Last updated 2021-10-28

Refinish allowance

Requirements for refinish allowances.

Requirements

Refinish times for most refinish items are listed in Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE).

Refinish allowances are subject to the following requirements:

  • Refinish time for items listed in MCE must be applied as listed, and
  • Items requiring refinishing that are not listed in MCE, are assigned judgment times.

Coverage

In the event of a claim, ICBC

  • pays the cost of repainting the damaged portion of the vehicle only, and
  • does not make an allowance for complete painting of the vehicle to resolve a problem with colour match.