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Elk Grove, Calif. — November 11, 2025 — ALLDATA, the industry’s leading provider of unedited OEM repair information and shop management solutions, recently launched its new ALLDATA Shop Manager Pro™, a powerful shop management platform designed with enhanced functionality to help growing shops work smarter and scale with confidence, at the SEMA 2025 show in Las Vegas.
Elk Grove, Calif. — October 29, 2025 — ALLDATA, the industry’s leading provider of unedited OEM repair information and solutions for the professional automotive industry, today announced key enhancements to its core Repair® and Collision® product suite. These upgrades include Estimator with integrated AutoZone® parts ordering now included with all Repair and Collision subscriptions, a centralized location for Quick Specifications, and enhanced data and functionality for ALLDATA’s diagnostic solution Find-A-Fix — all designed to help shops work faster and smarter.
Elk Grove, Calif. — November 3, 2025 — ALLDATA, the industry’s leading provider of unedited OEM repair information and shop management solutions, today announced the launch of several new complete shop solutions, set to debut at the SEMA Show, November 4-7 in Las Vegas.
The TechForce Foundation Opened Public Voting Sept. 24
The TechForce Foundation will open public voting Sept. 24 to choose two grand prize winners — one student and one working professional — for its Techs Rock Awards, with both to be honored on the SEMA Show main stage in Las Vegas this November.
Key Insights from FenderBender’s Annual Industry Survey
The collision repair industry continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by shifting market dynamics, technological advancements, and changing consumer expectations. FenderBender’s 2025 Industry Survey Report offers a comprehensive snapshot of this transformation, drawing on responses from hundreds of shop owners and operators across the country. This year’s findings reveal a notable shift in priorities, a renewed focus on insurer relationships, and a growing commitment to technology and training.
ALLDATA understands that some shops are just getting started or go through slow seasons while others may be looking for a low-commitment way to “test-drive” our OEM automotive repair software.
That’s why ALLDATA now offers flexible, no-contract options, in addition to our annual subscriptions:
3-month prepaid plan: $5,457 MXN (VAT not included)
6-month prepaid plan: $10,494 MXN (VAT not included)
These short-term subscriptions let you use our OEM automotive repair tool during your busiest months, maximizing your return. They’re prepaid and will auto-renew using your registered card, without requiring a long-term commitment.
Repairer Driven News’ Lurah Lowery reviews the SambaSafety Study
According to SambaSafety, a cloud-based driver risk management solutions company, the average number of replacement parts involved in a repair job has grown 15% over the past five years, adding up to half of the total repair cost.
Repairer Driven News Lurah Lowery reports on the latest efforts to lessen the impact from the tariffs
Six trade groups representing automakers and the aftermarket have written to the Departments of the Treasury and Commerce asking that regulations to implement President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported automotive parts allow them more time to reroute supply chains.
A 25% tariff on assembled vehicles imported into the U.S. went into effect on April 3, and a 25% tariff on some parts is set to begin May 3.
2007 Audi A3 Runs Poorly - How To Check ECM Drivers
Mario Rojas (aka Super Mario Diagnostics) has been repairing cars since 2013 and sharing his repairs on YouTube for the last five years. Fitting to his username, he primarily focuses on diagnostics and troubleshooting – and he’s garnered quite a following doing so. He currently has over 57,000 subscribers on YouTube and over 5 million total video views.
2015 Mercedes C300 rollercoaster diagnostic, timing or camshaft?
Mario Rojas (aka Super Mario Diagnostics) has been repairing cars since 2013 and sharing his repairs on YouTube for the last five years. Fitting to his username, he primarily focuses on diagnostics and troubleshooting – and he’s garnered quite a following doing so. He currently has over 56,000 subscribers on YouTube and over 5 million total video views.
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Jeep owners have complained that their Wranglers (built October 2018-January 2019) wander and need constant small steering adjustments.
Always consult OEM procedures before installing self-piercing rivets (SPRs). Use appropriate PPE: safety glasses, mechanic gloves, respirator, nitrile gloves and goggles. Get necessary tools ready: rivets, adhesives, rivet gun, locking pliers, stainless steel brush, caliper or micrometer, IPA or acetone, clean up rags and marking pen.
AutobodyNews' Toby Chess views heat welding as a viable alternative for faster turnarounds and less time and materials.
A bumper end on a 4-year-old vehicle has a small amount of damage to the lower side of the fascia and a missing tab.
Your options:
- Buy a new OEM bumper
- Buy a certified aftermarket bumper
- Buy the cheapest aftermarket bumper
- Send the bumper to a sublet bumper repair facility
- Purchase a used bumper cover
- Repair in-house using heat welding and/or adhesives
A common customer complaint is that their vehicle will crank but not start. Luckily, there are a few quick hacks designed to identify what system is affecting the starting cycle. (NOTE: This article will not cover specific test steps, but rather will outline the most efficient order in identifying what is missing in the ignition sequence.)
Catalytic converter and flex-fuel problems can be tricky to diagnose. Inaccurate data from an oxygen sensor or air/fuel sensor can lead a tech down the wrong path and cause needless replacement of good parts. When dealing with catalytic converter fault code(s) and flex-fuel problems, it is necessary to make sure that the air/fuel (A/F) and/or oxygen sensors (O2S) are accurately reporting.
ALLDATA Repair Planner, the latest addition to ALLDATA’s integrated collision repair platform, is now available on the CCC Secure Share™ network. This means that ALLDATA Repair Planner customers can have their estimates imported automatically and securely from CCC Secure Share to ALLDATA Repair Planner.
The countdown is on for the 2024 SEMA Show and there’s plenty to be excited about! Whether you’re a loyal customer or just kicking the tires, make sure to stop by our ALLDATA booth (#31065 – located in the Upper South Hall). We have lots to show you, including product enhancements and our NEW ALLDATA Repair Planner. Plus, keep an eye out for our best deals of the year!
The recent hurricanes have taken a terrible toll on our East Coast, and our deepest concern and sympathy is rightly focused on the survivors and victims of these affected regions. The condition of the affected cars from these storms is indeed trivial, compared to the loss of human life and the damage to whole communities. However, an unfortunate aftermath of these storms could be coming your way.
According to CARFAX, there were about a half-million water-damaged cars returned to the roadways in 2023. An estimated 100,000 waterlogged vehicles were damaged in the most recent four months of 2024; those numbers do not include the still-climbing damage tally from Helene and Milton.
The importance of winterizing brake systems
Any time of year is right for brake system maintenance, but colder weather poses some special challenges for technicians. Key brake components are stressed by cold, moisture, and the salt that some locales use to deal with snow and ice. Added issues come from reduced driving during severe weather, resulting in cars sitting days without driving. Rust never sleeps even when the car is napping.
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Economy-minded 2019 Mercedes Benz GLC350e owners were disappointed to discover that their ‘Eco start/stop’ feature suddenly was turned off. Instrument clusters may display the ‘Stop vehicle Leave Engine Running’ with the battery symbol to indicate that the separate start/stop battery likely needs to be replaced.
AutobodyNews' Stacey Phillips Ronak explores new opportunities in the parts chain
Since launching this year, Auto Additive has positioned itself as a collision repair specialist provider of high-quality, OEM-grade 3D-printed parts, tools and jigs for the automotive repair and customization industry. The company is working with several launch clients in the collision industry from headlight reconditioners, product suppliers and collision repairers to understand the opportunity in these sectors ...
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Some 2018 Equinox drivers became perplexed when using Advanced Parking Assist (APA) and the vehicle would abort the parking attempt.
If you’re looking for repair information on pre-1982 vehicles, or if you can’t find specific information on a vehicle in ALLDATA Repair® or ALLDATA Collision®, the ALLDATA Library Research team is here to help.
Where the commitment to excellence drives success
Seven years ago, Antonio Pardini was a junior in high school when he started washing cars at Elk Grove Custom Collision Detail in Elk Grove, Calif. Today, he leads a dedicated team as the Collision Center Manager, overseeing a thriving business that has grown under his leadership.
2013 VW Jetta - Stalls/No Comms when hot
Mario Rojas (aka Super Mario Diagnostics) has been repairing cars since 2013 and sharing his repairs on YouTube for the last five years. Fitting to his username, he primarily focuses on diagnostics and troubleshooting – and he’s garnered quite a following doing so. He currently has over 52 thousand subscribers on YouTube and over five million total video views.
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2019-2022 RAV4 customers have noticed a sloshing or splashing sound from one or more door panels while driving. The cause: a waxy cavity substance in combination with debris clog the door drain holes. This condition affects all variations, hybrid and ICE RAV4s. Toyota has published bulletin T-SB-0084-21 which contains a repair procedure.
If your scan tool is capable of reading a data stream, there are a couple of tests you can perform that will save you time when you’re dealing with a complex diagnosis.
Sixty-one percent (more than 3 in 5) of shops said in the latest “Who Pays for What?” survey that they are researching OEM repair procedures on “all” or “most” of the vehicles they repair. That’s a nine percentage point gain since 2020. The survey was conducted in the spring by Collision Advice and CRASH Network. About 700 shops participated.
Like many in the automotive industry, Joshua Day was born into it. In 1979 – three years before Josh was even born – his father, Paul Day, became the very first mechanic at the then newly-opened Big O Tire® franchise in Woodland, Calif.
ALLDATA President Satwinger Mangat, along with the company’s Sales and Marketing Directors, travelled from the USA on May 8 to visit three Quebec City-area workshops for discussions with their managers. The tour was coordinated by Philippe Blouin, ALLDATA’s Business Solutions Consultant for the Quebec City region.
Typically, when we feature an auto repair shop, it almost always includes a structure with ample workspace, air-tools, lifts and a waiting room. Black Top Auto Repair has set this standard on its ear with an exceptional mobile approach. The concept of ‘mobile mechanic’ has a long history with varied connotations, and owner/operator Dylan Loebel-Begelman understands this perception. This is why his mobile business incorporates a custom-built trailer, outfitted with a lift, air compressor, tool storage, waste tanks, leveling jacks and internet hotspot.
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2020-22 F350 Super Duty owners have been perplexed by their truck seemingly acting on it’s own. Symptoms include electric seats randomly moving, continuous horn blasts, and illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator with trouble codes C0020 and U3003. Most troubling however is the engine will not turn off or in some cases will not crank (start).
ALLDATA Repair Planner is a new add-on product for ALLDATA Collision®. Part of ALLDATA’s integrated repair platform, it automates the collision repair planning process with OEM accuracy to help shops save time, limit liability, and boost profits.
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Porsche Caymans between 2010-21 with specific equipment combinations and the Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PVTS) deactivated have the potential to suddenly prevent ignition.
Customers who need replacement catalytic converters often prefer the lower cost and greater availability of the aftermarket part rather than the recommended OE option. Unfortunately, these aftermarket catalytic converters often have bad reputations of quickly failing, and many assume it’s because they are not made with the same quality standards as their OE counterparts.
No parts changing - 2010 BMW X5 not charging
Mario Rojas (aka Super Mario Diagnostics) has been repairing cars since 2013 and sharing his repairs on YouTube for the last five years. Fitting to his username, he primarily focuses on diagnostics and troubleshooting – and he’s garnered quite a following doing so. He currently has over 49 thousand subscribers on YouTube and over five million total video views.
Automates repair planning for collision shops with OEM accuracy
ELK GROVE, Calif. April 30, 2024 – ALLDATA has announced the launch of Repair Planner, which is the newest addition to the company’s integrated collision repair platform.
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Dodge Challenger owners who were using the steering shifter paddles to manually upshift were more than surprised when their car downshifted instead.
2015 BMW 228i No Comms - Rear Electronics Module Reprogramming
Mario Rojas (aka Super Mario Diagnostics) has been repairing cars since 2013 and sharing his repairs on YouTube for the last five years. Fitting to his username, he primarily focuses on diagnostics and troubleshooting – and he’s garnered quite a following doing so. He currently has over 49 thousand subscribers on YouTube and over five million total video views.
The proper match of oil filter to engine application is more important than it has ever been. Today's engines are designed with very tight tolerances: two-stage oil pumps and high flow lubrication systems. The oil pressure was increased to accommodate these tighter tolerances.
