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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 is NOT INCLUDED in all three-estimating system. Mitchell Response DEG Inquiry 18351 “Thank you for your inquiry, Cleaning spilled or leaked fluids caused by an impact has not been factored into the labor allowance.” CCC/MOTOR response DEG inquiry 18350 “Clean up of fluids leaked on the vehicle or the workspace caused by a collision is not included. “ Audatex response DEG Inquiry 18349 “Because each vehicle´s collision damage is unique, Audatex labor values do not include time to clean spilled or leaked fluids.”

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 unique approach in the MITCHELL CEG  “Procedure Explanations” for the specific panel you are replacing. The example below is shown for a truck bed “Side Panel R&R”. Pickup Bed, Side Panel R&R includes to remove caulking / seam sealer and replace caulking/ seam sealer to obtain water sealing properties. Pickup Bed, Side Panel R&R does NOT INCLUDE labor for “Apply caulking/seam sealer for additional sound deadening and/or to replicate original factory appearance, texture or color.” Materials are NEVER included in published labor times.