Alldata Black 56dde4a32926a

ALLDATA

9412 Big Horn Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
800-697-2533
800-697-2533
916-684-6934

Products

The ALLDATA Shop Manager Pro is a shop management solution designed to handle demanding workloads for growing auto repair businesses. Fully integrated with ALLDATA Repair and ...
The ALLDATA Shop Manager now includes Nexpart Multi-Seller parts ordering, giving customers 24/7 access to leading parts suppliers, in addition to the AutoZone parts catalog currently...
The ALLDATA Inspections is designed to give shops the ability to jumpstart the customer check-in process curbside and perform digital vehicle inspections (DVIs) on a mobile phone...
The ALLDATA Instructor Toolkit is a resource for automotive and collision career and technical education (CTE) programs. The Instructor Toolkit was developed in partnership with...
The ALLDATA Shop Manager is designed to simplify the creation of everyday shop documents like estimates, repair orders, and invoices. It syncs seamlessly with ALLDATA Repair or...
ALLDATA Collision Advantage combines the power of ALLDATA Collision with the protection of estimate integration. Once a technician creates an estimate with any of the three major...
ALLDATA Diagnostics turns any tablet into a scan tool. ALLDATA Diagnostics has a Vehicle Connection Interface (VCI) that attaches to the vehicle's OBD-II port and links wirelessly...
The ALLDATA Repair is an online repair solution that delivers online OEM repair information directly from all manufacturers in a single, reliable source, with factory-direct diagrams...
With ALLDATA Repair Information, the shop has instant access to a single source of accurate, up-to-date OE-direct diagnosis, repair, and maintenance information. Available online...
The ALLDATA Mobile Repair App, for Android and iOS, offers portable access to ALLDATA's OEM diagnostic and repair information. The app is designed to increase productivity by ...

Press Releases

The technician connected a scan tool and found no diagnostic trouble codes.
The hill start assist system, which is designed to temporarily hold the brakes on while stopped on a hill until the driver can release the brake pedal and push on the accelerator...
Photo 33345833 © Edwardsamuel | Dreamstime.com
Bridge The Gap
An interview with ASE Education Foundation leaders
The truck was brought to the shop because the A/C was blowing warm air.
After a routine timing belt replacement, the technician noticed that the camshaft timing marks were off one tooth when tension was put on the belt.

Videos

In this video, Scott Brown, ASE Master Certified L1 Technician, provides tech tips on utilizing ALLDATA's Service Information.
In this video, Scott Brown, ASE Master Certified L1 Technician, provides tech tips on how to use the ALLDATA Diagnostics scan tool.
In this video, Scott Brown, ASE Master Certified L1 Technician, reviews the ALLDATA Diagnostics Scan Tool Application.
Wrenchin' Roger talks about new tools he's seen at AAPEX 2012. He received a tool demonstration of the new OTC Genisys Touch and discussed the guided test plan function similar...

Blogs

The customer brought their vehicle in with a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on and a loose fuel cap message displayed.
The truck was brought in because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on, idle speed was fluctuating, and no throttle response.
The truck was towed in because the engine would start and run but then die a few seconds later.
A customer brought their 2016 Chevy Silverado in because of a weird intermittent pinging noise after starting the engine.
A customer brought their 2017 Dodge Ram in due to the malfunction indicator light (MIL) being on.

News

Photo courtesy of ALLDATA
ALLDATA Diagnostic Intelligence
The tool combines OEM repair information, real-world repair data, and AI-assisted insights to help technicians diagnose vehicle's more efficiently.
The latest mobile version of Shop Manager Pro allows shops to manage daily operations from anywhere in the facility.
Among these solutions are the ALLDATA Shop Manager Pro, the ALLDATA Quick Specifications, and more.
The integration allows ALLDATA Repair Planner customers to import their estimates automatically.
Repair Planner is designed to automate the repair planning process and help shops integrate OEM accuracy.

Articles

Photo from Blue Planet Studio on Adobe Stock
ADAS
Having a consistent diagnostic approach to diagnosing ADAS systems.
Technician was advised the A/C system uses a compressor with a variable solenoid to control compressor engagement instead of a traditional clutch.
Mechanical contact between the Duty Cycle Purge (DCP) solenoid and the body of the vehicle could be the cause of the sound. The diagnosis involves isolating the DCP solenoid from...
Photo courtesy of ALLDATA
16 Dodge 5 Volt Ref Damage
The truck came to the shop because it was hesitating, stumbling and bogging on acceleration.
This dealership-turned-independent tech shares the top tools he uses for diagnosing a wide range of driveability issues.
The technician was unable to keep the vehicle running long enough to see any difference in the camshaft timing “actual” versus “desired” PID.
The vehicle has no fuel pressure, even after verifying voltage, swapping the fuel pump relay and replacing the fuel pump.
Audeliz "Junior" Meijas strives to figure out the problems on vehicles where no one else can. He uses these tools to help him achieve that goal.
Owner John Meyerhofer keeps his technicians up-to-date with training, while still maintaining a traditional repair shop.

ALLDATA Categories

Additional content from ALLDATA

A customer brought their 2013 Volvo in with a noticeable lack of throttle response.
A customer brought in their Mercedes GLC350e with an intermittent high voltage warning message.
Customer brought their 2017 Acura in because their A/C stopped working suddenly.
A customer brought their 2017 Chevy Express in because it lacked power and wouldn't go over 25 mph.
A customer brought their 2010 Mercedes Benz into the shop for an A/C compressor installation.
The vehicle was brought in because the engine kept overheating.
Customer brought in their 2020 Chevy Silverado because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on.
Dennis Shortino, an automotive diagnostic consultant at ALLDATA, walks through scan tool tests that could save you time.
Customer came into a repair shop concerned that their parking assist wasn't working.
A customer brought their 2016 Ford Transit into an auto shop with multiple warning lights on.
The owner of a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic took their car into the shop, truck lacked overall power and MIL was on.
Client brought their 2018 Subaru Forester in due to the malfunction indicator light (MIL) being on.