DEG Estimating Tips

CCC – Damaged or Non-Reusable Moldings and Fasteners

DEG Inquiry 38549 provides feedback from MOTOR regarding components that may be damaged during removal, even with proper care is applied.

According to the MOTOR Guide to Estimating:

DAMAGED OR NON-REUSABLE MOLDINGS AND FASTENERS

“Some moldings may be damaged or broken during normal R&I procedures. Additionally, some plastic or metal fasteners may be damaged and their ability to be reused jeopardized because of single-use design, age or exposure to the elements. Moldings, emblems and trim attached using a heat stake method are considered to be non-reusable. Caution should be taken while removing all fasteners, both metal and plastic. MOTOR recommends these factors be considered and mutually agreed upon before finalizing any repair cost estimate.”

“MOTOR estimated work times developed considering proper care is used.

MOTOR feedback: After review, a new undamaged vehicle is a vehicle that is UNDAMAGED, before it is sold into the market.”

Mitchell – Side Body Refinish

When repair or replacement of side body panel (quarter panels) needing refinish, additional labor may require extending basecoat / clear coat into the side body aperture/ uniside panels. When selecting refinishing operations, additional labor can be added for pillars, edges, when available and necessary.

Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Changing Zone Selection

Solera Qapter users can quickly change the “Zone Selection” screen by using the left and right buttons on the top left corner of the parts image screen.

AND MORE!

If you spot discrepancies—like identical labor times with conflicting footnotes—submit an inquiry at degweb.org. Stay informed, follow OEM procedures, and make sure you’re getting compensated for the work you perform!

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