Texting Your Customers: Mobile Texting Regulations for Auto Shops
April 9, 2021
Is
your texting service provider putting your shop at risk for substantial fines by the FCC? This blog is an update on an older blog of the same subject, but is as informational as ever.
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your texting service provider putting your shop at risk for substantial fines by the FCC? This blog is an update on an older blog of the same subject, but is as informational as ever. Read More
Featured TPMS Tip: Nissan Altima 2007-2013
April 8, 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. Read More
TruckSeries Introduces ADAS QuickLink
April 7, 2021
The new ADAS QuickLink navigates you to a list of components in the ADAS system, presenting a consolidated view of the component/system names, jobs that may require calibration, special tools needed, or if a scan tool is required. Read More
SureTrack Real Fix: Hard Starting Mazda
The evaporative emissions systems (EVAP) on vehicles is typically pretty straightforward and an important part of keeping the emissions in check. But when something goes wrong it can cause various issues. Follow this Real Fix to see how a hard starting Mazda with codes P0455 and P2187 was diagnosed and repaired. Read More
ALIGNMENT BASICS 101
A major cost of operating a fleet of trucks on the road daily is the cost of tires. Along with a good maintenance program that includes wheel balancing and tire rotation it is always a good idea to follow OEM recommendations for a Front End Alignment. Learn how Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries can help you master those alignment basics and get your trucks running smooth in this blog. Read More
SureTrack Community Fix: Misfire On My Mind
March 30, 2021
Replacing a vehicle's engine with a used one has its risks as you're going to be counting on it working as it should. SureTrack community member MobleMech had a 2015 Camaro in their shop that came in with a misfire on cylinder one due to engine damage. They replaced it with a used engine and again had a misfire on cylinder one. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Jamesbellam and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly. Read More
ProDemand is Part of Your Team: How Auto Repair Software Can Improve Your Sales?
Long turnaround times? Stacks of repair orders piling up? Service bays backed up? Spinning your wheels finding the fix for those difficult repairs? Receiving grievances from your technician staff? Stressed? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you can take that long overdue breath as Mitchell 1 is here to help! Learn how in this blog. Read More
