Recent DEG Inquiry 18614 clarifies Audatex DBRM page 153 section 4-4 "Interior/ Exterior Metal" "Ceramic" or "Nano" coatings to vehicle surfaces may…

Audatex: DBRM Clarification page 153 “Interior/Exterior Metal” Recent DEG Inquiry 18614 clarifies Audatex DBRM page 153 section 4-4 “Interior/ Exterior Metal” “Additional…

Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Fuel Door Refinish part of quarter or bedside refinish Fuel door refinishing is included in the quarter panel…

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel Update Recent DEG Inquiry 18634 made updates to Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel…

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Sectioning operations Estimating databases may list sectioning operations for service parts.  Recent DEG inquiry 18644 states…

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Additional labor not included with blend prep.   DEG Inquiry 18656 response from MOTOR states “Color Blend (Adjacent…

Estimating Tip: Audatex- Vapor Barrier may be NOT INCLUDED Audatex DBRM States that when replacing a new door shell, labor to R&I…

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Crack Inspection using dye penetrant   Dye penetrant testing to inspect for non-visible cracks or defects…