Shop Connection Blog

Start attracting new customers by learning how to optimize your shop’s Google Business Profile and website. Dive into these proven marketing expert tips and tricks to effectively enhance your online visibility and expand your customer base. Harness the right tools and strategies to boost shop success! FREE Downloadable Google Playbook ➤
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A 2011 RAM Pickup rolled into the shop bay with decreased power when operating at lower RPMs. With the help of the SureTrack community, this real fix identifies the components addressed and repair steps taken to give this RAM the pick-me-up it needed to run smoothly once again.
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The turbocharger of a 2018 Audi A3 turbo was faced with a faulty actuator, allowing exhaust gases to escape prematurely. Discover how the SureTrack community helped a fellow member fix the wastegate actuator of the turbocharger to ensure the speed of the turbine and the compressor are accurately controlled. This post provides a detailed account of the diagnostic steps taken, with the use of a scan tool, to quickly find a resolution.
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We understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the best repair methods for truck maintenance. That's why Mitchell 1 offers easy access to the Technology and Maintenance Council's (TMC) Recommended Practices (RPs) in our TruckSeries application. In this blog, find two ways to access these practices with a quick how-to, walk-through.

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In today's digital landscape, online reviews can make or break your success. Uncover the expert techniques for effectively responding to both positive and negative feedback on popular platforms like Google or Yelp, showcasing your commitment to exceptional customer service to accelerate your auto shop business growth.

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In this blog, discover a useful new feature designed to help TruckSeries users easily identify and locate control modules for ABS, Engine and Transmission systems. Read on to learn how to access the NEW ID tag identification and location feature through 1Search Plus and the Service Manual, with a step-by-step guide.
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A SureTrack community member experienced difficulty solving a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, with code P0087. Fellow community members provided guidance to detect where the fault might lie. In this blog, uncover the tests performed to identify the ultimate culprit of the applied pressure points causing the VW to misfire, idle and die.
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