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

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