2018 Mitchell Collision Guide
SCRS Members, Mitchell and Toyota have teamed up to create OEM Procedures and predictive estimating available within the Mitchell estimating program. From the part selection home screen (repair tab), users will need to click on the 'OEM Procedures' tab and select the part they want to R/R, Repair, or Blend. Once a selection is made on a component, the system will bring up a list of common required operations and one time use replacement parts per the TIS workshop manual. The user has the option to select all or select individual lines to automatically add to the estimate.
This feature may also include a footnote to a one time use part to add documentation to your estimate. It is important to note, this is not a substitute from looking up OEM repair procedures from the OEM. Updates from the OEM may occur daily and may not make it to the estimating system until the following month's update. Always refer to the OEM repair procedures by visiting for a direct link to the OEM for the specific vehicle you are repairing. The estimating databases are all intended to be used as a GUIDE ONLY - it is important to remember that the auto body professional performing the repair is in a position to thoroughly inspect, diagnose and identify the methodology and their unique cost of the vehicle damage repair. You can view this tip and others on the!
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“Refinish Complete Bed Assy Including Tailgate” does not include labor to refinish the underside bed assembly. A separate refinish selection needs to be added from the Mitchell database.
2018 Mitchell Collision Estimating & Reference Guide
Depending on the paint manufacturer, the underside refinish may require a flattened or matte clear to be used over the underside color for additional protection. This is not an included operation and the clear coat labor for the underside would need to be manually entered following the clear coat formula in the CEG guide under page 28 Refinish Section. Material Costs for refinish are NOT INCLUDED in the labor allowances.