Last updated 2021-10-28

Apply appropriate rate to pull and align repairs

Steps to apply the rate on repairs for uni-body, full frame and uni-body over full frames.

When this applies

Since the frame rate is higher than a repair facility’s standard sheet metal rate, it is important to determine which repair rate applies.

Procedure

  1. Determine whether frame rate applies.
    Note: For frame rate to apply to a unibody repair, the repair must involve use of all required special equipment.
    If the repair is this type ... And all special equipment ... Then, in the Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) ... And these repairs are paid at the frame rate applicable to the ...
    unibody is required and used by the repair facility Unibody and Frame section
    • enter the appropriate repair judgment time
    		 repair facility.
    • is not used by the repair facility or,
    • is deemed not necessary to facilitate a safe quality repair
    		 Graphics section
    • estimate all repairs
    		sheet metal rate, as identified in MCE.
    full frame is used Unibody and Frame section
    • enter the appropriate repair judgment time
    		 repair facility.
    unibody over full frame is required and used by the repair facility for both repairs Unibody and Frame section
    • enter the appropriate repair judgment time, and
    • take into consideration all applicable overlap times for pull and align
    is required and used by the repair facility for frame repair only Unibody and Frame section
    • enter the appropriate repair judgment time
  2. Use the Graphics section in MCE to estimate all subsequent repairs after pull and align.
    Note: These subsequent repairs are paid at the applicable labour rate.
  3. Agree on the assessment

    If you and the repair facility cannot agree on the correct estimating and repair procedure for pull and align unibody, refer the issue to your Manager, Estimating Services.

Parent topic: Pre-priced vehicle items