ALLDATA offers one-stop-shop workshop companion for OE repair, maintenance and labour times
As cars become smarter, with advanced electronics, sensors and alternative powertrains, the definition of ‘routine maintenance’ has become nuanced. What used to be a simple service now involves navigating manufacturer-specific processes, safety protocols for high-voltage systems and detailed torque sequences – all while juggling customer expectations for speed, transparency and value for money.
It is easy to see this as a daunting prospect, but ALLDATA Europe believes this is actually an opportunity – if workshops invest and follow OEM repair guidance and best practices. Workshops can achieve fast, reliable repairs and strengthen customer trust and satisfaction.
ALLDATA Europe has persisted with its philosophy of “remove the guesswork, make complicated repairs simple”; experience and gut instinct are valuable attributes, but as vehicle repairs become increasingly complex, modern technicians need OEM repair information at their fingertips – and they need it integrated directly into their workflow, so they can achieve the ultimate outcome of accurate, efficient and profitable repairs alongside customer contentment.
Introducing ALLDATA Maintenance Schedules
This is why ALLDATA Europe has added ALLDATA Maintenance Schedules to its product portfolio. Integrated into the established ALLDATA Repair platform, turning static service plans and checklists into digital, easy-to-follow guides, Maintenance Schedules provides direct access to original service plans and data of 61 vehicle manufacturers.
Maintenance Schedules determines exactly what tasks need to be undertaken at a specific mileage or time interval, according to the original manufacturer’s schedule; therefore, rather than guessing what a 60,000 mile service should include, for example, Maintenance Schedules will generate a complete, manufacturer-specific maintenance plan, like core and additional service tasks, replacement intervals for wear parts and special notes for different systems.
Alongside repair instructions and labour times, Maintenance Schedules transforms ALLDATA Repair into an all-encompassing, one-stop-shop workshop companion.
Digitalisation that works for the workshop
Digitalisation is reshaping daily workshop operations. Tim Benson, owner of Oldfields Garage and ALLDATA Repair subscriber, explained: “ALLDATA Repair has allowed us to redefine how we approach diagnostics. It is built into the first stage of our process. Spending time up front checking procedures saves far more time in the long run.
“While complicated fixes stand out, such as a previously unsolvable fuel filter replacement made simple with an OEM procedure, the biggest change is in daily usage. Removing trims, door panels or accessing buried components is faster and safer, thanks to accurate step-by-step guides.”
This demonstrates the importance of integrating new technology smoothly into workshop processes. Maintenance Schedules is built for exactly that: a scalable solution suited to both single and multi-site independent workshops.
By consolidating multiple brand portals into one platform, workshops can reduce subscription costs, cut training time and ease administrative headaches – most importantly, freeing technicians to focus on what they do best: repairing vehicles.
Conclusion
The independent aftermarket has always thrived on adaptability. What’s changing now is the speed of that change. Electrification, ADAS and connected diagnostics are just some of the reasons why vehicle repair is becoming more complex and why a one-stop-shop platform – featuring manufacturer-specific repair instructions, labour times and maintenance schedules – is vital.
Furthermore, customers expect transparency as much as technical skill. With manufacturer-aligned data, processes and documentation, workshops can substantiate the work carried out – reinforcing confidence and credibility.
With ALLDATA Repair, integrated with Labour Times and Maintenance Schedules, workshops have total control; they gain a complete digital ecosystem that converts manufacturer data into practical, profitable actions – for the benefit of themselves and the customer.
For more information about ALLDATA Europe or request a free trial, visit https://www.alldata.com/eu/en.