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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Refinish Brackets & Braces

Brackets and braces may require additional labor to apply corrosion protection and refinish to replicate the original appearance. Reference DEG Inquiry 38011…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Masking Interior surfaces and Jambs

Solera Qapter DBRM Section 5-2 FAQ: Question:  When you are refinishing an exterior sheetmetal panel, is the time to mask the gap…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Capping, covering connectors and fluid lines

MOTOR has updated its Guide to Estimating (GTE) P-Pages “Estimated Work Time Does not include” list Capping, covering electrical connectors and fluid…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Standard Option Fog Lights

Fog light labor automatically calculates when bumper R&R is selected. Users may notice when “add for light” labor is selected, the bumper…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Pre-Inspection Report

Qapter users can print a “Pre-Inspection Report” check list to document the vehicle condition and verify all options are selected when decoding…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE) Updates

MOTOR has updated its Guide to Estimating (GTE) . The most current version rev 11-24 GTE can be found here MOTOR Guide…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Recommended Calibration Lines

Mitchell users can activate recommendations for suggested calibrations in their Estimate Profile under calculations >> Diagnostics and Calibration. This is not a…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Masking For Seam Sealer

Recent DEG Inquiry 37700 provides feedback from MOTOR  that “when the OEM service information specifically states to use tape when seam sealing…