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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Add to transfer glass workflow

Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) users should follow the correct workflow when transferring glass from the original damaged liftgate to a new replacement…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Refinishing Quarter Panels

Recent DEG Inquiry 38332 provides feedback on capturing quarter panel “exterior, lock pillar & edging” refinish operations. “The exterior surface estimated refinish…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Repaired Panel Refinish

Solera Qapter DBRM page 141 section 4-4 Refinish Guideline states Repaired Panel Refinish “When a repaired panel is being refinished, the estimator…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Adjacent Panel Damage

Recent DEG Inquiry 23296 provide feedback on “Adjacent Panel Damage” for welded panel replacement. “Mitchell labor times represent labor tasks being performed…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Camera and Sensor Aiming

Recent DEG Inquiry 38189 provide feedback on “Aim Distance Sensor” for Lexus and Toyota vehicles front millimeter wave radar (mmWave). “The estimated…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Roof & Bed Underside Refinish NOT INCLUDED

Solera Qapter DBRM page 145 section 4-4 Refinish Guideline states “Audatex does not include refinish labor for roof or bed underside.”
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Estimate Cost Breakdown

MCE users can quickly see estimate repair cost breakdown by clicking on the down arrow next to repair cost.
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Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Roof rail refinish

Qapter users can select “PANEL, BODYSIDE QTR UPR” for either refinish or blend operation when in “Quarter and Rocker Panel” section. Labor…