Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Carpet/ insulation Pull Back vs Full R&I Mitchell Collision Estimating Guide (CEG) replacement procedures may include “loosen and pullback carpet and/or

Estimating Tip: CCC- Manual adjustments for section operations CCC/MOTOR GTE (P Pages) Special Precautions > Sectioning  “Some sectioning operations are not subject to Overlap Operations

Estimating Tip: CCC- Door w ’strips on body r/I NOT INCLUDED When R&I of headliner is performed, CCC/MOTOR the GTE states “Weatherstrip D&R” (Disconnect &

Estimating Tip: Audatex Estimating “QAPTER” > Database Search Function Audatex users that have recently updated to the newer version on Qapter estimating will come across

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Additional preparation stone guard & textured areas Some vehicles may come from the OEM with chip guard/ stone guard

Estimating Tip: Audatex- Prime and Block – Not included for non-exposed inner structure panels In DEG Inquiry 17915 the response from Audatex states “Prime and

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- OEM required safety inspections OEM specific safety inspections may be a required procedure, and are NOT INCLUDED in all

Estimating Tip: CCC/MITCHELL: Wheel R/I not included in Bumper labor times   CCC and Mitchell have confirmed that Labor to R/I wheels to gain access

Estimating Tip: CCC / MOTOR Recycled Fenders Recent DEG Inquiry 17694 discusses future MOTOR RACED guide update in fall 2021 “Fender Liner to not be

Estimating Tip: CCC / MOTOR Language Update MOTOR has recently updated the Guide To Estimating (GTE) pages  with new language in the Labor Time Premise.