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Alldata OEM Automotive Collision Repair

OEM collision repair procedures and specifications for professional auto body shops

Alldata OEM Automotive Collision Repair Overview

ALLDATA OEM Automotive Collision Repair is a specialized software platform delivering unedited OEM repair procedures for collision and auto body professionals. It provides manufacturers’ structural, mechanical, and safety repair information, including wiring diagrams, TSBs, and ADAS-related procedures.

The tool helps shops ensure safe, compliant repairs while reducing research time and minimizing costly repair errors.

Key Features

  • Unedited OEM Repair Procedures: Access factory-authorized collision repair instructions exactly as released by vehicle manufacturers.
  • Structural & Safety Information: Detailed frame, body, restraint, and airbag system repair data for safe restorations.
  • ADAS & Calibration Data: OEM guidance for driver-assistance systems, sensor placement, and recalibration requirements.
  • Interactive Wiring Diagrams: Over 300,000 wiring diagrams to support accurate electrical diagnostics.
  • Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs): Manufacturer bulletins highlighting known issues and approved repair fixes.

Price

Plan Price Featured
ALLDATA Collision $249/mo (Billed Monthly) / $2,988/year (Billed Annually) OEM collision repair procedures, Structural & ADAS information, Interactive wiring diagrams
ALLDATA Repair $209/mo (Billed Monthly) / $2,508/year (Billed Annually) General OEM repair data, Diagnostic trouble codes, Mechanical repair procedures
ALLDATA Repair Planner $129/mo (Billed Monthly) Workflow planning, Repair documentation, Shop efficiency tools
ALLDATA Diagnostic $239/mo (Billed Monthly) Advanced diagnostics, OEM fault tracing, Integrated troubleshooting
ALLDATA Estimator $39/mo (Billed Monthly) Repair estimates, Cost visibility, Entry-level estimating support

Price details: https://www.alldata.com/us/en/plp

Pros

Competitor

Pros

Mitchell RepairCenter Compared to Mitchell RepairCenter, ALLDATA Collision provides more direct, unedited OEM documentation, reducing interpretation errors. Shops benefit from clearer manufacturer procedures, stronger wiring diagram coverage, and faster access to structural and ADAS repair details, especially for complex late-model vehicles.
CCC ONE Repair Methods ALLDATA excels over CCC ONE Repair Methods by offering deeper standalone OEM repair research. It is easier for technicians to navigate detailed procedures without being tied to an estimating workflow, making it ideal for hands-on repair accuracy rather than estimate-centric processes.
Identifix While Identifix focuses heavily on diagnostics and community fixes, ALLDATA Collision stands out with comprehensive OEM collision repair instructions. It offers better coverage for body, frame, and safety systems, making it more suitable for collision-focused shops.
OEM Service Portals ALLDATA simplifies access compared to individual OEM portals by consolidating multi-brand repair data into one interface. This saves time, lowers training overhead, and avoids managing multiple subscriptions while still delivering factory-authorized information.
I-CAR Resources Unlike I-CAR’s training-centric approach, ALLDATA provides actionable, step-by-step OEM repair procedures. Shops gain immediate repair guidance rather than high-level best practices, improving real-world efficiency and compliance.

Cons

Competitor

Cons

Mitchell RepairCenter Compared to Mitchell RepairCenter, ALLDATA Collision can feel more expensive for small shops. It also lacks some built-in estimating and claims workflow integrations, which may require pairing with additional software to match Mitchell’s all-in-one approach.
CCC ONE Repair Methods ALLDATA does not integrate as tightly into insurance-driven workflows as CCC ONE. Shops heavily focused on insurer relationships may find CCC’s ecosystem more seamless for approvals and documentation.
Identifix Compared to Identifix, ALLDATA offers fewer crowdsourced diagnostic insights. Technicians seeking real-world symptom-based fixes may need additional diagnostic platforms to complement ALLDATA’s OEM-first approach.
OEM Service Portals Although more convenient, ALLDATA may lag slightly behind OEM portals for the very latest updates. Manufacturers sometimes release new procedures directly on their own sites before third-party platforms reflect them.
I-CAR Resources ALLDATA does not replace formal training and certification offered by I-CAR. Shops still need external education programs to meet insurer or OEM certification requirements.

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