Auto repair shop software · #29 of 33
Mitchell 1 Manager SE
mitchell1.com
What it is
Mitchell 1 Manager SE is shop management software for independent repair businesses serving autos and light-duty trucks. It brings estimates, invoices, parts catalogs, inspections, scheduling and business reporting into shop workflows. Job View organizes labour and parts by job, tracks profitability and supports job-specific discounts. ProDemand repair information can supply labour and parts details for estimates, while integrated e-catalogs include Nexpart Multi-Seller and PartsTech. The Scheduler handles day, week, month or custom date ranges with drag-and-drop appointment and resource assignment. More than 180 reports and dashboards cover measures such as revenue, repair order profit, parts ordering and technician productivity. The product uses a hybrid-cloud model, with shop data stored locally and in the cloud in real time; Manager SE Connection also backs up data to a secure cloud location daily. Optional features include payment processing, digital inspections and text messaging. VOYOLink OBD-II devices can send diagnostic trouble codes and other telematics data. Pricing is available on request. Version 9.x requires Windows 10 version 22H2 or higher; Windows 11 64-bit is recommended, and Apple Silicon is not supported.
Who it suits. Manager SE is aimed at independent repair shops working on autos and light-duty trucks. It may suit shops that want scheduling, estimates, parts catalogs and business reporting in one system.
Good to know
- More than 180 integrated business reports.
- Scheduler supports drag-and-drop assignments.
- Daily cloud backup is available through Manager SE Connection.
- Technical support includes one-on-one training.
- Integrated parts catalogs search multiple suppliers.
Watch for
- Pricing is available on request.
- Version 9.x requires Windows 10 version 22H2 or higher.
- Apple Silicon is unsupported.
- Only one host computer is supported on a local network.
Manager SE combines core shop workflows with reporting, parts catalogs and hybrid-cloud data storage. Check the Windows requirements and local-network limit against the shop’s setup before adopting it.
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Plans and prices
Manager SE
on requestFor autos and light-duty trucks · independent repair shops
From Mitchell 1 Manager SE's own pricing page, read 5 October 2026. Every plan →
Getting started
- Visit the Manager SE website.
- Request pricing from Mitchell 1.
- Confirm the computer meets the Windows system requirements.
- Arrange installation and data-update assistance through technical support if needed.
- Contact technical support for one-on-one training.
On record
- Purpose
- Manager SE is shop management software for automotive repair businesses serving autos and light-duty trucks.
- Core features
- The product includes estimates and invoices, parts catalogs, mobile vehicle inspections, appointment and task scheduling, and more than 180 reports.
- Business management
- Its reports and dashboards provide real-time views of revenue, scheduling, productivity, parts ordering, and technician efficiency.
- Data backup
- Manager SE Connection automatically backs up shop management data to a secure cloud location every day.
- Vehicle monitoring
- VOYOLink plug-and-play OBD-II devices can send diagnostic trouble codes and other telematics data to Manager SE.
- Optional features
- Optional features include integrated payment processing, digital vehicle inspections, and text messaging tools.
- Support
- Mitchell 1 says Manager SE customers receive technical support at no additional cost, including one-on-one training; its technical support page handles software, installation, and data-update assistance.
- System requirements
- Manager SE 9.x requires Windows 10 version 22H2 or higher; Windows 11 64-bit is recommended, and Apple Silicon is not supported.
- Network limitation
- Only one host computer is supported on a local network; shops at the same location should use separate local networks.
- Company history
- Mitchell 1 says it began in 1918 with a focus on providing information to help people fix cars.
- Company address
- Mitchell 1 lists its address as 16067 Babcock St., San Diego, California 92127.
- Purpose
- Manager SE is shop management software for managing shop operations, repairs and customer service from estimates through invoices.
- Reporting
- It includes more than 180 integrated business reports covering measures such as sales, repair order profit and technician productivity.
- Scheduling
- Its Scheduler supports day, week, month or custom date ranges, with drag-and-drop appointment and resource assignment.
- Estimate approval
- Yes
- Parts inventory
- Yes
- Vehicle service history
- Yes
- Work order management
- Yes
- Digital inspections
- Yes
- Estimate approvals
- Yes
- Parts inventory
- Yes
- Technician time tracking
- Yes
- Vehicle history
- Yes
- Work-order management
- Yes
- Work orders
- Yes
- Digital inspections
- Yes
- Parts inventory
- Yes
- Parts inventory
- Yes
- Parts inventory
- Yes
- Vehicle service history
- Yes
Questions
How much does Manager SE cost?
Pricing is available on request.
Which businesses is Manager SE for?
It is presented for independent automotive repair shops serving autos and light-duty trucks.
Which platforms does it support?
The listed platforms are web and Windows. Version 9.x requires Windows 10 version 22H2 or higher; Windows 11 64-bit is recommended, and Apple Silicon is not supported.
Does it include digital vehicle inspections?
Digital vehicle inspections are an optional feature. Mobile vehicle inspections are included among the product's core features.
What accounting products can it connect with?
AccountingLink is listed as an integration. Compatible options include QuickBooks Desktop and Online, Sage Intacct, NetSuite and Sage 50, subject to availability confirmation.
What support comes with Manager SE?
Customers receive technical support at no additional cost, including one-on-one training. Support covers software, installation and data-update assistance.