Shop Connection Blog

Discover the incredible story of Glenn Mitchell, the founding father of Mitchell 1, and how his revolutionary idea changed the auto repair industry forever. Learn about the journey of Mitchell Manuals and how they helped keep cars on the road during times of scarcity and war.
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Lack of communication with one or more modules in a vehicle can really slow down the diagnosis. SureTrack community member trannyman1 had a Nissan Rogue in the shop that wouldn't drive and several codes. No communication with the TCM was the first problem. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Ericsautomotive and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
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In a fast-paced and hazardous shop environment, overlooking even the smallest details can have severe consequences. In this blog post, our very own Jack Schell explores three key elements that can help keep you and others safe at the shop.
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Any time a customer works on their own car before bringing it to you, you're not sure what you're going to find. SureTrack community member schoolhouse2021 had a Ford Explorer in their shop where the owner had replaced the brake booster and master cylinder themselves, but the brake lights were now stuck on. A spongy brake pedal led them to look at various causes. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Lanpro1 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
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We're excited to bring a new level of connectivity to our shop management customers with the integration of VOYOLink telematics devices with Manager SE. In this blog post, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to connect VOYOLink to Manager SE so you can monitor the health of customers' vehicles in real time.
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Mitchell 1 is pleased to announce it has integrated its Manager SE Shop Management software with VOYOLink, an advanced telematics solution that enables shops to remotely monitor the health of vehicles through a next-generation OBD-II device. Developed by Voyomotive, VOYOLink is a web-based platform that allows vehicle owners to connect to a Manager SE shop with a single click.
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Technicians are at a disadvantage when a customer's car has already been to another shop without resolution. They have to figure out what was done, and what to do next. SureTrack community member patriot tech had an Audi A4 in the shop that wouldn't run and some parts had been replaced by another shop. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member DAG1365 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
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