ALL DATA $12.95 Auto Repair Subscriptions

[Chuckster in NJ]

All Data auto repair subscriptions are now $12.95 a year (regular $19.95 year) until 1-9-19 with code: YEAREND18
www.alldatadiy.com

This is a valuable resource if you do your own wrenching on cars and trucks.

 

[Shehzada]

Thanks.... definitely great.

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[2manytools]

Site says regular price for 1yr is $29.95, $19.95 for additional vehicles.

Been doing a more work lately on the truck, hopefully it will save me a ton of headache. Though as I do it more, it becomes a little more enjoyable, usually.

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

Site says regular price for 1yr is $29.95, $19.95 for additional vehicles.

Been doing a more work lately on the truck, hopefully it will save me a ton of headache. Though as I do it more, it becomes a little more enjoyable, usually.

Put into cart then enter YEAREND18 at checkout...... I had no problem with the $12.95 price for one year on each of my 5 vehicles.

 

[Shehzada]

So $12.95 per vehicle?

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[WunTon]

So $12.95 per vehicle?

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Yes that is correct.

Also it worked for me for two of my vehicles that I purchased for.

 

[2manytools]

Put into cart then enter YEAREND18 at checkout...... I had no problem with the $12.95 price for one year on each of my 5 vehicles.

I was just pointing out the savings is more than you originally posted, which theoretically makes it a better deal (not a deal if you don't need), and me more likely to jump in on it. Thanks for posting

 

[ford33]

I am interested and do my own vehicle maintenance but curious to know what All Data has that I cannot find on the internet?

I went to their website alldatadiy and noticed there has not been an update to their "News and product updates" section since February 2015. Latest vehicle subscription information is for 2014 and older vehicles.

Is this company still in business?

 

[Shehzada]

Yes that is correct.

Also it worked for me for two of my vehicles that I purchased for.

Thank you.

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[Eric29]

You would find accurate information, not guesses at torque specs, etc.

I use this:

http://www.eautorepair.net/Marketing/Default.asp

I don’t know if it’s better or worse than alldata but it does have newer cars. I couldn’t find a repair manual for a 2016 Honda. I suspect that a lot of companies don’t put out repair manuals for newer cars because the cars are still under warranty. Perhaps it’s the same with alldata.

I am interested and do my own vehicle maintenance but curious to know what All Data has that I cannot find on the internet?

I went to their website alldatadiy and noticed there has not been an update to their "News and product updates" section since February 2015. Latest vehicle subscription information is for 2014 and older vehicles.

Is this company still in business?

 

[Super Sport]

You would find accurate information, not guesses at torque specs, etc.

I use this:

http://www.eautorepair.net/Marketing/Default.asp

I don’t know if it’s better or worse than alldata but it does have newer cars. I couldn’t find a repair manual for a 2016 Honda. I suspect that a lot of companies don’t put out repair manuals for newer cars because the cars are still under warranty. Perhaps it’s the same with alldata.

How do these online databases compare to something like a Haynes manual? I'm tempted to give this a try, but I already own Haynes manuals for our vehicles.

 

[Eric29]

It’s a PITA to not have the manual with you for reference when you’re in the garage. But I couldn’t find a manual for the 2016. Maybe one will come out in another year.

On the other hand, they have a lot of information in them that the shop manuals used to have before they all went online. So they’re more detailed.

How do these online databases compare to something like a Haynes manual? I'm tempted to give this a try, but I already own Haynes manuals for our vehicles.

 

[Skin]

I am interested and do my own vehicle maintenance but curious to know what All Data has that I cannot find on the internet?

I went to their website alldatadiy and noticed there has not been an update to their "News and product updates" section since February 2015. Latest vehicle subscription information is for 2014 and older vehicles.

Is this company still in business?

Alldata is still in business yes. These companies primarily cater to shops so it doesn't surprise me that the home page for DIY hasn't been updated in awhile. Generally you get access to the same 'side' as shop does so you get common/uncommon repair procedures with factory torque specs and diagrams. Labor estimates, component specs, wiring diagrams, service intervals, fluid capacities, technical service bulletins, etc.. I find its much handier than sifting through google results. The only thing better would be the factory manual itself.

Tempting but having to pay for every car kinda *****. Yes, it's great for working on my own car, but what about friends and family, or side work?

You factor in the $13 extra per job.

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

Alldata is still in business yes. These companies primarily cater to shops so it doesn't surprise me that the home page for DIY hasn't been updated in awhile. Generally you get access to the same 'side' as shop does so you get common/uncommon repair procedures with factory torque specs and diagrams. Labor estimates, component specs, wiring diagrams, service intervals, fluid capacities, technical service bulletins, etc.. I find its much handier than sifting through google results. The only thing better would be the factory manual itself.



You factor in the $13 extra per job.

WELL SAID!..... And a REAL BARGAIN even if you use it once!!

BTW! I have found AllData to be very helpful and up to date!

 

[RKA]

I bought this thinking it would be useful for fixing up my 160k car (Audi) which always needs fixing. The first 2 jobs I looked up were either missing instructions or they were inadequate (essentially equivalent to unscrew the old and install the new part), with little mention of timing belt and other misc stuff in my way. So I had to resort to google anyway to get the detail I needed. The book times are also misleading, which seems to be a common problem favoring every dealer and shop out there. A tech would take an hour to replace my motor mount, they should bill no more than 2, but book time lists 5 (probably because it involves more disassembly than is actually necessary to accomplish the task).

If you’ve used it before and found it helpful, it’s a good deal and it’s worth not sifting through google results. If you haven’t used it and aren’t sure what you’ll be getting, it may be a lump of coal, beware. Maybe their repairs instructions are better for domestic makes and less so for foreign? I don’t know.

 

[Dh3256]

I bought this thinking it would be useful for fixing up my 160k car (Audi) which always needs fixing. The first 2 jobs I looked up were either missing instructions or they were inadequate (essentially equivalent to unscrew the old and install the new part), with little mention of timing belt and other misc stuff in my way.

A friend has the AllData pro version for his side business shop, and I have found the same kind of issues.

I think the Chilton pro car repair library (http://www.chiltonlibrary.com) is a lot better and usually is available free through the local public library. That site gives repair time estimates (helpful if you think the job might be too much for a DIYer) as well as detailed instructions.

Alldata access is also available for free through your account on some of the auto parts supplier sites, if you want to see what is really included. A LOT is missing in the Alldata info, though.

 

[pmezo33]

A friend has the AllData pro version for his side business shop, and I have found the same kind of issues.

I think the Chilton pro car repair library (http://www.chiltonlibrary.com) is a lot better and usually is available free through the local public library. That site gives repair time estimates (helpful if you think the job might be too much for a DIYer) as well as detailed instructions.

Alldata access is also available for free through your account on some of the auto parts supplier sites, if you want to see what is really included. A LOT is missing in the Alldata info, though.

My local library doesn't have this, but i found a username and password somewhere on the internet years ago that did and it was ok but not great. I found the library version was a very dumbed down version of the paid manuals. If you think alldatadiy is bad, you'll hate the chilton library version. All i really used it for was torque specs because it was pretty much useless for everything else.

I find the the regular paid subscription to chilton is much more detailed than the library version they give for free. Alldatadiy is about on par with chilton's paid subscription. I've got alldatadiy now for a few cars and it's pretty good. At least good enough for $12.

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

The only "perfect" manual is the factory shop manual and they are pricey. I get tons of info from car forums who have some members who have done repairs and have access to factory manuals and websites. EG: www.lxforums.com

 

[Dh3256]

My local library doesn't have this, but i found a username and password somewhere on the internet years ago that did and it was ok but not great. I found the library version was a very dumbed down version of the paid manuals.

You must be thinking of a different product, the one I referenced is the full pro version that libraries pay for. It is very complete, better in some cases than the factory manual.

 

[Eric29]

Libraries play games with these subscriptions. Our County library (1,000,000 +people in County) cancelled the subscription to this. I guess they didn't think it was relevant to the people living here.

You must be thinking of a different product, the one I referenced is the full pro version that libraries pay for. It is very complete, better in some cases than the factory manual.

 

[Farmall450]

A friend has the AllData pro version for his side business shop, and I have found the same kind of issues.

I think the Chilton pro car repair library (http://www.chiltonlibrary.com) is a lot better and usually is available free through the local public library. That site gives repair time estimates (helpful if you think the job might be too much for a DIYer) as well as detailed instructions.

Alldata access is also available for free through your account on some of the auto parts supplier sites, if you want to see what is really included. A LOT is missing in the Alldata info, though.

There used to be a link & login on here via a public library for Ebscohost.

Edit: it's dead. Login was Marshall.