TIER
CATEGORY
OPERATIONS
TIER TOTAL
Tier 1
Hybrid HV Safety, Battery, SRS
6
$327.50
Tier 2
Refinish Formulas, Scan Trio, Wash
5
$626.00
Tier 3
Final QC, Detail
1
$34.50
SUBTOTAL
Pre-tax labor + materials
12
$988.00
TIER 1 — REQUIRED (all 6 operations)
OPERATION
HOURS
LABOR
MATERIAL
TOTAL
AUTHORITY
HV Post-Collision System Inspection (Hybrid)
0.5 M
$87.50
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$87.50
Vehicle is a 2023 Audi A3 40 Premium TFSI Hybrid (Turbocharged Hybrid Gasoline Direct Injection per VIN and trim description). Front-end collision damage with radiator support R/R and multiple front component R/R disturbs the front-end assembly of a high-voltage vehicle. HV post-collision system inspection is mandatory regardless of SRS deployment or visible HV component damage. Ref: Audi ElsaPro — Hybrid Vehicle Post-Collision Inspection Procedure; I-CAR RTS — Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Safety.
OEM HV Safety Procedure Research
0.4 M
$70.00
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$70.00
Hybrid vehicle repair requires OEM HV safety procedure research prior to repair start — specifically HV isolation, service disconnect, and safe-to-work verification. Distinct from B-04 general OEM research. Ref: Audi ElsaPro — Hybrid Vehicle Service Precautions; I-CAR RTS — Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Service Information.
Battery Voltage / Condition Test (Pre-Scan)
0.3 M
$52.50
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$52.50
Pre-scan and post-scan are on the bill (lines 1 and 2 at 1.0 M each). Battery voltage/condition test is a not-included precursor to scanning to ensure valid diagnostic results — module voltage sensitivity on modern Audi requires stable voltage for accurate scan output. Not the same as A-09 battery maintainer during scan. Ref: Audi ElsaPro — Diagnostic Prerequisites; I-CAR RTS — Vehicle Scanning.
Battery Maintainer During Scan / Calibration (HV)
0.2 M
$35.00
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$35.00
HV vehicle with pre-scan and post-scan on the bill (lines 1 and 2). Battery maintainer is required during any extended scan or calibration session on modern Audi HV vehicles to prevent 12V starter battery voltage drop which corrupts module data. Not-included setup labor separate from the scan itself. Ref: Audi ElsaPro — Battery Maintainer Requirement During Diagnostics; I-CAR RTS — Battery Voltage Maintenance During Diagnostics.
OEM Repair Procedure Research (Audi ElsaPro)
0.5 B
$57.50
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$57.50
2023 Audi A3 with aluminum hood, aluminum impact bar, structural radiator support R/R, ADAS features (park sensors, distance sensor, headlamp aim), and hybrid drivetrain. OEM repair procedure research required for aluminum panel repair judgment, radiator support replacement procedure, ADAS calibration prerequisites, and HV safety. Research labor time is distinct from any subscription/access fee. Ref: SCRS Guide to Complete Repair Planning 2016 — Research Time; ASA Not-Included Operations Chart — OEM Research.
Audi ElsaPro OEM Information Subscription Access
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$25.00
$25.00
Audi requires paid subscription access to Audi ElsaPro for OEM repair procedures on the 2023 A3. Subscription fee is a not-included consumable cost of doing OEM-compliant repair, distinct from the research labor time (B-04). Ref: Audi ElsaPro subscription (erwin.audiusa.com); OEM1Stop directory — Audi.
TIER 2 — PROCESS (all 5 operations)
OPERATION
HOURS
LABOR
MATERIAL
TOTAL
AUTHORITY
Wet Sand / Rub-Out / Buff — Missing Entirely
2.5 P
$262.50
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$262.50
Refinish labor subtotal 15.3 P across bumper cover (2.6), spoiler (0.8), hood (2.6 + 1.0 clear = 3.6), hinge (0.3 + 0.1), fender support (0.2 + 0.1), mount plate (0.2 + 0.1), fender (1.8 + 0.3 clear + 0.5 edging + 0.1), fender bracket center (0.2 + 0.1), fender bracket rear (0.2 + 0.1), cover plate (1.0), door shell (2.0 + 0.4). Formula: 30% of base refinish per panel, cap 2.5 hr. Total refinish hrs on bill exceed 8 P; formula cap of 2.5 hr applies. ESTIMATE CAPTURED: 0.0 P. DELTA CLAIMED: 2.5 P. Ref: CCC MOTOR GTE — Clear Coat Finishes — Wet Sand / Rub-Out / Buff is a not-included operation; formula 30% of refinish time, capped at 2.5 hr (https://help.cccis.com/webhelp/motor/gte/guide.htm).
Featheredge / Prime / Block-Sand (F/P/B) — Missing Entirely
1.9 P
$199.50
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$199.50
Body repair hours on this bill (repaired panels only, not R/R): hood 4.0 B + hinge 0.5 B + cover plate 4.0 B + fender bracket rear 0.5 B + door shell 0.5 B = 9.5 B repair hours. CIC April 2006 formula: 0.2 × 9.5 = 1.9 P required. ESTIMATE CAPTURED: 0.0 P (no F/P/B line on bill). DELTA CLAIMED: 1.9 P. Ref: Collision Industry Conference (CIC) April 2006 Position — F/P/B is a not-included refinish operation. Formula: 0.2 hr × body repair hours; CCC MOTOR GTE — Featheredging, Priming & Block Sanding (https://help.cccis.com/webhelp/motor/gte/guide.htm).
In-Process Diagnostic Scan
0.4 M
$70.00
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$70.00
Pre-scan (line 1, 1.0 M) and post-scan (line 2, 1.0 M) are captured on the bill. I-CAR 3-scan protocol calls for pre, in-process, and post as three discrete operations. In-process scan performed after major R/R and before final reassembly identifies codes triggered by the repair process itself. Not on bill. Ref: I-CAR RTS — Vehicle Scanning — 3-Scan Protocol; SCRS Guide to Complete Repair Planning 2016.
Wash Operations Bundle (3-Phase)
0.6 B
$69.00
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$69.00
Every repair requires three discrete wash phases per SCRS/ASA/I-CAR: (1) pre-repair wash before teardown, (2) pre-paint wash before refinish prep, (3) final delivery detail wash. Line 89 'COV CAR' at 0.3 B + $5 is vehicle covering, not a wash phase. No wash phases captured on this bill. Formula: 0.2 B × 3 = 0.6 B minimum at $115/hr B = $69.00. Ref: I-CAR RTS — Pre-Cleaning; SCRS Guide to Complete Repair Planning 2016; ASA Not-Included — Clean Up or Detailing of Vehicle Prior to Delivery.
Spray Booth Fuel / Bake Cycle
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$25.00
$25.00
15.3 P refinish hours on the bill across bumper cover, hood, fender, door shell, and multiple brackets. Modern paint systems (2-stage on 2023 Audi A3) require oven bake cure per paint manufacturer TDS for proper cross-linking. Booth fuel/energy is a consumable cost separate from labor and not captured on this bill. Flat $25 industry-standard charge. Ref: PPG Application Guidelines — Bake Cycle Requirements; BASF Automotive Refinish Bake Cycle TDS; Axalta Application Guidelines — Bake Cycle TDS.
TIER 3 — FINISH (all 1 operations)
OPERATION
HOURS
LABOR
MATERIAL
TOTAL
AUTHORITY
Final QC / Detail Inspection
0.3 B
$34.50
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$34.50
Every repair requires a final QC/detail inspection as a discrete documented operation — verifies gap alignment, paint quality, mechanical fit, and captures pre-delivery photos. Not captured on this bill. Ref: SCRS Guide to Complete Repair Planning 2016 — Final QC is a discrete documented operation; ASA Not-Included Operations Chart — Final Inspection.
OPERATIONS TO VERIFY
TYPICAL TIME & MATERIAL AT YOUR RATES — NOT IN THE TOTALS
Operations frequently required for this repair that we could not confirm from the estimate,
so they are not part of the totals above. Times and dollars shown are the published typical
priced at your rates. Confirm against your teardown and add any that apply.
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Calibration
Typical: 0.8–1.0 hr M · about $140–$175
2023 Audi A3 Premium may be equipped with BSD/BSM. Rear quarter or bumper area disturbance possible given repair scope.
Ref: I-CAR RTS — Calibration Research Tips: Blind Spot Indicator
SRS / Airbag Post-Collision System Inspection
Typical: 1.0 hr M per OEM inspection scope · about $175
Significant front-end damage (radiator support, multiple front components). 2023 Audi A3 is equipped with curtain airbags and side airbags standard. Front-end impact zone may involve SRS sensors. No SRS inspection line visible on estimate.
Ref: Mitchell P-Pages CEG P14 — Side Curtain Airbag R&R, Does Not Include (https://static.mymitchell.com/ceg/1033/Content/ceg021400.htm)
Mask / Bag Interior for Refinish
Typical: 0.3–0.5 hr P + $15–$20 material · about $46–$72
Significant refinish scope (15.3 hours). Multiple R&I operations present that could expose interior to overspray. Interior masking line not visible on estimate.
Ref: CCC MOTOR GTE — Cover/Mask Interior, Does Not Include (https://help.cccis.com/webhelp/motor/gte/guide.htm)
Clear Coat Application
Basis: 40% of base refinish hrs first major panel; 20% each additional
Estimate system is CCC. Refinish labor subtotal is 15.3 hours across multiple panels. Vehicle is a 2023 Audi A3 which has factory clearcoat. No separate clear coat add line is visible in the line items. Paint code is null but factory clearcoat is standard on all modern Audi vehicles.
Ref: CCC MOTOR GTE — Clear Coat Finishes, 40% of base colorcoat (https://help.cccis.com/webhelp/motor/gte/guide.htm)
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