SureTrack Community Fix: Can’t Lock That VW
October 12, 2021
A car that can't be locked is a security issue for the owner. Usually this comes down to a switch or a module problem but not always. SureTrack community member griffsautoservice had a Volkswagen Jetta that couldn't be locked with the keys or the fobs. It was a head scratching problem for them but they finally figured it out. The fix is documented below. Read More
5 Ways Auto Shop Marketing Has Become More Important Than Ever – Part 5
October 11, 2021
Unfortunately not every auto repair shop has the benefit of services like SocialCRM auto repair marketing available in-house. But our team has identified five ways marketing can help your shop enhance customer engagement and bring in more business and we’re going to share them with you in this five-part blog series…here is part 5! Read More
SureTrack Real Fix: Throttling Issue
October 5, 2021
The throttle body on vehicles controls the air provided to the engine for combustion. There several controls related to its function and when one goes bad the vehicle won't run right. Follow this Real Fix to see how code P2101 was diagnosed on this vehicle and how the issue was resolved. Read More
Featured TPMS Tip: General Motors/Chevrolet Colorado and Canyon, 2006-12
October 4, 2021
Mitchell 1 provides TPMS information to Modern Tire Dealer, an award-winning publication that writes editorial content geared to independent tire dealers. We’re sharing this content in our blog, with a link to the Modern Tire Dealer website where you can read the article in full. The TPMS information in this article may also be accessed in the reset procedures tab in our ProDemand® auto repair information software, along with other important reset procedure data for the selected vehicle.
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SURETRACK Community Add a Tech
October 3, 2021
Need to make a new SureTrack account for your technicians? Follow the steps in this blog and enable your techs to access thousands of fixes from auto professionals like yourself. Read More
SureTrack Community Fix: Can’t Keep It In Gear
September 29, 2021
Having to figure out what's wrong with a vehicle after someone else works on it can be a challenge. In this case, a rebuilt transmission has to be torn down to find the cause. SureTrack community member MIKE1968 had a Ford F150 in the shop that would fall out of gear when coming to a stop. They posed their question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member 1Quick6 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly. Read More
5 Ways Auto Shop Marketing Has Become More Important Than Ever – Part 4
September 27, 2021
Unfortunately not every auto repair shop has the benefit of services like SocialCRM auto repair marketing available in-house. But our team has identified five ways marketing can help your shop enhance customer engagement and bring in more business and we’re going to share them with you in this five-part blog series…here is part 4! Read More
