Shop Connection Blog

Save time and increase productivity with this quick tip on how to copy a vehicle's VIN into ProDemand here.
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It’s never too early to be thinking of the Holidays! Both to make sure you’re not buying gifts at the last minute but mostly to take the opportunity and bring some business to your repair shop with some tried and proven Holiday marketing efforts. Learn how our SocialCRM Marketing Team can help you plan and execute all your holiday marketing ideas here in this blog.
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When the battery warning light comes on but the vehicle is charging as it should, you need to figure out what could cause that issue. SureTrack community member Richard_C had a Honda Pilot in their shop where the battery warning light is always on but no issues are found immediately. 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.
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Fall is fantastic time of the year, usually advertised with warm cups of coffee and pumpkins adorning porches surrounded by leaves. But, if you work on heavy duty and commercial vehicles, then its also the perfect time to make sure those vehicles are made ready for the harshness of winter. Learn some vital tips here in this quick read blog.
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After retrieving a fault code (DTC) from the truck’s diagnostic system, a technician typically needs to know some basic information about the code and the system displaying the problem. This information will  help the technician quickly and accurately arrive at a diagnosis. Learn how with the help of Mitchell 1’s 1Search Plus, you can repair trucks faster and get back on the road sooner in this blog.  
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When following the factory procedures for repairs, be sure to read all the notes, cautions and warnings provide. It might save you some grief in the end. SureTrack community member cgorzsas had a Jeep Liberty in their shop that came in with ABS issues even after repeated attempts to repair it. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Skip and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
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After replacing an engine twice in the same vehicle and still having strange mechanical and performance issues, you'd be pulling your hair out. SureTrack community member mdwoods1122 had a Chevrolet Equinox in their shop that came in with a blown engine. They replaced it twice and both times it wouldn't run right and seemed like it was blown again. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community members ericsautomotive, Richard_C and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
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