Wheels, Tires and Alignment

Section topics

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Principle

Policy on tire replacement
Policy on replacing tires for the Estimate or Appraisal form.

Concept

Tire replacement considerations
A list of criteria to review before determining whether to replace undamaged tires as part of a claim.

Concept

Wheel alignment
A list of what is inspected and repaired during a wheel alignment on a vehicle.

Reference

Wheel alignment coverage qualification
Guidelines for wheel alignments or alignment-related items that qualify for coverage on the Estimate or Appraisal.

Principle

When wheel alignment is allowed
Circumstances when wheel alignments and multi-wheel alignments are allowed.

Reference

Wheel alignment rates
List of qualified wheel alignments rates.

Principle

Mounting and balancing wheels
Policy on mounting and balancing wheels in the Mitchell Estimating (ME) system.

Procedure

Determine whether to replace undamaged tires
Steps to determine whether to replace undamaged tires on a vehicle.

Concept

Tire advance disposal fees and tread codes
Definition of tire advance disposal fees and tread codes.

Parent topic: Estimating technical