Shop Connection Blog

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.
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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.
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Just as all vehicles do, when they need service or repair they will be brought into your shop. But even something as simple as replacing a headlight bulb can require complicated calibrations and adjustments due to these new ADAS features. At Mitchell 1 we’ve compiled a collection of great reads and listens that can help explain why integrating ADAS into your shop's future plans is the way to go.
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Vehicle noises and vibration can be a big challenge for service technicians. There are several factors that will greatly help the technician to make a quick and accurate noise/vibration diagnosis. Mitchell 1's TruckSeries can help you "fine tune" your diagnosis quickly.
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Part 2 of the “What is ADAS” series ADAS presents a variety of challenges for auto repair shops. Primarily, there are three challenges that every auto repair shop must reckon with as ADAS features become more common. Auto repair shops need to understand the relationship between components and ADAS features. There needs to be an intimate understanding of...
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Some of the most exciting innovations in the automotive industry over the last decade have been related to safety. The best minds in the business are focused on trying to make the driver, passengers and the car itself as safe as possible. One of the greatest innovations are Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), a new category of safety technologies that is becoming more and more common in newer model vehicles.
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Mitchell 1 is known for our full-color, system wiring diagrams. Learn more about the diagrams including an overview of the latest features added to ProDemand.
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