ESTIMATING TIPS All Three Systems: How to Submit a Great DEG Inquiry New or current DEG users will want to follow some of these steps to submit a DEG Inquiry: • • • •
Detailed explanation of the estimating issue Any screen shots or PDF of the concern Photos of the vehicle repair area in question Supporting OEM information, if applicable
Help us help you! The more information you can supply up front, the faster and more accurate response we can get to your inquiry submission. CCC: Nissan Database Update Recent DEG Inquiry 18933 has hinted vehicle database will be available on 10/8/21 UM download. DEG has confirmed with CCC that additional vehicle chapters will start to be available. “Select Estimate Properties on the Estimate tab to confirm your database version. If the version is incorrect, please contact CCC Technical Support at (800) 6378511.”
Mitchell: Wheel R/I Not Included in Bumper Labor Recent DEG Inquiry 18849 states, “Per p-page for front and rear bumpers, removing and installing the wheel has not been factored into the R&I bumper labor allowance.” Additionally, “Raise and supporting the vehicle is NOT factored into the bumper labor.” All Three Systems: Retrieving Remnants of Rivet/ Debris Some components may require drilling out rivets and punching the rest of the rivet which may cause the backside to fall into a cavity or enclosed area. Any additional labor to remove components/trims to gain access to remove the debris is NOT INCLUDED in any of the three estimating systems. For additional information, visit degweb.org to see CCC Inquiry 18914, Mitchell Inquiry 18918 and Audatex Inquiry 18919.
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.
10 | November 2021
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