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Autodata’s comprehensive vehicle specification database helps your mechanics work better

GET INSTANT ACCESS
  • Check specifications for 98% of vehicles on the road by registration
  • Get OEM-approved data, such as oil specifications by vehicle
  • Standardised wiring diagrams to expand your mechanics’ knowledge
  • Reduce costly misdiagnoses and improve workshop efficiency

Autodata car specifications explained

Our comprehensive vehicle specifications database empowers mechanics to work more effectively. With Autodata, your workshop can:

Identify correct fluids and lubricants

Instantly find the exact oil grades, coolant types and other fluid specifications required for each vehicle.

Retrieve torque settings

Access precise torque values and technical measurements for components. This means you can fasten them in confidence and reduce the risk of part failure.

Utilise standardised wiring diagrams

Diagnose electrical issues efficiently with standardised wiring diagrams that help you trace circuits and identify faults with clarity.

Verify service schedules

Check manufacturer-recommended service intervals and required maintenance tasks to keep vehicles running smoothly and maintain warranty conditions.

Locate components quickly

Use detailed component location guides to find parts within the vehicle swiftly, saving time during inspections and repairs.

Interpret DTCs

Access detailed explanations of diagnostic trouble codes along with possible causes and solutions, enabling faster and more accurate diagnostics.

Follow step-by-step repair procedures

Get detailed instructions straight from the manufacturers, ensuring repairs are carried out correctly and efficiently.

Get technical service bulletins (TSBs)

Receive the latest manufacturer updates on common vehicle issues and recommended fixes, helping you stay ahead in providing reliable service.

Calculate accurate repair times

Use manufacturer-standard repair times to provide precise quotes and manage workshop scheduling effectively.

How much does Autodata’s vehicle specifications database cost?

You can download our car specifications database today, paying as little as £1 for a month’s trial of Autodata.

If you’re satisfied with how Autodata has improved your workshop, there’s nothing more you’ll need to do. Your full subscription will kick into gear at the start of month two.

Check out our cars and vans package page for information on our subscription tiers. Get Service & Maintenance capability from £74 per month excluding VAT, or unlock the full suite of Autodata features with the Diagnostic & Repair subscription, with prices starting from £127 per month excluding VAT.

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Benefits of using our car specifications database

Why choose Autodata’s car specifications database download?

“Autodata’s vehicle specification database is an essential resource for industry professionals, from mechanics to fleet managers. With accurate and up-to-date vehicle data, it streamlines workflows by making complex specifications easy to access and navigate. By reducing time spent searching for information, it enhances productivity in the workshop, ultimately supporting professionals in delivering more efficient and precise service.”

– James Lett, Autodata Technical Editor

The difference a car specifications database can make

“We use Autodata every day, mostly for finding out service schedules and other information such as the type and quantity of oil required. All the information you need is there online. It’s dead easy to find and to work with. Working without Autodata nowadays would be a struggle. It makes finding vehicle information easy – tap the registration number into the Autodata system and all the answers you want for that car pop up.”

– Nick Wyeth, Senior Technician at Fenn Motor Works

Get specification data for 98% of vehicles on the road and much more with Autodata. Find out more about how our platform can help improve your workshop efficiency. Browse our customer testimonials and case studies to see how we’ve helped mechanics work better.

Access Autodata’s commercial vehicle specifications solution now

A car specifications database is just one of many features you’ll benefit from with Autodata. Our platform includes all the information and solutions you’ll need to work on cars more efficiently and keep your customers satisfied.

Sign up today to benefit from vehicle specification data and masses of other information for as little as £1.

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