Mitchell 1 introduces ProDemand estimate guide enhancements

Nov. 10, 2020
The upcoming release of Mitchell 1’s ProDemand auto repair information software introduces enhancements to the estimate guide module that will streamline the user experience.
The upcoming release of Mitchell 1’s ProDemand® auto repair information software introduces enhancements to the estimate guide module that will streamline the user experience. Service writers and shop managers will benefit from having labor times, OEM parts pricing and part diagrams consolidated on a single page, making it faster to find the information and elements needed for the estimate.

“Mitchell 1 has been the leader in mechanical labor estimates for over half a century. Our ProDemand team works continuously to develop new features that help improve the user experience,” said Gary Hixson, senior product marketing manager for ProDemand, Mitchell 1. “The latest enhancements make it faster and easier than ever to navigate directly to the information needed to kick off the repair process with an estimate that paves the way for an efficient, profitable job.”

Enhancements that help streamline the user experience include:
• Streamlined navigation to reduce clicks and speed lookups and estimates
• Labor times, OEM parts pricing and part diagrams consolidated on a single page
• Increased download speed for faster delivery of information
• Easy access to parts graphics make mechanical estimating easier than ever
• User-friendly display of maintenance and fluids information including auto-expand capability,
search and mileage interval display
• Automated calculations and the ability to add or subtract part quantities to the quote with a
single click

The ProDemand Estimate Guide is integrated with the Mitchell 1 shop management software, Manager SETM, giving shops instant access to maintenance schedules, TSBs, recalls, tracking and industry-leading labor guides directly from the system’s dashboard.

ProDemand provides complete OEM repair, estimating and maintenance information with exclusive SureTrack real-world insights in a single lookup. The 1Search Plus search engine returns auto repair information in a user-friendly graphical "card" layout aligned with a technician’s workflow. Key features include expert-based Real Fixes, ADAS quick reference, interactive color wiring diagrams, the latest TSBs, common repair procedures, and a Top 10 Repairs dashboard displaying the most common issues for the selected vehicle.

For more information about Mitchell 1, visit www.mitchell1.com, call (888) 724-6742, or locate an independent sales consultant at www.mitchellrep.com.

About Mitchell 1

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mitchell 1 has been a leading provider of repair information solutions to the motor vehicle industry for more than 100 years. Mitchell 1 offers a complete line of integrated repair shop software and services to help automotive and commercial truck professionals improve productivity and profitability. ProDemand® optimized with SureTrack® is the most complete solution for OEM and real-world repair information and diagnostics. Manager SE is the industry standard for mechanical estimating and shop management information. The SocialCRM shop marketing service delivers automated marketing and customer engagement tools to help shop owners improve their bottom line profits. For the commercial trucking segment, TruckSeries provides information required to estimate labor times, diagnose and repair all makes of Class 4-8 trucks. For more information about Mitchell 1 products and services, visit the company’s website at mitchell1.com. Follow Mitchell 1 on social media at https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell1ShopSolutions, https://www.instagram.com/mitchell1shopsolutions and https://twitter.com/Mitchell1.

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