Estimating Tip- All three estimating systems. Extending clear to nearest break point Clear coat application to the nearest breaking point may be a necessary operation

Estimating Tip: Mitchell- “Labor Note” Some graphics may have additional “Labor Notes” that are specific to all the components in the graphics vs an individual

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Pressing out damage bearing NOT INCLUDED DEG Inquiry 20533 response from MOTORS “The estimated work time applied to the Hub &

Estimating Tip- Prep for refinish on panels with factory applied scratch resistant clear (nano clear) DEG Inquiry 20445 response from CCC – “An on-the-spot evaluation

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- CCC Bumper Prompt Language Updates https://cccis.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/5997834936596-Bumper-Refinish-Prompt CCC has made recent updates regarding the language of the BUMPER PROMPT. A better understanding

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Refinish Labor vs Refinish Paint Supplies https://cccis.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041991692-Refinish-Labor-vs-Refinish-Paint-Supplies “Paint Labor is the work on the part of the technician. It’s their hourly rate,

All three estimating systems (Audatex, CCC, and Mitchell): Cooling fan operation test is NOT INCLUDED DEG Inquiry 20268, CCC: “After review, testing operation of the

Estimating Tip: Audatex : NOT INCLUDED body/ structural repair operations It is often beneficial to the end-user to know exactly what additional operations are included

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Air Bag System Diagnosis / Scanning operation DEG Inquiry 20271 response from MOTORS “After review of MOTOR data, the estimated work

Mitchell RMC (Refinish Material Calculator) Included and NOT Included materials can be viewed here https://www.mymitchell.com/tchs/helpfiles/RCW/1033/Content/40637.htm