Estimating Tip – CCC – Rivian R1T/S Aim Distance Sensor
Recent DEG Inquiry 37206 provides clarification to the labor time established for "Aim Distance Sensor." "The estimated work time of 0.6 hours applied to the ’aim distance sensor’ operation includes, measure for and setting up targets, physical alignment of camera/sensor and putting the vehicle in position-dedicated area or alignment rack." MOTOR adds: "Setting up the targets to aim the radar sensor and moving the vehicle into dedicated area is included. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]