Summary: Top sources for auto repair manual information covered by a master auto technician. Paper automotive repair manuals are quickly becoming outdated. Professional car repair shops use on-line versions of repair manuals that are constantly updated. On-line versions for do it-yourselfers can help save money and time by enabling them to do many repairs themselves. Information includes maintenance schedules, step by step procedures, torque specifications, belt diagrams, firing order and TSBs. Available on-line with no waiting for a fraction of the cost that repair shops pay for all vehicle coverage. Affordable on-line subscriptions are accessed for current and future projects with easy to search data.

Wiring diagrams are easily accessed and printed using an on-line repair manual.

With today’s complex systems in cars, auto repair manuals are a necessity when servicing, diagnosing or repairing vehicles in an efficient manner. Very few auto mechanics prefer paper books anymore because they understand that in order have the most up to date information, an on-line version makes the most sense because it is constantly updated.

Sure it’s nice to have paper that can be taken to the car while doing certain procedures. With ALLData you can! Most mechanics prefer printing torque procedures, belt routing or other information that they can take to the vehicle and not have to worry about getting the pages dirty. I’ve been in the automotive repair business long enough that I remember when thick repair manuals were the ONLY reference we had! I can honestly say that web based programs are much better hands down. One of the main advantages that comes to mind is the ability to search just as you would on the Internet. Try that with a paper manual. 

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ALLData - Owned by Auto Zone and is a very popular choice for automotive professionals. The repair information is provided by the car manufacturers and is easily made available to the auto technician or car owner. Recall information, wiring diagrams, timing belt marks, trouble code information and much more. ALLData has made their products available online for the DIYer at ALLData DIY (click the image above to visit their site) with an easy to use database. Alldata’s slogan is ‘More than a printed manual” and it really is! ALLDATA is the leading source of professional diagnostic and repair information used by more than 70,000 auto repair professionals. More than a manual and updated regularly, ALLDATA DIY provides the same information as the professional mechanics and body men receive in a convenient “vehicle specific” access to ensure accuracy. To pinpoint problems, they provide diagnostic flowcharts, diagnostic trouble codes, repair procedures, factory service bulletins, updated procedures, testing info, inspection information and much more.

So what’s next? Just click on the graphic above to link over to AllData and get started. You’re just a few clicks away!