Mitchell 1 Explained

Mitchell 1
Type:	Private
Key People:	Dave Ellingen (President)
Industry:	Automotive aftermarket
Location City:	4S Ranch, California
Location Country:	United States

Mitchell 1 is an American company that produces software for automobile repair shops. Founded in 1918, the company started as a private book publisher and service engineering company. It provided the first specifications and diagrams of vehicle electrical systems for both automotive technicians, and the general public. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and its ownership is currently held by Snap-on Tools, Inc. (85%) and NAPA (15%).^[1]

Mitchell 1 and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence are sponsors of the ASE Technician of the Year award.^[2] In August 2009, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) recognized Mitchell 1 with the 2009 Friends of NACAT Award.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Grom . Samuel . 2022-11-28 . Mitchell 1 Makes Enhancements to Manager SE . 2022-11-29 . Tire Review Magazine . en-US.
2. Web site: Mitchell 1, ASE award Technician of the Future . Motor Age . December 1, 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716025209/http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=644528. July 16, 2011.
3. Web site: Mitchell 1 Receives 2009 'Friends of NACAT' Award . Aftermarket Business . September 3, 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090911122108/http://www.aftermarketnews.com/Item/63254/mitchell_1_receives_2009_friends_of_nacat_award.aspx. September 11, 2009.
4. Web site: Mitchell1 Integrations . Kolla Mitchell1 API Integrations.