Alldata

Alldata provides vehicle repair shops with factory repair procedures in unedited form, alongside diagnostic tools and software to run the business. It was founded in 1986 in Elk Grove, California, and has been owned by the parts retailer AutoZone since 1996. Its data covers most vehicles now on the road.

What Alldata offers

• ALLDATA Repair — online mechanical repair information and procedures taken directly from manufacturers.
• ALLDATA Collision — manufacturer body repair procedures for collision shops.
• ALLDATA Manage Online — shop management software with business reporting.
• ALLDATA Mobile — mobile access to information and basic diagnostics.
• Tech-Assist — phone diagnostic help from ASE Certified Master Technicians.
• Community — a repair forum, included with Repair and Collision, where technicians share practical fixes.

Who it works with

Professional mechanical and collision repair shops worldwide. The company reports over 115,000 subscribers and 400,000 technicians, and runs a European arm.

Key facts

• Based in: Elk Grove, California
• Founded: 1986
• Owner: AutoZone, since 1996
• Coverage: Repair information for 95% of vehicles on the road, as stated