D.E.G. ESTIMATING TIPS

ESTIMATING TIPS

Audatex: Frameless Door Window

Recent DEG Inquiry 17327 identified Audi Q8 Doors with frameless door window design adds additional horizontal and laterial adjustments for correct fit on the vehicle. Audatex has responded that:

“Per the DBRM, Audatex labor includes normal adjustment and alignment for correct fit but does not include any duplicated effort. Any additional adjustments needed would have to be a manual entry as we have already accounted for a normal adjustment.”

DEG has confirmed this applies to all vehicles with frameless door window designs where the OEM has provided above and beyond normal adjustments of the window glass to the sealing strips.

Audatex: Weld Thru Primer NOT INCLUDED in Small Weld on Brackets

Recent DEG Inquiry 17464 states, “We have reviewed weld thru primer and according to our internal guidelines the only parts that include the application of weld thru primer are those listed in DBRM sec 4-3 that included this operation. Little brackets do not include this operation. No change warranted at this time.”

Audatex includes application of weld thru primer on replacement operations parts only shown on pages 43-139 Section 4-3 Audatex DBRM.

Weld thru primer material cost or any additional labor related to application of weld thru primer (masking, disposal, etc.) are NOT INCLUDED.

Alldata: Technicians Reference

Watch the DEG’s latest tip on accessing Alldata’s newest feature of “Technicians Reference - Collision” with access to OEM position statements, bulletins, and global brand repair overview documents. https://youtu.be/6Dh8KRqqIJY

Mitchell: Not Included Operations for R&R Time Used on R&I Operations

In this video, the DEG will discuss how using R/R values for R/I operations may not include additional necessary steps when re-using a part. https://youtu.be/vjDatpqlCTk

Note: The estimating databases are all intended to be used as a GUIDE ONLY - it is important to remember that the auto body professional performing the repair is in a position to thoroughly inspect, diagnose and identify the methodology and their unique cost of the vehicle damage repair. You can view these tips and others on the DEG website, DEGWEB.ORG.