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 repair or painting, cannot be used concurrently with PANEL RR DOOR OUTER (GN 0289/0290) due to system limitations causing overlap deductions." "To prevent confusion and maximize efficiency, it is recommended to choose only PANEL RR DOOR OUTER (GN 0289/0290) replacement and perform the necessary R&I [...]
CCC, Mitchell & Audatex – Detail & Polishing
Users can quickly compare included and not included operations for detail and polishing operations across all three estimating system IP's using the chart attached to [...]
Audatex – Engine and Mounts Suspending
Audatex DBRM Guide Page 157 FAQ’s Question: Why does the labor report only show minimal labor related to the engine and mounts (Combination Engine) when [...]
Mitchell – Labor Times
THE LABOR TIMES SHOWN IN THE GUIDE ARE IN HOURS AND TENTHS OF AN HOUR (6 MINUTES) AND ARE FOR REPLACEMENT WITH NEW, UNDAMAGED PARTS [...]
CCC, Audatex & Mitchell – (M) Mechanical Operations for Scanning Operations
All three Information providers, CCC, Mitchell and Audatex, acknowledge that scanning operations required during the repair process is a (M)/ Mechanical process. CCC has confirmed [...]
CCC, Audatex & Mitchell – Charging Battery / Maintain Battery Voltage
Certain repair situations may require the on board vehicle battery to be connected to a battery charger/ battery maintainer during repairs. Example of this situation [...]
Information on Tire Replacement
Repairers may find it challenging to find information regarding tire replacement documentation and when to replace all four(4) or two(2) tire’s to match the opposite [...]
Mitchell – Air Bag / SRS Component Inspection and Replacement Tables
Mitchell has published a comprehensive list of parts and inspections required after SRS/ Airbag deployment. This information is available online here: http://static.mymitchell.com/static/webhelp/ppages/abt/1033/index.htm Users will need [...]
CCC, Audatex & Mitchell – Additional Labor for ADAS Measurement
Vehicles equipped with ADAS Blind Spot Monitor systems may have a procedure in the workshop manual to measure the mounting bracket position. This procedure can [...]
All Three Estimating Systems – 2019 Chevy Silverado Database Update
All three information providers have provided feedback for the new redesigned 2019 Chevy Silverado database being released. CCC • 2019 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup: Estimated delivery [...]