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from one source and in a format which
makes it easy to 昀椀nd the right repair
information.
ALLDATA is trusted by 12,500
customers in 30 European countries
and 115,000 worldwide who have an
extensive resource at their disposal of
technical documents that include repair
procedures, wiring diagrams, Technical
Service Bulletins (TSBs) and Diagnostic
Trouble Codes (DTCs).
Without access to this wide-ranging
information, independent repairers
would face extended repair times,
increased costs associated with
transferring vehicles to branded
dealerships, higher car hire expenses,
and longer waiting periods due to
dealership congestion. In the UK,
where a majority of body repair shops
are independent, the role of ALLDATA
Europe in facilitating access to repair
information becomes even more
signi昀椀cant.
INSIDE
INTELLIGENCE
Have you ever experienced a situation
where a simple-looking job isn’t quite
what it seems? ALLDATA Europe offers
one such example on a Ford S-Max.
For many modern vehicles, replacement of a failed component to try and
rectify an issue is not enough. This can also be the case when removing
electrical components to gain access to other items, or when stripping a
vehicle to carry out body repair procedures – sound familiar?
Take the ever-popular family vehicle from Ford, the S-Max; recently a
bodyshop repairer was stripping the driver’s door from a 2012 vehicle
to carry out repairs from a side impact.
It is no longer
enough for repair
professionals to
rely solely on their
traditional skills.
The complexity of bodyshop repairs
has grown exponentially in response to
changing vehicle technology and safety
standards. To address this complexity
and ensure the safe and ef昀椀cient
repair of vehicles, professionals in the
industry must continuously invest in
training and skill development while
also having access to comprehensive
repair information.
ALLDATA Europe serves as a critical
partner in this endeavour and makes
it possible for independent repair
shops and multi-brand dealers to
navigate the intricate world of modern
vehicle repair effectively. By embracing
professionalism and keeping up
with industry advancements, we can
work to reshape the image of the
repair industry and attract the next
generation of talent to meet these
evolving challenges.
To learn more and discover how
ALLDATA Repair works in practice,
check out www.alldata.com/eu/en/
video-EN. The website also offers the
chance to request a free trial or sign-up
immediately.
Upon completion of the work and everything being put back together, the
window no longer worked correctly. The repairer was unaware of a
procedure that needs to be carried out whenever a window motor is
disconnected or replaced.
Thanks to ALLDATA Repair, the repairer was able to utilise the comprehensive
workshop information portal to complete the job quickly and simply.
Ensuring both the safety and precision of vehicle repairs, along with putting
vehicles back on the road quickly, begins with equipping bodyshop repairers
with the right tools. ALLDATA Repair offers current OEM mechanical and
body repair information, as well as procedures, for 96,100 unique year, make,
model and engine combinations. This encompasses over 95% of the vehicles
on the road. Furthermore, ALLDATA Repair comprises seven million technical
drawings and wiring diagrams, complete with electrical connector views.
These are accessible in 昀椀ve languages – English, German, French, Spanish,
and Italian.
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