News And Information From Various Collision Repair Experts

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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  • Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG Feb 3, 2025 | 11:21 am

    Solera Qapter DBRM page 141 section 4-4 Refinish Guideline states Repaired Panel Refinish “When a repaired panel is being refinished, the estimator provides time for the repair of the panel. The estimator also determines included operations.  When Audatex refinish labor[…]

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  • Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG Jan 27, 2025 | 11:07 am

    Recent DEG Inquiry 23296 provide feedback on “Adjacent Panel Damage” for welded panel replacement. “Mitchell labor times represent labor tasks being performed in a collision repair facility equipped with the necessary tools and equipment, and performed by experienced technicians trained[…]

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  • Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG Jan 19, 2025 | 22:00 pm

    Recent DEG Inquiry 38189 provide feedback on “Aim Distance Sensor” for Lexus and Toyota vehicles front millimeter wave radar (mmWave). “The estimated work time includes all steps/procedures called out by the OEM service information. The calibration step called out in[…]

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  • Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG Jan 13, 2025 | 14:40 pm

    Solera Qapter DBRM page 145 section 4-4 Refinish Guideline states “Audatex does not include refinish labor for roof or bed underside.” The post Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Roof & Bed Underside Refinish NOT INCLUDED appeared first on[…]

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  • Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG Jan 3, 2025 | 17:16 pm

    MCE users can quickly see estimate repair cost breakdown by clicking on the down arrow next to repair cost. The post Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Estimate Cost Breakdown appeared first on Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG.

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  • Repairer Driven News Feb 6, 2025 | 11:00 am

    To help small businesses and workers in Los Angeles and Ventura counties impacted by the ongoing wildfires to recover and rebuild, Gov. Gavin Newsom has...

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  • Repairer Driven News Feb 6, 2025 | 08:15 am

    A nonprofit dedicated to creating a collaborative effort to address the collision repair technician shortage was launched today as the next step in growing the...

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  • Repairer Driven News Feb 6, 2025 | 05:45 am

    A Washington bill would require vehicle insurance policies to include a provision that gives policyholders the right to an appraisal to resolve disputes about the...

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  • Repairer Driven News Feb 6, 2025 | 05:30 am

    North Carolina insurance companies have requested a statewide average increase of 22.6% in automobile insurance rates, according to the North Carolina Department of Insurance.  The...

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  • Repairer Driven News Feb 6, 2025 | 05:15 am

    A new survey released by business insurer, Sentry, found that while 47% of business leaders are optimistic their companies will thrive this year 67% said...

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