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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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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Jul 6, 2025 | 23:00 pm
When sectioning a panel, the refinish time for the entire service part may automatically adjust to refinish the section portion only. If the entire panel requires refinishing, a manual entry adjustment would be applied. Recent DEG Inquiry 39351 provides MOTOR[…]
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Jun 27, 2025 | 18:37 pm
DEG Inquiry 39088 shares feedback from Mitchell about masking and capping open fluid lines and electrical connectors. “Masking & Capping Electrical Connections is NOT INCLUDED” “Masking & Capping open AC & Cooling Lines is INCLUDED.” The post Estimate Tip –[…]
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Repairer Driven News
Aug 1, 2025 | 05:45 am
A New Jersey shop didn’t expect to find anything alarming when completing a supplemental restraint system (SRS) safety inspection during a light rear repair of...
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Repairer Driven News
Aug 1, 2025 | 05:30 am
Axalta and PPG have both issued new paint and material (P&M) cost increases, effective July 1 and today, respectively. Axalta’s prices are up on all...
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Repairer Driven News
Aug 1, 2025 | 05:00 am
CAPA has added two new members to its board of directors, according to a Wednesday news release. Mike Dolabi, of Parts Authority, and Seth Ingall,...
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Repairer Driven News
Jul 31, 2025 | 05:45 am
While it’s ultimately up to customers to know their insurance policies, collision repairers said during CIC week that oftentimes, they aren’t familiar with the total...
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Repairer Driven News
Jul 31, 2025 | 05:30 am
Mercedes-Benz is pausing U.S. production of its EV models and won’t give a timeline for when it will start again, according to multiple media reports. ...
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