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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…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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)…
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…
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…