Indie Garage Articles

Mitchell 1 intros Job View feature in Manager SE

The latest software release of the Mitchell 1 Manager SE shop management system introduces Job View, a powerful new feature that improves the clarity and organization of estimates and invoices for auto repair shops. Job View is among the productivity enhancements...

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Webinar from ASE: Exploring Essential Alignment Angles

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Exploring Essential Alignment Angles.” In this webinar, Tony Salas of ATech Training will...

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Report highlights ADAS challenges facing service sector

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ Mobility Technology Council (MTC) published an industry white paper identifying challenges with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibrations and highlighting several recommendations to address them.   The MTC, in partnership...

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SEMA announces Battle of the Builders Top 40

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 40 builders in the 2024 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish competition. Battle of the Builders is the aftermarket industry's ultimate vehicle competition, and the program is...

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Free Webinar on ASE Auto Standards Updates

The ASE Education Foundation is hosting a free professional development webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “ASE Auto Standards Updates.” In this webinar, Mike Coley, George Arrants and Marlo Miranda with the ASE Education Foundation will review the...

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SEMA announces Best New Products Award winners

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced its Best New Products Award winners during the 2024 SEMA Show. The awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products that will be consumable in 2025. More than 1,600...

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Indie Garage: Prepping for Winter

Indie Garage: Prepping for Winter

In the latest Indie Garage, we ask three top shops what they do to prepare for winter with their teams and their customers. You'll find what they had to say informative and, maybe a bit inspirational.Also in the issue we offer Key Business Metrics in Inforgraphic...

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