Estimating Tip: How to submit a great DEG Inquiry New or existing DEG users will want to follow some of these steps to submit a

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Basecoat blender AKA “Wet Bed” Recent DEG Inquiry 18844 for Audatex states “Audatex blending formula does not include the

Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Mitchell CEG Update > “Additions to Labor” Update Mitchell has made recent language updates to their CEG (Collision Estimating Guide). One

Repair planners should not rely solely on estimating system information when determining if a vehicle is a two-stage or three-stage refinish process. There are instances

Recent DEG Inquiry 18614 clarifies Audatex DBRM page 153 section 4-4 “Interior/ Exterior Metal” “Ceramic” or “Nano” coatings to vehicle surfaces may affect the vehicle

Audatex: DBRM Clarification page 153 “Interior/Exterior Metal” Recent DEG Inquiry 18614 clarifies Audatex DBRM page 153 section 4-4 “Interior/ Exterior Metal” “Additional RFR Feedback regarding

Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Fuel Door Refinish part of quarter or bedside refinish Fuel door refinishing is included in the quarter panel or bedside refinish

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel Update Recent DEG Inquiry 18634 made updates to Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel operations. ·         The

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Sectioning operations Estimating databases may list sectioning operations for service parts.  Recent DEG inquiry 18644 states “After review of

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Additional labor not included with blend prep.   DEG Inquiry 18656 response from MOTOR states “Color Blend (Adjacent Panels), includes “initial