D.E.G. ESTIMATING TIPS

CCC/MOTOR: Air Bag System Diagnosis/Scanning

Operation – DEG Inquiry 20271 response from MOTOR…

“After review of MOTOR data, the estimated work time applied to "Airbag System Diagnosis" includes the use of a scan tool, clearing "Air Bag" fault codes and/or recording fault codes that won't clear. The estimated work time does not include component repairs.

Please Note:

The labor of airbag diagnoses may also be considered when performing pre- and post-scans. If additional labor for diagnoses is required during your scanning, an on-the-spot evaluation should be agreed upon with the parties involved.”

Audatex: NOT INCLUDED Body/Structural Repair

Operations – It is often beneficial to the end-user to know exactly what additional operations are included and what operations need to be factored separately on the estimate. DEG Inquiry 19992 asks Audatex to respond to specific steps:

“The following procedures are not included according to Audatex internal guidelines: Release bonding hot air blower; install temporary and replace panel (create templates); place and remove the vehicle on the alignment bench; clean joint areas; clean flanges with wire brush; prime junction areas; restore protective sealant; install standard cavity protection.”

All Three Systems: Cooling Fan Operation Test is NOT INCLUDED

DEG Inquiry 20268, CCC

“After review, testing operation of the cooling fan would not be an included operation when R&I/R&R cooling fan is selected.”

DEG Inquiry 20269, Audatex

“Per Audatex Internal Guidelines, the labor time to bring a vehicle to operating temperature to check the cooling fan operation and operate the A/C to check the A/C cooling fan operation is not included in our labor times. This time should be manually added at users’ discretion.”

DEG Inquiry 20270, Mitchell

“Mitchell Estimating's Labor to R&I/R&R the cooling fan does not include any allowance to operate the cooling system to normal operating temperature.”

Mitchell: RMC Procedure Explanations – Mitchell RMC (Refinish Material Calculator) included and NOT included materials can be viewed here: mymitchell.com/tchs/

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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.

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