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Accept auto repair payments in Mitchell 1 with Helcim
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About Extension
Mitchell 1 provides shop management and repair information software for automotive businesses. Helcim enables shops to collect payments securely while maintaining operational workflows.
The Helcim Payment Extension is an independent productivity tool designed to help you work more efficiently across your favorite platforms. Please note that this extension is not a direct API integration and is not officially sponsored, authorized, or endorsed by Mitchell1 or the third-party software providers it supports. Instead, it acts as a smart bridge in your browser, automating the manual entry of your Helcim payment data into other apps to save you time. We are proud to offer this innovative solution to give you more flexibility and choice in how you manage your business data!
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Features
Streamline front-desk operations.
Reduce double entry and manual updates—payments flow through Helcim while your administrative staff stays in Mitchell 1.
Collect payments inside Mitchell 1.
Take payments for appointments, invoices, and outstanding balances directly inside Mitchell 1 without switching systems.
Lower your payment processing fees.
Helcim’s transparent interchange-plus pricing offers a more affordable alternative to Mitchell 1's default payment provider.
Secure payment handling
Helcim safeguards client payment data with card tokenization and comprehensive PCI program backed by annual audits—ensuring secure, fast, and reliable checkout.
How it works with Helcim
The Helcim Payment Extension enables payments to be processed through Helcim while Mitchell 1 continues to manage shop operations, estimates, and invoicing. Transactions are reported and deposited in Helcim, while operational data remains in Mitchell 1. Refunds or changes made outside the system may require manual updates. Invoice currency must match your Helcim account currency.
Requirements
Setup
Sign up with Helcim
Create a free Helcim account. If you already have one, you can skip this step.
Install the Helcim Payment Extension
Install the Helcim Payment Extension to your browser from the Chrome Store.
Connect your active Helcim account
Follow the guide that appears after downloading the extension. It will prompt you to log in to your Helcim account to sync the extension, and then select a currency.
Connect your Helcim hardware (optional)
If you have a Card Reader or Smart Terminal, you can pair it by copy-pasting your 4-digit device code onto your Payment Extensions tab.
Frequently asked questions
Can Helcim Payment Extension reduce Mitchell 1's payment processing fees?
Yes — Helcim’s interchange-plus pricing is often much cheaper than flat-rate fees.
Can Helcim integrate with Mitchell 1's invoicing?
Yes — you can integrate Helcim with Mitchell 1 using the Payment Extension.
What are the advantages of using Helcim on Mitchell 1?
You get lower fees, ability to process card-present transactions, faster workflows, and reduced manual reconciliation across your invoices.
Is the Helcim Payment Extension an alternative to Mitchell 1's payment processor?
Yes — Helcim Payment Extension provides affordable payment processing which can be an alternative to Mitchell 1's built-in payment system.
Is this a formal integration with Mitchell1?
No - Helcim's Payment Extension is a no-code browser extension that enables you to use your Helcim merchant account with the software you love directly from your browser. Unlike formal integrations, there is no setup or technical expertise required.