Shop Connection Blog

Over the past few years, our Manager SE has quietly evolved into a hybrid desktop/cloud shop management solution. This is the first of several blog posts to help explain to you how this was possible and the specific benefits that are provided by this configuration.
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Time is money when you are working flat rate but maybe some of these accidents could have been prevented by taking the little extra time it takes to research the jack and lifting information.  Take advantage of all the information provided in Truck Series to lift that truck safely and prevent a possible accident.
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Troubleshooting today’s complex systems, especially electrical systems, requires you to do your homework before you even approach the car. If you can get some help and additional tools, then troubleshooting becomes easier. Learn about tools at your disposal in this “Shop Talk Live” video conversation.
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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 either the TPMS or the reset procedures quick link in our ProDemand® auto repair information software, along with other important reset procedure data for the selected vehicle.
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While road hazards may not be avoidable and are well beyond the control of the technician in the shop, tire maintenance is a step technicians may take to keep tires in good order. Learn how Mitchell1 TruckSeries can help you out here.
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Today’s vehicles are becoming ever more complex - especially with regard to electrical systems. Mitchell 1 has three tips that every auto repair technician should keep in mind to supercharge your accuracy and efficiency when working on electrical systems. If you're not following these electrical testing processes, you could be missing out on something big early on in your diagnosis!
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There is no question that being familiar with a fault code — both the cause and correction — can be a great time-saver for the technician. After all, some diagnostic procedures can take a lot of time and effort as the technician works through the diagnostic steps to systematically eliminate potential issues. By knowing where the fault generally occurs, the technician can go directly there without going through all the steps that lead to that problem point. But, this can be risky. Learn how Mitchell 1 TruckSeries can help you out!
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