London, April 2025 – Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management solutions, is proud to announce the integration of Autodata into TechMan’s Garage Management System (GMS). TechMan’s garage management system boosts efficiency for 12,000+ users across three continents, winning IGA’s 2024 “GMS of the Year”. Autodata provides comprehensive online technical information for vehicle service, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair procedures, to 80,000 professional workshops worldwide, covering specifications for cars, vans, and motorcycles, applicable to 96% of vehicles on the road.
This collaboration brings enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and workflow optimization to garages, service centers, and mechanics, reinforcing Solera’s commitment to driving speed and innovation in the automotive aftermarket industry.
By integrating Autodata’s industry-leading vehicle technical information directly into TechMan’s GMS, garages now have seamless access to:
✅ More accurate estimates based on real-time technical data
✅ Optimized job planning to reduce downtime and improve productivity
✅ Instant vehicle data for mechanics, supporting faster, more informed repairs
✅ Access to Autodata Training, the world’s leading provider of technical training solutions for the automotive industry
Sebastien Recors, Vice President, Solera Global SMR & Vehicle Repair, commented:
“At Solera, we are committed to providing cutting-edge solutions that simplify and enhance workshop and repair operations. The integration of Autodata into TechMan is a significant step forward in streamlining workflows and enabling garages to work with greater precision and efficiency. By leveraging Solera’s trusted data and insights, this partnership ensures that mechanics and service centers have the right tools at their fingertips to meet the evolving demands of the industry.”
Terry Dorney, CEO of TechMan added “we are thrilled to further enhance our working partnership with Solera by providing our customers with the enhanced integrated service of Autodata technical data. This integration will provide both front of house teams and technicians utilizing the TechMan solution with key technical information required day to day at the push of a button with no restrictions.”
This integration is part of Solera’s ongoing mission to empower automotive professionals with the technology and insights needed to deliver smarter, faster, and more reliable services.
Find out more information about Autodata’s capabilities here.
TechMan is an industry-leading garage management system designed to revolutionise the way garages operate. Created by garage people for garage people, TechMan has been successfully operating for 10 years, providing a leading solution to over 12,000 users. By offering a comprehensive digital platform, TechMan empowers garages to run more efficiently through streamlined processes and enhanced management of technician productivity.
With its advanced digital features, TechMan enables garages to utilise tools such as Electronic Vehicle Health Checks, as well as integrated pictures and videos to improve customer communication. These features help build trust and provide customers with clear insights into their vehicle’s condition, enhancing their understanding and overall experience. https://www.techmangms.com/
Solera is the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software-as-a-service, data, and services. Through four lines of business – vehicle claims, vehicle repairs, vehicle solutions, and fleet solutions – Solera is home to many leading brands in the vehicle lifecycle ecosystem, including Autodata, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, LoJack, Spireon, eDriving/Mentor, Explore, cap hpi, Identifix and others. Solera empowers its customers to succeed in the digital age by providing them with a “one-stop shop” solution that streamlines operations, offers data-driven analytics, and enhances customer engagement, which Solera believes helps customers drive sales, promote customer retention, and improve profit margins. Solera serves over 280,000 global customers and partners in 120+ countries.
For more information, visit www.solera.com.
