Estimating Tip: Audatex- Vapor Barrier may be NOT INCLUDED Audatex DBRM States that when replacing a new door shell, labor to R&I “Vapor Barrier” is

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Crack Inspection using dye penetrant   Dye penetrant testing to inspect for non-visible cracks or defects is a process

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Recycled Assembly Considerations Utilization of a recycled part for a repair is decision between the vehicle owner and their

In DEG inquiry 18510, MOTOR updated the labor for lowering the headliner to NOT INCLUDED with the Roof Rack R&I labor. Both labor operations are

Audatex: Combination, Frt or Rear Suspension (Raise and support) duplicate labor  The Audatex DBRM, Section 5-5 glossary of Audatex Terms, defines the term Combination Suspension

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Glass Run Channel Not included with Door Skin R&R Two recent DEG inquiries 18493 & 18494 identified that the labor associated

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Cleaning of spilled fluids Cleaning of spilled fluids in the repair facility and the vehicle due to accident damage

Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Seam sealer on welded panels Not all estimating platforms handle seam sealer on welded-replaced panels the same. In Mitchell addresses their

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Guide to Estimating 2020/ 2021 Revision Update DEG Users can now find an updated version of MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE)in

Estimating Tip: Audatex: Second color and clear set up NOT INCLUDED Audatex DBRM  Page 152 Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines shows that second color and clear