Shop Connection Blog

When researching service and/or parts information for a Caterpillar engine it is very important to include the Arrangement Number (AN) along with the Engine Serial Number (ESN). The AN is a breakdown of the different components used in your specific engine. Items such as piston group, cylinder head group, fuel system group and all other components are described in detail.
Read More

Mitchell 1’s new Enhanced Wiring Diagrams were recently reviewed by Scott Brown of VehicleServicePros.com and Owner of Connie & Dick’s Service Center of Claremont, CA. Below Scott provides his first hand review and insight on the enhanced wiring diagrams and how they can be a benefit to your repair needs.
Read More

Sounds associated with gears and bearings vary or disappear depending on the gear position selected and vehicle speed. From those sound clues, the technician may look at the transmission power flow charts to determine which gears and bearings are in operation when the sound occurs. Once the noise has been isolated, it may be time to pull the transmission out of the truck to take a look inside. This is when things get exciting.
Read More

At Mitchell 1, we like to take the time to recognize our team. We have many auto repair experts here who have at one point or another been on the front lines of the automotive repair industry and know the ins and outs of the product itself. These professionals are not only passionate about the automotive industry but are also excited to share small nuggets of wisdom about automotive repair and hopefully making life in the shop a bit easier.
Read More

The SocialCRM automotive digital marketing service is powerful tools helping automotive repair shop owners establish better relationships with their customers. With the use of automated emails & text message, shops can notify vehicle owners of their upcoming services and more!
Read More

We’ve all heard the old adage, “no news is good news.” While that saying may sound encouraging, the logical part of our mind probably wonders what’s going on with the “no news” part. See how TruckSeries can help you be ahead of the curve when it comes to ADAS.
Read More

The latest ProDemand update is focused on enhancing our 1Search Plus feature. We've updated our search results for both the repair information and the estimate guide information.
Read More