Vehicle Tab

Select Tab

Use the Select tab to review and enter the vehicle information needed to write an estimate.

You can enter the vehicle information by one of four selection methods: VIN Decode, Assisted, Service Decode, and Generic Vehicle.

Note: To access ATG functionality, select the vehicle using either the VIN Decode or Assisted methods.

Tip: Changes to this information does not affect any existing repair lines.

How to

  1. Click VIN Decode selection option.
  2. In the VIN Information field, type the VIN, and then click Decode.
  3. If there are multiple models for the VIN, select the appropriate one, and click OK.
  1. In the Selection Method area, click Assisted.
  2. In the VIN Information area, select the appropriate VIN option.
  3. Select the vehicle Type.
  4. Select the Year, Make, Model, Body Style, and Drive Train.
  1. In the Selection Method area, click Service Decode.
  2. In the VIN Information area, select the appropriate VIN option.
  3. Enter the Service number for the vehicle. (The service code for unlisted vehicles is 911000.)
  4. Click Decode. The vehicle Description appears.
  5. Enter the vehicle model Year.
  1. In the Selection Method area, click Generic Vehicle.
  2. In  the VIN Information:area, select the appropriate VIN option.
  3. Select the vehicle Type. The Service code displays and is read-only.
  4. Enter the Year and Description if necessary.

Reference

Selection Method

VIN Decode

This method identifies the vehicle from its Vehicle Identification Number. (Not available for Medium/Heavy Duty trucks.)

Assisted

 For vehicles in the collision estimating database, you can select the vehicle based on the year, make, model, body style, and drive train. (You can use this option when you do not know the VIN, although the VIN can be entered for reference.)

Service Decode

 Use this method to select the vehicle by entering the Mitchell Service Code. If the vehicle is not listed in the collision estimating database, you can select it by entering the year and description.

Generic Vehicle

This method offers generic parts and labor operations for basic vehicle configurations, as well as for specialty vehicle data such as basic motorcycle, ATV, certain RV configurations, and Medium/Heavy Duty trucks (service code 911000).

Note: The specialty vehicle data value-added options must be purchased and activated

Vehicle Information

VIN Information

When the VIN Decode method is selected, a text box appears which allows you to enter the vehicle identification number. The Decode button decodes the VIN and displays the vehicle information.

VIN and No VIN

When the Assisted, Service Decode, or Generic Vehicle methods are selected, two VIN options are offered: VIN and No VIN.

  • If the vehicle ID number is known, click the VIN option, then enter the VIN in the field.
  • If the VIN is not available, click the No VIN option, then choose one of the following from the list:

Unavailable: The VIN is not available at the time of data entry.

Unreadable: The area of the vehicle that displays the VIN was damaged in the collision.

Inaccessible: The adjustor was not able to see or access the VIN (for example, if another piece of metal was twisted over it).

These items display on the estimate reports in the VIN field.

Note: If the VIN option is selected and a VIN entered, selecting the No VIN option clears the VIN field. The VIN is not restored if the VIN option is reselected.

Service

The service number associated with this vehicle.

Mitchell Estimating fills this in automatically if you use the Assisted, VIN Decode, or Generic Vehicle selection methods.

Enter it manually when using  the Service Decode method. (The service number for unlisted vehicles is 911000.) Then, click Decode to decode the service number and display the remaining vehicle information.

Type

Select the appropriate vehicle type. This field appears when using the VIN Decode, Assisted, or Generic Vehicle selection methods.

The list contents depends on the value-added options you have purchase and activated:

  • Automobile
  • Motorcycle
  • RV
  • Truck/SUV/Van

Description

Enter a generic vehicle description, unless the system has already entered one. This field is available when using the Service Decode or Generic Vehicle selection method.

Year/Make/Model/Body Style/Drive Train

Enter a vehicle year, make, model, body style, and drive train, unless the system has already entered this information.

When using the Service Decode and Generic Vehicle selection method, only the Year field appears.

Camper/Coach Description

Enter a description (up to 40 alphanumeric characters) of the camper portion of the RV. This information is exported with the EMS vehicle file. It appears on the estimate report and the print image below the Description, with the label “Body Style.”

Note: This field is visible only if the RV value-added option has been purchased and activated.

 

See also:

Vehicle tab