Software - Alldata
When I work on a vehicle, one of the tools I grab most is a piece of software called Alldata. I have been using Alldata for years. It has been my go-to source for wire schematics, step by step procedures, and general information about a vehicle.
Alldata has many different resources for repair shops and collision shops. They even have limited use for DIY mechanics that do not need a full subscription to their service. The only thing I have used is the repair software, but if the other software is as good as the repair software, then I’m sure it’s high quality.
Price can range from $179/month to $227/month. If you are a shop that repairs a decent amount of vehicles each week, then it is totally worth it. Of course, for the DIY is much cheaper ranging from $30 for a one year subscription or $50 for a five year subscription.
Some of my favorite features on Alldata are:
The Wiring Diagrams - Alldata has updated wiring diagrams that can highlight a wire to make it easier to track through the page.
Technical Service Bulletins(TSBs) - It’s much easier to locate a problem if it has been identified by the manufacture.
Community - Alldata has its own community that posts problems and solutions for a specific vehicle that you are repairing.
Repair Procedures - The step by step processes are easy to read and come with pictures (most of the time).
Updates - Alldata stays up to date with recent information provided by the manufacture
Overall Alldata has been a game changer for the automotive repair industry. Any shop that does not have this piece of software should look into purchasing it.
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