Mitchell 1’s OnDemand5.com Goes Global with New Google Language Translation Tool
This new tool is particularity useful to translate the popular online program into a variety of different languages, including Spanish, French, Korean and Vietnamese.
TechUpdate: Auto Repair Shop Information Systems
Information is power…
Top 5 Tools: Ernie Orgar Jr., Basset’s Service Center
Ernie Orgar Jr., technician Basset’s Service Center Rochester, NY Editor’s note: Ernie was kind enough to send us a few categories of his Top 5 Favorite Tools, so this month, we’re expanding to include his favorite Brake, Diagnostic, Exhaust and Striking tools. Here are my Top 5 Brake Tools: Mac Tools 3” Encapsulated Wire Brush
Diagnostics Made Easier with APRA’s AutoElectricPro.com
The highly acclaimed automotive electrical wiring diagram website www.AutoElectricPro.Com from the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has recently been updated with the latest data.
Mitchell 1 Celebrates 20 Years of OnDemand Product Excellence
Mitchell 1 was on the cutting edge of technology in 1989 when it launched its OnDemand repair information system for professional service technicians. Since that time, Mitchell 1 has clearly emerged as the industry leader; continuously supplying comprehensive repair information to serve the ever-changing landscape of the automotive aftermarket.
Tech Feature: BMW and J2534 Pass-Thru Programming
In the U.S., 8 percent of the cars on the road are European vehicles. OK, that doesn’t sound like much, but think of it this way: an average repair yields more dollars per repair than most domestic and Asian vehicles. In most cases, each repair pays better. Plus, the vehicle owners have more invested into the vehicle, so they want to spend the money to fix their vehicle correctly. That 8 percent of cars on the road can pack a powerful punch when it comes to automotive repair shops making money.
Federated Autoi Integrates with Mitchell 1
Federated Auto Parts has partnered with Mitchell 1 to integrate its Teamworks/Business Performance Services products with the Federated Autoi Network. The comprehensive Federated Autoi Network consists of online parts catalogs and ordering, job-quoting, technical reference material, labor guides, shop management tools and a myriad of other ….
ACDelco Adds Advanced Technology Training, Expands Youth Outreach
ACDelco recognizes the importance of training both current and future technicians and shop owners so they can stay up to date with the rapid changes in the automotive aftermarket. To continue to meet or exceed these technicians’ and shop owners’ needs, ACDelco is enhancing its industry-leading training offerings. In addition, ACDelco has further expanded its outreach to future technicians by ….
Mitchell 1’s OnDemand5.com with Google Search Receives More than One Million Hits a Month
Mitchell 1 integrated its OnDemand5.com with the Google search feature in April of 2008. Since then, the site has received more than one million hits a month. OnDemand5.com’s new Google search incorporates features such as Google’s own spell check feature, search results with context information, and a "search suggest" feature that helps users ….
Tech Update: Scan Tools & Code Readers
One thing you can always count on in the automotive repair business is that diagnostic equipment is constantly changing. It must to keep pace with changing automotive technology. So the latest crop of scan tools and code readers have more features, more capabilities and give you more bang for your buck than ever before. There’s