Estimating Tip – CCC ONE Web- Parts Code Table
CCC ONE Web users can quickly add multiple parts code table operations in a single sequence instead of creating a new line each time.
Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – “Blend” allowance for parts not serviced as individual components.
DEG Inquiry 23447 states: “After review of MOTOR Crash Estimating Data, estimated Refinish times are developed for the exterior panel(s) as serviced by the OEM. [...]
Estimating Tip- Audatex – Adjusting Blend Labor Value
Audatex provides customers a quick and easy process to adjust the automated blend hours. Solera has provided the following instructions to adjust the blend labor [...]
Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – Masking for Seam Sealer
DEG Inquiry 23332 states: “The repair technician’s application time for “seam sealer/caulk” may vary depending on product, dispensing/application method, and skilled technician level. According to [...]
SCRS Estimating Tip: Mitchell- VIN Scanning using device camera
Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) users can quickly enter VIN information by taking a picture of the VIN while at the vehicle. This feature can be [...]
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 [...]