TSB vs. Recall: What’s the Difference and What Should You Do About Each?
If your shop mentioned a TSB, or a mail notice showed up about a recall, you’re probably asking the same two questions most people ask: is this going to cost me anything, and am I required to get it fixed? The two terms get lumped together constantly, but they mean very different things for your […]
What Is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)? Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve searched “What is a TSB,” it’s usually because a shop mentioned one on your repair order, or you found a reference to one online and aren’t sure what it means for you. The two questions people actually want answered are simple: is this the same as a recall, and am I going to […]
ALLDATA vs Mitchell 1: Which OEM Repair Software Should Your Shop Use in 2026?
Quick verdict: Choose ALLDATA if you want the closest thing to the manufacturer’s original, unedited service documentation. Choose Mitchell 1 ProDemand if you want repair data bundled with shop management and estimating in one system. Both are strong, both are expensive, and both still make you dig for the answer — which is where the […]
7 Best ALLDATA Alternatives for Independent Shops in 2026
If you’re reading this, you already know what ALLDATA does well: deep, unmodified OEM data across a huge range of makes. What you’re looking for is what else is out there — whether that’s lower cost, faster lookup at the vehicle, better mobile support, or an AI-native way to get to the answer instead of […]
Best OEM Repair Software for Auto Repair Shops
Quick answer: “Best” depends on what you’re optimizing for. Legacy databases like ALLDATA and Mitchell 1 ProDemand offer the deepest OEM catalog coverage and are the industry default. Identifix Direct-Hit adds crowd-sourced confirmed fixes on top of OEM data for common repairs. A newer category — AI-powered answer-access tools like Jayda — searches licensed OEM […]
How to Choose OEM Repair Software
Quick answer: Choose OEM repair software by evaluating five things in order: vehicle coverage for the makes you actually service, how current the data is, whether answers are sourced from licensed OEM content or AI-generated, the real pricing structure (not just the sticker price), and how it fits your team’s actual workflow. Run a real […]