Mitchell 1 Manager Marks 20th Anniversary With Major Enhancements To Streamline Workflow
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its shop management software, Mitchell 1 has made major enhancements in the latest edition of the software, Manager SE version 7.0, that will help auto repair shop owners work more efficiently. The enhancements include: • New Scheduler — The next generation of the shop scheduler/calendar is now built in
Mitchell 1 Unveils Enhancements To Streamline ProDemand User Experience
As part of Mitchell 1’s continual product improvement process and in direct response to customer feedback, enhancements have recently been introduced to ProDemand, Mitchell 1’s automotive repair, diagnostic and maintenance information software. “The latest enhancements are just the next step in our efforts to continuously add new features and data to our software solutions and improve
Auto Care Association Unveils First-Ever State Of The Auto Care Industry Report At Inaugural Industry Forum In Washington, D.C.
The Auto Care Association unveiled its first-ever annual State of the Auto Care Industry Report April 29 at the inaugural State of the Auto Care Industry Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Marcus Jadotte, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis for the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, was
OTC Announces ‘Diagnostics For Life’ Program
OTC has launched the “Diagnostics for Life” program and new Bravo 2.0 software in North America for the Encore diagnostic tool. The new program provides a lifetime warranty on hardware, expanded technical service hours and a software overhaul. According to OTC, these efforts were based on direct Encore owner feedback. The software update, Bravo 2.0, is
Diagnostic Strategies For Solving TPMS Errors
The first step in any diagnostic strategy is to figure out whether or not your customer’s vehicle actually has a TPMS problem. Any number of things can cause the TPMS warning light to come on or flash. The light should illuminate when a tire is low, and should eventually go out after the low tire has been inflated to its recommended pressure. If the light remains on after checking/inflating the tires, or if it flashes and remains illuminated, it may signal a TPMS problem that will require further diagnosis.
CARDONE Innovation Team Announces New Products
CARDONE Industries has introduced several new products to its portfolio of automotive replacement parts. Electronic braking units have been added to the company’s remanufactured brakes offering. According to CARDONE, the electronic braking units provide technicians a reliable, yet affordable alternative to the OE dealer. Options for diesel vehicle repairs also been expanded with the introduction
New ACDelco CONNECTION Better Links Shops With Parts, Info
ACDelco says it believes finding the right parts to fix customers’ cars – and the technical and business support to do so – should be quick and easy. The new ACDelco CONNECTION, which replaces WIP, is an online parts catalog and stand-alone ordering system for parts sales that also incorporates the latest trade news, business
Electric Power Steering: Past, Present and Future
Electric power steering is fast becoming a standard feature on new vehicles, but it’s not an emerging technology, as it’s been in the field for the better part of two decades. One of the first domestic applications that almost made it to production was the Pontiac Fiero. The 1989 model was going to have an
Bendix Announces Next Generation Of Commercial Vehicle Active Safety Systems
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will launch the next generation of its active safety technologies in 2015, introducing stationary vehicle braking and other functions currently not available in North America. According to Bendix, the next-generation technology significantly enhances the performance of its existing systems through stronger, deeper integration and upgraded components. It also delivers alert
Raybestos Brand Brakes Expands Social Media Program
Raybestos brand brakes has expanded its social media program with a new Facebook page and Twitter feed for automotive service professionals and other important industry audiences. “Social media is another way for us to directly communicate with and hear from our loyal professional customers, so we added Facebook and Twitter just for them,” said Kristin