Mitchell 1 Celebrates Century of Innovation
In 2018, Mitchell 1 will celebrate 100 years of innovation and is dedicating its fall sweepstakes to "Thank You Thursdays."

Image courtesy of Mitchell 1

Image courtesy of Mitchell 1
Mitchell 1 announced the return of the “Thank You Thursdays” Facebook sweepstakes, running now through Nov. 23, 2017. Each week, one lucky winner will be chosen to receive a $100 gift card, with two winners to be named on Thanksgiving Day.
“In the coming year, Mitchell 1 will be celebrating 100 years of innovation, so we wanted to dedicate our fall ‘Thank You Thursdays’ sweepstakes to the many generations of auto service professionals who have supported us through the decades,” said Nick DiVerde, senior marketing director for Mitchell 1. “As we celebrate this major milestone, we’re also looking to the future with leading-edge auto repair information solutions to help shops work more efficiently. This sweepstake is just one little way for us to show appreciation to our industry and say ‘thanks.’”
Entering the “Thank You Thursdays” sweepstakes is quick and easy. Facebook users can enter on the Mitchell 1 Facebook page by clicking on the “Enter Now” box and filling out the online entry form.
Mitchell 1 has been a leading provider of repair information solutions to the motor vehicle industry since 1918 and offers a complete line of integrated software and services to help automotive and commercial truck professionals improve productivity and profitability. From repair information with real-world fixes to shop management software and marketing services, auto and truck repair businesses rely on Mitchell 1 for end-to-end process efficiency.
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