Mitchell 1 has introduced ProDemand+, a new add-on to its ProDemand repair information platform that gives mechanical repair shops access to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) collision and body repair procedures.
The new offering combines mechanical diagnostics, repair and maintenance information with OEM procedures and specifications covering body and frame repairs, materials, paint and refinishing.
The company said the expanded information is intended to help mechanical repair shops assess and perform certain body-related repairs that might otherwise be outsourced.
“Today’s vehicles are more interconnected than ever, and the line between mechanical and body-related repairs continues to blur,” said Cami Hermann, marketing director for Mitchell 1. “ProDemand+ gives mechanical shops access to expanded OEM repair information to confidently evaluate and take on certain body-related repairs they may have previously outsourced. This creates new opportunities for shops to keep more work in-house, increase revenue and better serve their customers.”
The platform is designed to support repairs involving bumpers, mirrors, sensors and other body-mounted components, particularly those connected to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
These repairs can require specific sensor positioning and calibration procedures. ProDemand+ provides access to OEM requirements and related vehicle system information to help technicians determine the scope of repairs before beginning work.
Mitchell 1 said the additional information can also help shops assess whether a repair falls within their equipment, training and technical capabilities, while continuing to refer major collision and structural work to qualified specialists.
The existing ProDemand platform provides diagnostic and repair information through its 1Search Plus system, including interactive wiring diagrams, ADAS information, labour times, technical service bulletins and recalls.
ProDemand also integrates with Mitchell 1’s Manager SE shop management software. ProDemand+ is available as an optional add-on to the platform.
