Elk Grove, Calif., Sept. 9, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALLDATA(r) Collision(sm) provides collision repair shops with vehicle manufacturers' sectioning information to help produce highly-effective repairs without compromising the structural integrity of the vehicle.
Recent advancements in high-strength construction material and multifaceted structural designs are a result of the auto manufacturers' quest to build lighter, safer and more crash-resistant vehicles. Those exact same materials can cause difficulties with the sectioning process unless factory-correct procedures and specifications are available.
"With ever-changing technology, collision professionals need to keep abreast of up-to-date, factory recommended sectioning procedures. Many manufacturers are moving toward a complete component replacement process," states ALLDATA Senior Program Manager for Collision, Dan Espersen. "Without prior knowledge of these procedures, collision technicians could waste valuable time, as well as compromise the structural integrity of a vehicle."
The manufacturers' sectioning procedures and standards contained in ALLDATA Collision may assist collision repair shops in mitigating their liability risks and reduce procedural negotiations with insurers. This valuable information can also maximize the shop's efficiency and profits by allowing the staff to create a comprehensive and accurate repair plan prior to production. Ultimately, OEM information can help shops provide their customers with safe, accurate and high-quality repairs.
ALLDATA Collision includes OEM collision repair information for 2000 and newer model-year vehicles. The product also includes full mechanical diagnosis and repair information for an extensive list of American, Asian and European makes and models.
For more information, visit www.alldata.com/products/collision
About AutoZone's ALLDATA
ALLDATA, founded in 1986, with more than 70,000 repair shops as subscribers, is the leading provider of manufacturers' service and repair information, shop management software and customer relations tools for the automotive repair and collision industries. Professional automotive repair shops across North America depend on ALLDATA for their automotive repair information needs, and purchase AutoZone(r) parts from more than 2,200 AutoZone Commercial program locations.
The ALLDATA(r) Repair(sm) subscription, available online and on DVD, provides comprehensive, factory-correct repair information. Also available are: ALLDATA Manage(sm) strategic shop management system; ALLDATA Market(sm) web-based shop marketing tools to bring in new and repeat business; ALLDATA Collision(sm), a single source of OEM collision information delivering factory-correct, unedited and regularly updated information for structural repairs and more; and the AutoZone Aftermarket Parts Catalog and AZ PartsConnect(r) program for aftermarket parts estimating and electronic ordering. ALLDATA(r)diy.com provides consumers with repair articles, factory technical service bulletins, and illustrations for a specific vehicle, along with a link to ALLDATA-approved repair shops. Visit www.alldata.com for more information.
About AutoZone:
As of May 3, 2008, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 4,032 AutoZone stores in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in the U.S. and 130 stores in Mexico.
AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. Many stores also have a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, and service stations. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information, and auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com. AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.