D.E.G. ESTIMATING TIPS

ESTIMATING TIPS

CCC/MOTOR: Guide to Estimating 2020/2021 Revision – DEG users can now find an updated version of the MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE) in a downloadable PDF document link in the “Estimate Toolbox.” All changes in the current GTE document are marked in blue text.

DEG users can find this document by visiting degweb.org > Click on “ESTIMATE TOOLBOX” in the navigation bar and click on “CCC.” Users can select either of the updated 2020 links for MOTOR GTE and RACED GTE (Recycled Assemblies). Both links can be viewed and saved as a PDF.

For the most up-to-date Guide to Estimating, CCC has a LIVE version available that’s easy to navigate and has a search function.

Mitchell: Seam Sealer on Welded Panels – Not all estimating platforms handle seam sealer on welded-replaced panels the same. Mitchell addresses its unique approach in the MITCHELL CEG “Procedure Explanations” for the specific panel you are replacing.

The following example is shown for a truck bed “Side Panel R&R.”

Pickup Bed, Side Panel R&R includes to remove caulking/ seam sealer and replace caulking/seam sealer to obtain water sealing properties. Pickup Bed, Side Panel R&R does NOT INCLUDE labor for “Apply caulking/seam sealer for additional sound deadening and/or to replicate original factory appearance, texture or color.”

Materials are NEVER included in published labor times. All Three Systems: Cleaning of Spilled Fluids – Cleaning of spilled fluids in the repair facility and the vehicle due to accident damage is NOT INCLUDED in all three estimating systems.

Mitchell response DEG Inquiry 18351

“Thank you for your inquiry, cleaning spilled or leaked fluids caused by an impact has not been factored into the labor allowance.”

CCC/MOTOR response DEG Inquiry 18350

“Clean-up of fluids leaked on the vehicle or the workspace caused by a collision is not included.”

Audatex response DEG Inquiry 18349

“Because each vehicle´s collision damage is unique, Audatex labor values do not include time to clean spilled or leaked fluids.”

CCC/MOTOR: Glass Run Channel Not included with Door Skin

R&R – Two recent DEG inquiries, 18493 & 18494, identified that the labor associated with the door glass run channel(s) is NOT included in the door skin or door outer panel replacement.

“MOTOR feedback: The run channel is NOT included with the outer panel. Items not listed as included are considered not included unless otherwise listed in a footnote.”

Unless identified in the footnotes, DEG users are encouraged to submit inquiries for database corrections if door glass run channels are inaccurately identified as included without a footnote.

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.