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CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – EV Charging / Plug-in Vehicles is NOT INCLUDED. Charging Electric Vehicles (EV) is NOT INCLUDED in any of the three Information Provider’s published labor times per CCC Inquiry 19143 , Mitchell Inquiry 19142 and Audatex Inquiry 19144. Repair facilities may need to consider any associated tasks, and costs associated with the electricity consumption.

Estimating Tip: CCC- Wireharness feedback from CCC/MOTORS “After review of the MOTOR data, the estimated work time applied to a Door includes time to disconnect and reconnect the Internal Wiring. Please note. • If the Door Shell has internal wiring standard, it is considered an included item with R&R Door Shell. This is also true for the Lift Gate/Trunk/Hatch/Tail Gate/Hood/Bumper etc. • If the component/assembly has a “Pigtail Wiring Harness” that is contained in the component/assembly and disconnects from the “Body” (Body Wiring Harness) it is included with the component/assembly labor time. • If the component/assembly has a wiring harness that extends into the Vehicle’s Body without a disconnect point (wiring is part of Body Wiring Harness), D&R from the component/assembly is included, however the balance that remains in the Body is not included. • Replacement times for Body Wiring Harness or Engine Wiring Harness are not developed by MOTOR…

  Estimating Tip: Audatex: Easily adding tires to repair plans Audatex users can quickly and easily select tires to be added to the repair plan. Audatex now provides users the ability search for the correct tire model and size in the database.  A quick zip code entry returns pricing on the tire from local suppliers. Audatex users will need to click on “MORE” tab, then click the “TIRES” icon, identify the tire location on the vehicle and follow the easy-to-use prompts.