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<\/p>\nALLDATA Europe has played a prominent part in a repair that illustrated how collaboration is providing independent workshops the confidence, knowledge and efficiency to carry out complex repairs.<\/p>\n
ALLDATA Europe was invited to Oldfields Garage, alongside Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions (VLS), to carry out a repair on a Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI with DQ500 DSG gearbox \u2013 using Schaeffler\u2019s new LuK RepSet 2CT DMF clutch kit.<\/p>\n
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Spearheaded by Alistair Mason \u2013 Schaeffler VLS Technical Service Manager \u2013 and joined on the ramp by an Oldfields technician, ALLDATA Europe provided the OEM repair information, via ALLDATA Repair. Its regional sales manager, Eric Ware, was present to support the technicians through the process and demonstrate the practical value of integrating the data into everyday workshop repairs.<\/p>\n
Held at Tim Benson\u2019s second-generation family business in Leominster, the repair also highlighted that independent workshops don\u2019t need to solely rely on main dealers for parts, oil and specialist tools when carrying out OE-level repairs.<\/p>\n
The alliance between ALLDATA Europe and Schaeffler also substantiated the former\u2019s recurring message that preparation makes a vital difference to an independent workshop\u2019s ability to quote, diagnose, repair and complete a job. Utilising ALLDATA Repair before a car is even touched increases transparency.<\/p>\n
In this case, Mason consulted Schaeffler\u2019s REPXPERT information portal and ALLDATA Repair in advance to locate OEM procedures, meaning he could map out every step of the Skoda Kodiaq DSG gearbox and clutch repair.<\/p>\n
He identified that while conventional assumptions might lead to the removal of the transfer box \u2013 adding up to three hours of labour \u2013 repair instructions showed that it could remain in place.<\/p>\n
These preliminary steps also allowed the technicians to confirm the required tooling, oil types and quantities, as well as check for relevant technical bulletins or OEM updates \u2013 again on ALLDATA Repair \u2013 all before the vehicle was placed onto the ramp.<\/p>\n
Ware said: \u201cOne of the biggest frustrations for workshops is inaccurate labour times. With ALLDATA Repair, technicians know exactly what is required before they start. It saves time, saves money, and builds trust between themselves and the customer \u2013 a win-win for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mason thanked ALLDATA Europe for participating in the repair, emphasising the importance of OE repair information in today\u2019s climate of complex vehicle repairs.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cOur focus is on providing OE-quality repair solutions \u2013 the parts, the training and the tooling \u2013 but modern vehicles are increasingly complex, and ALLDATA Repair fills the gap with wider OEM vehicle data.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith ALLDATA Europe and Schaeffler together, workshops know they can tackle even the most complex repairs. That\u2019s what the future of the independent aftermarket looks like \u2013 strong partnerships built on trust, expertise and quality.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ware concurred, adding that synergies between the likes of Schaeffler VLS and ALLDATA Europe \u2013 both championing OE-quality repair solutions \u2013 should increase standards across the automotive aftermarket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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