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 included in Qapter provided labor allowances.”
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 [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Tinting Primer Sealer
Some paint manufactures may require a tinted primer sealer to help achieve better coverage/ transparency of the basecoat. The labor to tint the sealer is [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Welding Supply Consumables
Labor for welded panel installation does not include the consumable materials needed when welding. Examples of consumables for welding may include the following: -Welding Wire [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Refinish Impact Bars
Estimating Tip: CCC, Audatex and Mitchell - Refinish Impact Bars Refinishing of Impact Bars/ Bumper reinforcements is a NOT included operation in all three estimating [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Refinish Back Sides and Undersides
Estimating Tip: CCC, Audatex and Mitchell - Refinish Back Sides and Undersides Refinishing the back side of replacement/ repaired panel in all three estimating systems [...]
Mitchell – 2.5 Clear Cap Exclusion
Estimating Tip: Mitchell - 2.5 Clear Cap Exclusion Included Operations Mix material Clean and tack surface Apply material Clean equipment NOTE: For NEW, UNDAMAGED PARTS, [...]