Repairer Driven News Highlights DEG Tips

I-CAR · July 1, 2019

Summary

This article highlights Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) tips from June 2019 regarding estimating system behaviors in Audatex, Mitchell, and CCC. It specifically addresses how Audatex calculates and deducts labor overlap for adjacent panels (like the outer quarter and rear body panel) and provides instructions on how to restore deleted clear coat labor in Mitchell.

What to do on the job

Utilize the DEG database to verify automatic labor deductions for adjacent panel overlap in Audatex and manually restore deleted clear coat labor in Mitchell estimates.

How to use it

Use this document to justify manual labor adjustments on estimates when estimating systems like Audatex automatically deduct too much overlap labor for adjacent panels, or when Mitchell incorrectly deletes clear coat times during multi-panel refinishing.

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