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Mitchell 1 texting utility now available in Canada

Mitchell 1 announces MessageCenter, the texting app integrated with the Manager SE shop management system, is now available in Canada. “Texting expedites customer approvals for discovered repair work and enhances customer communication in general,” said Tim McDonnell,...

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U.S. report: electric vehicles will take decades to dominate

Electric vehicles (EVs) are entering the market at a rapid pace, but it could take decades for these vehicles to become more ubiquitous across the entire U.S. vehicle fleet, according to a new report released by the Fuels Institute "State of Transportation Energy...

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TPMS Retrofit Kit from Schrader ideal for off-road vehicles

Schrader’s TPMS Retrofit Kit is a sleek way to monitor tire pressure in vehicles built before 2008 that were not equipped with TPMS system from the manufacturer. Retrofit kits monitor and display tire pressure, temperature, and warn a driver when tires are...

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Fall SMART interactive training courses available online

Veteran industry trainer and RPM Training founder , and Indie Garage contributor, Murray Voth is offering his newly updated SMART Management Training program online for fall 2020. Murray Voth RPM Training The SMART (Service, Management And Results Training) Program...

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Snap-on intros Pass Thru Assistant for J2534

The new Snap-on Pass Thru Assistant (PTA) expands automotive repair and collision technicians’ J2534 programming capabilities, making it easier than ever for them to keep vehicles in the shop, finish the job correctly, and increase profits and customer satisfaction....

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Free Navistar 12-volt, no-idle unit webinar

Free Navistar 12-volt, no-idle unit webinar

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, Aug. 21 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Navistar 12-Volt, No-Idle Unit.” This webinar will focus on the Navistar 12-volt, no-idle unit with guest...

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Tire changer video from John Bean shows business benefits

A new video from John Bean highlights how innovative tire changer technology can help shops grow their businesses with improved efficiency and productivity. “Our new video shows how easy it is to change tires with a wide range of wheels and demonstrates how advanced...

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