Estimating Tip – Audatex / Qapter – DBRM Blend Update
Solera Qapter has made recent updates (November 2023) to its Database Reference Manual(DBRM), specifically on page 140, section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines, regarding "Blending". Access an updated version of the DBRM on the DEG website, available here. Users can view the update below: "Audatex refinish labor is based on the use of new and undamaged panels. Audatex Estimating does not provide a standard labor allowance for blended panels as this requires [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Factory Color Pack’s
Some vehicle OEM colors may require a special pigment toner to be mixed in-house or a factory color pack (pre-mixed color) to perform refinishing repairs [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – Fender Caulking
Recent Inquiry 12587 on 2014-2018 Chevy/ GMC pickup trucks that the replacement fenders do not come from the factory with seam sealer and caulk on [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – OEM EPC (Electronic Parts Catalogue) Access to Toyota / Lexus Vehicles
Toyota and Lexus have now made it easier to gain access to their OEM EPC’s allowing shops to access this information directly saving a phone [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – Shipping labels and decals attached to replacement parts
Labor times for Body and Refinish in all three estimating systems (Audatex, CCC and Mitchell) Does not include the labor to remove shipping labels and [...]
Audatex – Frame Replacement Estimate Tips
Audatex users having to perform repairs where fluid lines need to be replaced or r/I complete must consider a manual labor time for this operations. [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – 2016-2017 Honda Civic Fender
2016-2017 OEM Honda Civic fenders requiring replacement will not come supplied with “front bracket” (Part #’s Right 60213TBAA00ZZ Left 60263TBAA00ZZ) and “lower bracket” (Part #’s [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – One time use fasteners and hardware
OEM’s may require specific hardware and fasteners to be replaced every time they are removed from the vehicle for repairs. This may include Clips, Rivets, [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – Replacement parts may come pre-painted and assembled from the OEM
Some OEM replacement parts may come pre-painted and/or assembled complete with exterior trim already attached to the part. The replacement part may not match the [...]
CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – TPMS Sensors (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
When wheels need to be replaced, it is important to follow the OEM Repair procedure and protocol when dealing with valve stems and TPMS Sensors. [...]