DEG Estimating Tips

Mitchell: “Access Time” Not Included – Recent DEG Inquiry 36898 shares Mitchell feedback that “Access Time,” which may be necessary for access to attachment points, would
be NOT INCLUDED.

An example provided was GMC Sierra side panel assembly needing a section cut away for access to the attachment points.

CCC: Rivian R1T/S Aim Distance Sensor – Recent DEG Inquiry 37206 provides clarification to the labor time established for “Aim Distance Sensor.” 

“The estimated work time of 0.6 hours applied to the ’aim distance sensor’ operation includes, measure for and setting up targets, physical alignment of camera/sensor and putting the vehicle in position-dedicated area or alignment rack.”

MOTOR adds, “Setting up the targets to aim the radar sensor and moving the vehicle into a dedicated area is included. Installing fixtures on wheels and rolling vehicle forward and backwards would not be included in the estimated work time.”

MOTOR adds, “MOTOR will not be adding a footnote in this case.  Clarity is provided in reference to the current GTE statement, ’Items not listed under the INCLUDED/DOES NOT INCLUDE heading for any given procedure have not been considered in the estimated work time development for that procedure, unless specified by a footnote.’”

Solera Qapter (Audatex): Auto Refinish – Qapter Estimating allows users to toggle on or off “AUTO REFINISH” feature when selecting panel repair or replacement. This feature is found in the setting menu with the gear icon while in the damage view. 

CCC: Toyota Camry Two-Tone – To reflect two-tone options on an estimate, end-users can select “Two Tone” from the paint group under the vehicle options tab.  When selected, the formula will provide 40% on the first panel.

Per recent DEG Inquiry 37267, MOTOR provides feedback: “The two-tone application was intended for exterior surfaces only. If recessed areas must be prepped and precision masked, this would be an on-the-spot evaluation. The 1.5 hours allocated to the quarter panel is for the exterior surface only in the top portion of the quarter panel. If the roof rail is being blended or refinished, an on-the-spot evaluation would need to be performed to add an appropriate estimated work time.”

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