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 require seam sealer.” In situations when replacement bolt-on parts require seam sealer application, labor and materials are NOT INCLUDED in efforts to replicate OEM function or appearance.
Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – Replacement part molding/ stamping defects
Replacement parts may arrive with mold or stamping defects. DEG Inquiry 21426 states “For any parts supplier parts issues an on-the-spot evaluation would be required.” [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell- Accessing Mitchell P Pages from MCE
Mitchell MCE Users can quickly open and view component specific Mitchel CEG / P Pages from the MCE Application. The link will open in a [...]
Estimating Tip- Audatex- Additional Operations Prompt
Additional NOT INCLUDED labor operations can be quickly added from the “Additional labor Operations” prompt in Audatex. An example would be when replacing a lower [...]
Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – Guide to Estimating (P Page) Update
CCC & MOTOR have made recent updates for 11/22 to both CCC Live digital GTE as well as MOTOR GTE and RACED GTE. The update [...]
Estimating Tip – FREE Honda News and Service Information
Honda techinfo.honda.com has Body Repair News, summaries of new body and vehicle technologies, and position statements available for FREE. This is a great resource for [...]
Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – Additional considerations for parts attached with rivets
DEG Inquiry 21177 states “Additional damage due to rivet removal to body would be Not Included and would require an on-the-spot evaluation.” For more information [...]
Estimating Tip- Adhesive Curing Time NOT INCLUDED
Repair procedures that require adhesive bonding may call out for a “Cure Time” before the vehicle can proceed to the next stage of repairs. Curing [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex : AC Refrigerant Recovery & Evacuate / Recharge
Recent DEG Inquiry 21081 provides feedback regarding AC Recover & Evacuate / Recharge Process. “The A/C EVACUATE RECHRG & RCVRY (GN 0980) labor allowance remains [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell- Scaffolding/ Ladders Set up NOT INCLUDED
Recent DEG Inquiry 21028 identifies Scaffolding and Ladder usage NOT INCLUDED. “Utilizing a bench or work stand to reach the Roof area in a collision [...]