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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Mitchell Cloud Estimating & Mitchell 1 ProDemand

Mitchell 1 ProDemand is made by Mitchell 1, a division of Snap-on Incorporated. Any labor information referenced from Mitchell 1 is not from…
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Estimate Tip – CCC ONE Web – H-NOTES

CCC ONE Web users will find "H -NOTES" can be accessed at the bottom of the part selection screen next to the…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) Three-Stage Spray out & Let Down Panels

According to the Solera Qapter DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines, three-stage refinish allows for 2 spray out/let down panels;  included as part…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Masking Glass

DEG Inquiry 38709 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding glass masking operations – sometimes referred to as “roping”  when using lift tape to…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Damaged or Non-Reusable Moldings and Fasteners

DEG Inquiry 38549 provides feedback from MOTOR regarding components that may be damaged during removal, even with proper care is applied. According…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter – Changing Zone Selection

Solera Qapter users can quickly change the “Zone Selection” screen by using the left and right buttons on the top left corner…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Side Body Refinish

When repair or replacement of side body panel (Quarter panels) needing refinish, additional labor may require extending basecoat / clear coat into…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – R&I Headlights does not include Aim Lights

Recent DEG Inquiry 38543 features feedback from MOTOR that establishes “anytime the headlamp assembly is removed from the vehicle the ’Aim Headlamps’…