FIRST TWO MITCHELL 1 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TRAINING WORKSHOPS POPULAR, INFORMATIVE

POWAY, California (November 1, 2005) – A total of more than 250 shop owners and service professionals attended the recent Mitchell 1 Management System Training Workshops held in San Diego, CA and Atlantic City, NJ. The two-day workshops were the first offerings in a new series of special training sessions designed to help new and longtime users of the Mitchell 1 management system how to get the most out of their software.

Led by Mitchell 1 Senior Product Manager for Shop Management John Dwulet, and National Training Manager, Tim McDonnell, attendees gained valuable insights on the best tips and tricks to help streamline their shop management activities. The team also taught users how to set up and manage electronic parts ordering and utilize the software’s customer retention marketing functions to help generate additional business opportunities.

The two experts led a Q & A session for participants and provided each with a program presentation manual. Mitchell 1 has slated six (6) training workshops for 2006. Dates and locations will be announced early next year in the popular Mitchell 1 Shop Management Forum.

About Mitchell 1

Headquartered in Poway, California, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry for more than 80 years. The Mitchell 1 family of products includes a complete line of integrated software tools designed to improve repair shop productivity. Mitchell 1’s OnDemand5 product line represents the next generation of innovative repair, estimating and management software. Mitchell 1 Premiere Club, an exclusive rewards club, gives added value and services to loyal customers. Mitchell 1 is a recipient of the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence award and currently has 11 Quadruple Master Technicians on its editorial staff. For more information on Mitchell 1 products and services, automotive professionals can log onto the company’s website at www.mitchell1.com