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: Honda Water shield/ Vapor barrier adhesive
Honda/ Acura repairs that require installation of a vapor barrier may need to apply “Putty-like adhesive that reattaches the plastic cover (rain protector) under the [...]
Estimating Tip- Seam Sealer for bolt on door hinges
OEM’s commonly require seam sealer application to door hinge areas. The labor to remove and/or reapply seam sealer is NOT INCLUDED on bolt-on parts. Material [...]
Estimating Tip- Steering Gear Initialization/ Re-learning NOT INCLUDED
OEM repair procedures for replacement steering gear assemblies may require programming or re-learning as per the OEM repair procedures. Additional labor for this diagnostic step, [...]
Estimating Tip- Toping off fuel tank for wheel alignment
Vehicle manufactures service procedures may require the fuel tank to be topped off prior to performing wheel alignments. When utilizing labor time from CCC, Mitchell [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex Qapter – How to Properly Add Feather Prime and Block to your estimate
With the update of Audatex estimating to Qapter, We will show you how to properly add and allocate labor units between a judgement repair time [...]
Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – Additional seam sealer on welded panels NOT INCLDUED
DEG Inquiry 23010 response from CCC/MOTOR states: “MOTOR feedback: The estimated work time includes replacing all seam sealer that was removed due to removal of [...]
Estimating Tip: DEG Database open new tab or window
Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) has partnered with Phoenix Solutions Group (PSG) to redesign and update the DEG Database and website. DEG users can click on [...]
Estimating Tip- All Three- Core Charges
Mitchell DEG Inquiry 21441 : “Processing cores/returns for credit required by OEM's has not been factored into the labor allowance.” CCC/MOTOR DEG Inquiry 17414: “Processing [...]
Estimating Tip- Audatex- Door Mirror O/H feature
Some vehicle chapters in Audatex or Qapter Estimating will include the availability of Overhaul (OH) on the Door Mirror This will allow repairers to quickly [...]