Estimating Tip – CCC – Additional Labor BMW Door Replacement
Recent DEG Inquiry 38423 provides feedback on replacement of BMW door shells that may require additional labor for loose fasteners & hardware. "After review, determining an estimated work time for loose fasteners/hardware would require an on-the spot evaluation." Always consult the latest OEM Repair information for torque specification and modifications that may need to be completed when replacing parts.
Estimating Tip – CCC – Masking recessed jambs and gaps
Closing the gap between two adjacent panels so that overspray does not get on the jamb, edge, underside, or interior is included in the Basic [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Transferring fender mounting bracket
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Transferring fender mounting bracket Recent DEG inquiry 36465 provides response from Mitchell regarding transferring fender mounting brackets. “Please see Labor [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Preserving damaged glass
Recent DEG Inquiry 36425 provides feedback from MOTOR “After review, preserving damaged glass to prevent further breaking is not included with any MOTOR estimated work [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Exterior Trim & Rocker Molding
Audatex / Qapter users can locate exterior rocker moldings and body side trim under the “Stripes & Moldings” Zone Selections.
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC ONE Web – Line Count Past 400
CCC One web users can complete repair plan exceeding 400 lines using CCC ONE online web version. CCC ONE users can log into www.cccone.com using [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Radiator Supports
Mitchell estimating users will find two separate sections in Mitchell CEG relating to "Radiator Supports" Page 5 Cooling > Radiator Support R&R Is referencing "bolt [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – section 4-2 labor exclusion update
Recent Updates in Solera Qapter DBRM page 44 section 4-2 labor exclusions: "Additional required operations that are taught in an OEM training environment but aren’t [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Rivian Estimating Database
Estimating Tip – CCC - Rivian Estimating Database An estimating database for Rivian R1T & R1S is currently available in CCC Estimating. Always consult OEM [...]