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Estimate Tip – CCC – Drivetrain table fixtures & Jigs Not Included

DEG Inquiry 35937 establishes that labor to set up fixtures or jigs for an EV drive train table is NOT INCLUDED "After…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Fleet vehicle VIN decoding

Mitchell cloud estimating users may experience VIN decoding issues on “fleet” vehicle models. Mitchell provides feedback on DEG Inquiry 35744 “Fleet vehicles…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter – Administrative Labor

Recent DEG Inquiry 31575 provides feedback from a Solera Qapter request for review (RFR). “any time spent utilizing Qapter to complete an…
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Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Labor Only Operations “Add to R&R Quarter Panel”

When replacing a quarter panel using Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE), end-users may find additional NOT INCLUDED labor operations by expanding the “Labor…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Additional Install / Fit of panel is NOT INCLUDED

Recent changes to CCC GTE estimate work time premise state “Reported times include one test fit of a component and normal adjustment procedures within…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Door O/H operation

Recent DEG Inquiry 35654 provides feedback from Solera Qapter (Audatex) regarding door O/H operation(s). “REAR DOOR O/H operation, designed for removing and…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Frame Replacement Classification

Recent DEG Inquiry 35578 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding classification of frame for replacement. “Frame R&R is a unique operation where one labor time represents…
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Estimate Tip – CCC- Flash / Wait Time not included

CCC/MOTOR Guides have updated “Basic Color Coat Application” Not Included operation “Flash / wait time between material applications” Flash and Cure consideration…