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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – R&I Times not published for components attached with adhesive

Recent DEG Inquiry 36760 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding labor allowance for R&I is not published on components attached with adhesive in…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Bolted on Parts

Labor footnotes for various components may indicate “time is after all necessary bolt on parts are removed.” Labor procedures for a component…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Underside Bed Refinish NOT INCLUDED

When “Refinish Complete Bed Assy” is being performed, additional labor to refinish “Bed Components Underside Complete, Box Complete” is NOT INCLUDED. The…
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Estimate Tip – Qapter (Audatex) – “What’s New in Estimating” Updates

Qapter users can identify monthly updates to the Audatex / Qapter estimating database by selecting the “What’s New” tab in the top…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Pre Build / Mock up Not Included

Recent DEG Inquiry 36519 provides feedback from MOTOR regarding updates to Motor GTE Estimate Work Time Premise in fall 2024. “Prebuild/mockup of…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Transferring fender mounting brackets

Recent DEG inquiry 36465 provides response from Mitchell regarding transferring fender mounting brackets. “Please see Labor General Information: Additions to Labor Times.…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Preserving damaged glass

Recent DEG Inquiry 36425 provides feedback from MOTOR “After review, preserving damaged glass to prevent further breaking is not included with any…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Exterior Trim & Rocker Molding

Audatex / Qapter users can locate exterior rocker moldings and body side trim under the “Stripes & Moldings” Zone Selections.