Qapter Estimating offers users to select “Set Up and Measure” as a standalone operation from its database with an ON THE SPOT evaluation determined by the repair planner.

It’s not uncommon having to perform a “Set up and Measure” AKA “Pre-Measure” during the repair planning stage to determine the current vehicle structural condition. In addition, “Set up and Measure” may have to be done multiple times for verification during the repair process. Any duplicate effort performed in the repair process would be an on-the-spot evaluation.

DEG Inquiry 12205 states “Audatex does not provide procedures or times for set-up and measure due to the wide range of measuring/straitening devices used in the automotive repair industry. This is covered in the Database Reference Manual section 4-2 Labor Exclusions. “Setup of a vehicle on a frame machine, dedicated bench, or other measuring / straightening devices. Pulling time is not included (Standard Manual Entry M31 is available)”. Therefore any operations that are included or not included in the Set-up and Measure would need to be determined by the estimate preparer and agreed upon by all involved parties.”