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Estimator
 Once
you have selected a vehicle,
choose the Estimator tab to begin estimating
in OnDemand5.
Estimator Topics:>> figures
| warranty time | combination
time | skill level | additional
time | searching | parts
locator | How to Write An Estimate
| Diagnostic Labor Times
|Machine Operations
To select a part or labor item, click
on it with your mouse pointer. A check mark displays
next to the item and it is added to the worksheet, if
displayed. To deselect an item, click on it again. As
you add parts and labor, running totals are generated
on your screen.
The Show/Hide Worksheet link allows
you to toggle on/off the Worksheet (bottom panel). Depending
on your selection of the Screen View icon, 3-4 panels
appear in the display:
| Panel |
Description |
| Category |
This is where you
choose the Category of Parts and Labor information
you want to work with. (Note: In OnDemand5,
Parts and Labor are selected via the same navigation
as Repair).
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| Labor |
Click on any labor
item to select for inclusion in your estimate. You
can click on it again to deselect.
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| Parts |
Click on any part
to select for inclusion in your estimate. You can
click on it again to deselect.
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| Worksheet |
This portion of the
display includes the parts and labor components
of the estimate.
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Once your Estimate has been completed,
you can choose Quote to add
customer information and additional cost items and save
for later use.
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Figures
Numbered Estimator Figures
help make part identifcation easier. For information
on working with figures, refer to Figures.
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Factory
Warranty Time/Mitchell Labor Time
For some labor items,
displayed next to the Labor Time is the factory warranty
time. The factory warranty time is the amount of time
that the factory authorizes for performing this job
under warranty.
Note: the
Mitchell Labor Time feature doesn't apply to all models
and currently applies to more Domestic than Import Models.
The Mitchell labor time
is usually higher than the factory warranty time. This
is because the factory warranty time assumes you are
servicing clean parts and using specialized OEM tools
and training. The Mitchell labor time is based on independent
labor audits in real-world conditions. The Mitchell
labor time is the time that is added to your quotes,
although you can manually change the time, if necessary
- refer to Quotes for details.
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Combination
Time
For some labor items,
a Combinations subheading appears in the labor panel.
This indicates that the combination time is recommended
for the labor item.
Combination time refers
to the time possibly required for jobs performed with
other operations. One example might be that while performing
brake shoe replacement, you need to replace a leaking
wheel cylinder as well. The Combination Time gives you
the time required to replace the wheel cylinder with
the shoes already removed.
You add combination items
to your estimate the same way you add any other labor
item; simply click on the item and it will be added
to your Estimator Worksheet.
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Skill
Level
Labor items display the
mechanical skill level for the procedure in the far
right column under the heading "SL." Skill
levels are classified as follows:
A = Highly Skilled
B = Skilled
C = Semi-Skilled
D = Low Skilled
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Additional
Time
For some labor items,
an Additional Time subheading appears in the labor panel.
This indicates that additional time is recommended for
the labor item.
Additional time refers
to labor time that should be added to your estimate
to account for additional work that needs to be performed.
Notice that the mechanic skill level is also indicated.
Like the standard labor time titles, the factory warranty
time (domestic vehicles only) is displayed along with
the Mitchell labor time.
As an example of a situation where additional time should
be charged, if other systems such as A/C, air pump,
and power steering interfere when replacing an alternator,
additional labor time should be charged.
The basic calculation
is as follows:
Labor
Time + Additional Labor Time + Combination Time =
Total Labor Time
Total Labor Time x Your Labor Rate = Labor Estimate.
You add additional items
to your estimate the same way you add any other labor
item; simply click on the item and it will be added
to your Estimator Worksheet.
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