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Tips to Identify and Diagnose Transmission Failure
November 15, 2019
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
Meet the Mitchell 1 Team: Tom Southward
October 31, 2019
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
How Manager SE Can Help Power Your SocialCRM Program
October 30, 2019
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
Are you ready to repair ADAS?
October 21, 2019
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
ProDemand Update: Enhanced 1Search Plus Navigation
October 9, 2019
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
How to Quickly Find Engine Serial Numbers
October 4, 2019
Along with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the Engine Serial Number (ESN) plays a crucial role in determining the service information you require. Using the correct ESN helps pinpoint your actual service, repair or maintenance requirements information. Read More
Tire Inflation Made Easy
September 24, 2019
Keeping tires inflated to the proper pressure helps to improve tire life, fuel mileage and vehicle safety. Obviously, on a tractor and trailer there are a good number of tires to check and maintain. It takes time to check and balance the air pressure on 18 or more wheels. Thus, a tire inflation system can truly help the operator and maintenance personnel maintain uniform tire pressures with considerably less effort. Read More
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