Estimated Release Date: Closed
Proposed Resolution: MOTOR stated:
According to the Labor Premise in the MOTOR Guide To Estimating, “Reported times include normal align procedure to insure proper fit of the individual new part being replaced.” Time for test fit is factored into estimated work times for new, undamaged components. If this is related to an R&I operation, the same premise holds true. According to the definition of R&I, “Item is removed, set aside and later reinstalled and aligned for proper fit.”

MOTOR EWT does not include a 2nd fitment (or more) of a component to the vehicle, for any reason (including verification of dimensional accuracy or adjacent part alignment). If more than one component installation is required for a specific repair plan, an on-the-spot evaluation should be used for the number of fitments beyond the first one required to perform the repair.