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Estimating Tip – Document every diagnostic step correctly

Danny Gredinberg, administrator of the DEG, shares what he's learned about documenting ADAS diagnostics in the repair planning process from recent inquiries…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Riveted Liftgate Stoppers

DEG Inquiry 39789 confirms that the labor time for transferring riveted brackets, braces, or specifically bumpers and stoppers from a liftgate is…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Masking / Capping of open fluid lines and connectors

Solera Qapter RFR confirms that materials and labor for masking and capping open fluid lines and electrical connectors is not included in…
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Estimate Tip – CCCONE Web – Right Click Mouse Function Estimate Lines

CCCONE Web users can insert lines above or below an estimate line, and edit line properties using the “right click” mouse function.
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Estimating tip- Mitchell – Second Color Set Up

Mitchell estimating does NOT include the labor that may be necessary to mix and match secondary colors for areas like the interior,…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Foam adhesive removal

The removal of remaining foam sealant, which is sometimes used between a vehicle's fender and body for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Nib Sanding/De-nib Nib sanding

Solera Qapter DBRM page 142 Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines provides the following: “Nib Sanding/De-nib Nib sanding (or de-nib) is defined as the…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Projected Scenario

Mitchell Cloud Estimating's "projected scenario" feature allows users to forecast potential extra costs that aren't clear during the initial estimate. Once these…