RTS Portal Delivers Access to DEG News Blog and Repairer Driven News
Through our efforts to bring you the collision repair information that matters, I-CAR Repairability Technical Support has partnered with DEG News Blog and Repairer Driven News.
We are bringing you this relevant industry information right from the RTS Portal. Simply click on the button in the left bar with the DEG and Repairer Driven News logos. This will take to you all of their most recent stories.
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Tesla Wheel Alignment Update
22 May 2026
Following recent DEG Inquiries submitted for Tesla Model S,3,X,Y & Cyber Truck, Mitchell has updated multiple Tesla to chapters remove the “Two Wheel Alignment” operation.
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Estimate Tip – CCC – High Voltage Monitoring & Voltage Verification
17 May 2026
DEG Inquiry 41155 provides MOTOR feedback regarding high voltage monitoring and high voltage verification: “After review, “isolate High Voltage Battery” should not
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Deleting multiple part selections
12 May 2026
Qapter users can select or unselect multiple line operations to delete on the estimate line screen. Check marks can be selected on the left side of the part description
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Blending Two-Tone
20 April 2026
DEG Inquiry 40990 Provides MOTOR feedback regarding blending operations on two-tone refinish panels “The Blend calculation is determined from the full refinish time of the
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Drilling holes for license plate
13 April 2026
Drilling holes for license plate and bracket installation is NOT INCLUDED. Reference Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions of the DBRM. “Repair, fitting, or modification
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Repairer Driven News (RDN) Feed
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Amended Illinois right-to-appraisal bill passed by Senate
29 May 2026An amended version of Illinois’ right-to-appraisal legislation has been passed by the Senate. The amended HB 4160, as passed by the Senate on Thursday 56-2-0,...
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Survey finds strong demand for skilled trades education expansion by voters, high schoolers, and parents
29 May 2026A new national survey commissioned by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools has found strong demand for the expansion of skilled trades education in U.S. public...
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State Farm changes pay for 19,000 agents, causing reduction for many
29 May 2026State Farm has made changes to its compensation and benefit package for 19,000 agents, with some saying it will “substantially reduce their earnings,” an NPR...
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Ford patent would move parked vehicle to avoid collisions
29 May 2026Ford has filed a patent that allows a parked vehicle to avoid a collision by using sensors that watch the vehicle’s surroundings from multiple angles. ...
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S&P: Progressive passes State Farm in annual market share
28 May 2026State Farm has lost its position as the No. 1 auto insurer on a 12-month basis for the first time since World War II, according...