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

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