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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Aug 10, 2025 | 19:09 pm
In situation where the fender edge needs to be refinished, reference Solera Qapter DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines. On page 144 states: “To Receive the labor for edges, jambs or undersides, the panel must be replaced and refinish must be[…]
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Aug 2, 2025 | 12:38 pm
Recent DEG Inquiry 39526 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding two-stage / three-stage color selection “Our two-stage/three-stage paint code identifications are based on the consensus methods outlined by the major refinish suppliers. Some paint lines may offer a three stage solution[…]
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Jul 27, 2025 | 22:48 pm
Before aiming cameras and sensors for an ADAS system, OEM’s may require specific preparation steps. The following are not included in published labor times: Adjusting tire pressure Filling fluids (fuel, oil, washer fluid, etc.) Adding or removing cargo weight from[…]
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Jul 18, 2025 | 22:56 pm
DEG Inquiry 39422 provides feedback from Mitchell stating that mixing toners from an in-shop mixing system is not included in their published refinish time considerations. Specifically, Mitchell clarifies: Mixing individual toners from a mixing bank per a formula to create[…]
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Jul 14, 2025 | 22:14 pm
Solera Qapter DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines on page 145 states: “Audatex base refinish labor does not include additional time to refinish adjacent panels that may be damaged by welding.” The post Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Weld[…]
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Repairer Driven News
Aug 18, 2025 | 05:45 am
In recent months, Shanna Chong has sent complaints to CAPA about two separate Tong Yang bumpers and each time she received the same limited response...
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Repairer Driven News
Aug 18, 2025 | 05:30 am
Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer talks during a podcast about plans to introduce another restitution bill next year. The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)...
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Repairer Driven News
Aug 18, 2025 | 05:15 am
The latest survey conducted by The Harris Poll on consumer opinion of the skilled trades found that 91% of Americans view them as being just...
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Repairer Driven News
Aug 18, 2025 | 05:00 am
Chubb’s newest senior vice president of property claims for North America currently holds the same title at Farmers Insurance. Kim Hare will take the position...
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Repairer Driven News
Aug 15, 2025 | 05:45 am
CAPA has decertified 42 parts so far this year with 19 of those parts manufactured by Tong Yang, according to data provided on CAPA’s monthly...
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