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ALLDATA Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) is a mobile-friendly inspection tool designed for professional auto repair shops. It allows technicians and service advisors to perform inspections curbside, document vehicle conditions with photos and notes, and instantly share results with customers for faster approvals.
The solution integrates tightly with ALLDATA’s broader shop management and repair information ecosystem.
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| ALLDATA Inspections | $69.00/mo (Billed Monthly) | Mobile digital vehicle inspections, Photo and checklist-based reports, Customer approval via email |
Price details: https://www.alldata.com/us/en/plp
Competitor |
Pros |
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| Mitchell 1 Manager SE | Compared to Mitchell 1, ALLDATA DVI offers a more streamlined curbside inspection experience with a stronger emphasis on mobile usability. Shops already using ALLDATA benefit from tighter integration between inspections and OEM repair data, reducing duplicate entry and improving technician efficiency. |
| Shop-Ware | ALLDATA Inspections is generally easier to deploy than Shop-Ware, requiring less configuration. It focuses specifically on inspections rather than a full workflow overhaul, making it attractive for shops that want DVIs without switching their entire management system. |
| Tekmetric | While Tekmetric is an all-in-one platform, ALLDATA DVI stands out for its simplicity and direct connection to repair information. Shops that already rely on ALLDATA find inspections faster to complete with fewer clicks and less training required. |
| AutoVitals | ALLDATA DVI is typically more affordable and less complex than AutoVitals. It prioritizes fast inspections and approvals over deep customer marketing features, which suits independent shops focused on operational speed rather than extensive reporting. |
| RepairShopr | Compared to RepairShopr, ALLDATA Inspections delivers a more technician-centric inspection workflow. Its strength lies in consistency and integration with OEM repair data, helping reduce misdiagnosis and improving trust during customer approvals. |
Competitor |
Cons |
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| Mitchell 1 Manager SE | Compared to Mitchell 1’s bundled offerings, ALLDATA Inspections can feel limited as a standalone tool. Shops may need additional ALLDATA products for full shop management, increasing total cost versus a more all-in-one competitor solution. |
| Shop-Ware | Shop-Ware provides deeper customization and workflow automation. ALLDATA DVI is more rigid, which can be a drawback for larger shops that want highly tailored inspection forms and advanced process controls. |
| Tekmetric | Tekmetric includes inspections as part of a broader, modern interface. ALLDATA Inspections lacks some of Tekmetric’s analytics and dashboard insights, which may limit visibility for shop owners focused on KPI-driven decisions. |
| AutoVitals | AutoVitals excels in customer-facing reports and long-term vehicle health tracking. ALLDATA DVI is more basic in presentation, which may feel less polished for shops emphasizing high-end digital customer experiences. |
| RepairShopr | RepairShopr offers broader business tools like invoicing and CRM in one platform. ALLDATA Inspections requires pairing with other systems, which can add integration complexity for shops seeking a single unified solution. |
