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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Data Access Fees

Solera Qapter DBRM page 38 shares feedback regarding Data Access Fee “Any fees related to OEM data subscriptions and/or OEM information access…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Masking Bumpers with texture or unpainted areas

When painting a bumper that requires extra masking for textured or unpainted sections, always check the Refinish Operation Labor Notes first. Included:…
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Estimate Tip – CCCONE Web – Bedside Shipping Braces

DEG Inquiry 41507 shares information on replacement bedsides that may come supplied with a shipping brace requiring removal prior to installation. “Any…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Seam Sealer

Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions identify the following NOT INCLUDED: Body Materials are not included in Audatex labor values. OEM aesthetic…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Refinish Parts on or off vehicle

Mitchell provides feedback to refinishing parts on or off the vehicle with recent DEG Inquiry 41302 “The Collision Estimating Guide (CEG) refinish…
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Estimate Tip – CCCONE Web – Independent Image Window

CCC ONE Web users can now view images in a separate browser tab or window overlaying the estimate workfile screen. This feature…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Print Preview Workfile

CCCOne Web users can now “Print Preview” the CCCONE Web workfile by clicking on the “print” and selecting the document you want…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Tesla Wheel Alignment Update

Following recent DEG Inquiries submitted for Tesla Model S,3,X,Y & Cyber Truck, Mitchell has updated multiple Tesla to chapters remove the “Two…