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  • Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG Apr 22, 2024 | 17:44 pm

    Recent DEG inquiry 36465 provides response from Mitchell regarding transferring fender mounting brackets. “Please see Labor General Information: Additions to Labor Times. Transfer Time: For welded, riveted or bonded brackets, braces or reinforcements from old part to new part. Suggest[…]

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  • Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG Apr 15, 2024 | 09:42 am

    Recent DEG Inquiry 36425 provides feedback from MOTOR “After review, preserving damaged glass to prevent further breaking is not included with any MOTOR estimated work times.” The post Estimate Tip – CCC – Preserving damaged glass appeared first on Database[…]

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  • Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG Apr 7, 2024 | 18:09 pm

    Audatex / Qapter users can locate exterior rocker moldings and body side trim under the “Stripes & Moldings” Zone Selections. The post Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Exterior Trim & Rocker Molding appeared first on Database Enhancement Gateway:[…]

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  • Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG Apr 1, 2024 | 18:44 pm

    Recent DEG Inquiry 36129 made updates regarding R&R Frame assembly to an “S” Structural classification. CCC end users can submit DEG inquiries relating to component classification for frame R&R HERE. Note CCC GTE MOTOR Guide to Estimating – Component Classification[…]

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  • Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG Mar 21, 2024 | 17:19 pm

    Solera has made recent updates in the Database Reference Manual (DBRM) page 44, section 4-2, labor exclusions, “Application of seam sealer on new parts that require seam sealer.” In situations when replacement bolt-on parts require seam sealer application, labor and[…]

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  • Repairer Driven News Apr 26, 2024 | 05:30 am

    Proposed California legislation seeks to further restrict fully autonomous vehicles (AV) already operating on the state’s roadways.  Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-District 19) introduced AB1777 Jan....

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  • Repairer Driven News Apr 26, 2024 | 05:15 am

    Capgemini Research Institute’s recently released World Property and Casualty Insurance Report 2024 explores technology advancements needed to meet the challenges facing the underwriting industry.  The...

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  • Repairer Driven News Apr 26, 2024 | 05:00 am

    Nearly two-thirds of drivers in Germany believe regular health checks are a sensible way to determine whether people are fit to drive, according to a...

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  • Repairer Driven News Apr 25, 2024 | 05:45 am

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued two notices of proposed rulemaking concerning electric- and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Among other improvements, Federal Motor Vehicle...

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  • Repairer Driven News Apr 25, 2024 | 05:30 am

    Luminar has launched its next-generation lidar sensor available to the mass market and released the results of a safety study on its current lidar system...

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