Best Practices for Adding Scan Diagnostic Line Items

This guide outlines best practices for adding and modifying diagnostic operation entries to an estimate within the CCC Estimating system. It emphasizes the importance of using standard diagnostic operation lines instead of documenting scan activity via the Part Codes Table or adding manual lines. The document specifies that the default configuration for diagnostic operation line values in the MOTOR database is as a Sublet Operation with a non-taxed sublet price amount. It details the recommended approach for adding labor hours, indicating that selecting Repair with the diagnostic line operation is preferred. The guide also provides information on the Vehicle Diagnostics group available in the MOTOR database for vehicles from 1996 and newer, noting that the applicable year range for diagnostic operations may vary by manufacturer. Additionally, it lists 23 diagnostic operations available for selection and describes the step-by-step process for adding diagnostic entries, including navigating through the database and selecting the appropriate charge type.