guide To Estimating Special Precautions >> Hazardous Materials provides the following statement: “Caution must be exercised when dealing with isocyanates, flammables, fumes, liquids, and [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell- Building & Equipment Maintenance
DEG Inquiry 31609 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding building & equipment maintenance. “Published collision repair labor allowances do not take into consideration or include facilities [...]
Estimating Tip – Audatex – Masking Textured Bumpers Multiple Times
Audatex / Qapter DBRM page 141 section 4-4 states “Masking: Audatex refinish labor provides for masking within panel boundaries (e.g., openings, blackout effect, grilles, molded [...]
Estimating Tip – Audatex – Power Sunroof Option
Audatex vehicle chapters may exclude sunroof related components and labor unless the correct vehicle options are selected. Example of adding sunroof parts and labor would [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell- Cavity Wax Labor
The Mitchell Collision Estimating Guide (CEG, P-Pages) identifies that labor and materials for Cavity Wax are both NOT INCLUDED. When selecting Cavity Wax from the [...]