The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) reports a successful 2024 with inquiries resulting in more than 1,000 information provider (IP) P-page changes.

DEG is a free online resource that helps identify, address, and resolve omitted and inaccurate information in estimating programs through a standardized inquiry process for all three estimating systems. The database can also be used to verify and document necessary operations addressed by other users and confirmed by the information provider.

DEG Administrator Danny Gredinberg provided the following 2024 year-to-date statistics:

“2024 was a year of success for the DEG,” Gredinberg said. “We have seen the industry using it more than ever! There was an 11% increase in utilization along with results that yielded corrections from all three information providers for accurate information.”

DEG’s website includes a searchable database that collision repairers can consult and filter specifically by estimating system, vehicle make, and more. Inquiries can also be submitted on the website here.

“Through the additional industry support from our sponsors, DEG is able to continue being a free industry resource to all industry stakeholders,” Gredinberg said.

DEG is funded by member dollars from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) as well as corporate sponsorships from:

• • Automotive Service Association (ASA)
  • PPG
  • Reliable Automotive Equipment
  • Akzo Nobel
  • Collision Advice
  • Zimmerman Auto Body Supplies
  • Spanesi Americas
  • Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT)
  • Alldata
  • BASF
  • Carolinas Collision Association (CCA)
  • Nylund’s Collision Center
  • Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA)
  • Kansas Auto Body Association (KABA)
  • KECO Body Repair Products
  • Nebraska Auto Body Association (NABA)
  • Missouri Auto Body Association (MABA)
  • California Color Source
  • NCS Single Source
  • Wisconsin Collision Repair Professionals (WCRP)
  • AirPro Diagnostics
  • Montana Collision Repair Association (MCRA)
  • Axalta
  • Northwest Automotive Trade Association (NATA)
  • Eagle MMS
  • True Performance Collision
  • Mike’s Auto Body
  • Fetzner Collision
  • Conestoga Collision
  • Consolidated Collision Services
  • Palmetto Paint and Body Works
  • Integrity Auto Collision
  • Iowa Collision Repair Association (ICRA)
  • Davis Body Shop
  • Better Body Auto Collision
  • 3M

“The DEG’s efforts to improve the quality and accuracy of collision repair estimates help to drive adherence to OEM Repair Procedures while improving the business health of the industry — two things that 3M is passionate about,” said Jason Scharton, 3M global collision industry relations leader, in a DEG press release.

Gredinberg added, “We are all proud to recognize 3M for sponsoring with a generous gold-level contribution to help invest in industry resources that are having a positive impact on the collision repair industry. 3M support of our program helps to maintain the DEG as a free resource for the collision repair industry and is a true testament to the commitment 3M has made to the industry and its customers.”

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