In an industry that’s characterized by high demand, automotive parts retailers deal with an overflow of suppliers who all offer similar things. To stand out from others and appeal to auto repair owners, the quality and continued advancement of service, parts, and products is vital.
For over 40 years, AutoZone has been a top choice among auto repair shop professionals because it has continued to provide reliable and quality parts.
“The product quality is there; the quality of the services is there,” John Hubka, owner of H C Auto Repair in Bryan, Ohio, and an AutoZone customer since 1997, said. “That's, the biggest thing in this market today is having a company that you can depend on for products when you need something. And that's what AutoZone provides.”
The AutoZone – ALLDATA Integration Leads to Greater Efficiencies at the Shop
Always seeking ways to fill auto repair shop owner's needs, AutoZone purchased ALLDATA in 1996. This purchase has helped auto repair shop owners increase their shop efficiency and quality by providing the best combination of service, repair information, and parts access.
ALLDATA provides nearly real-time automotive OEM diagnostic and repair information, such as factory-direct diagrams, repair procedures, TSBs, DTCs, industry-standard labor times, and much more, all available in a single source. ALLDATA includes multiple shop solutions such as ALLDATA Repair®, ALLDATA Shop Manager®, ALLDATA Diagnostics®, ALLDATA Mobile® and ALLDATA Tech-Assist®. Together, these tools are greater than the sum of their parts and help restore vehicles to like-new status, resulting in more efficient repairs and greater daily profitability in your shop.
“ALLDATA is hands down far superior as to the quality and quantity of information that they can provide,” Hubka said. “I’ve test-driven competitors’ products over the years, and what I've found is a lot of incorrect and missing information in competitor diagnostic and repair systems. In this business, you can't operate without accurate information. I need the same information as an independent that the technician at the dealer has, and that's what ALLDATA provides us with.”
ALLDATA Shop Manager® simplifies the creation of everyday shop documents like estimates, repair orders, and invoices. It syncs seamlessly with ALLDATA Repair® so you can instantly toggle between the industry’s number one OEM repair database and your work documents in Shop Manager. Another great timesaver: Check local AutoZone parts availability and order directly from the AutoZone catalog – in real-time. With over 750,000 parts available, you’ll quickly find the OE-quality parts and national brands you trust.
Expanded Availability & Fast Delivery = Even More Efficiencies
Ordering parts throughout AutoZone’s extensive hub network, either online or by phone, is easier than ever. Parts can be monitored through the new order tracking function on AutoZonePro.com. You can avoid idle tech time and better manage customers’ expectations, allowing you to operate more proactively. Accurately track multiple part orders to help optimize productivity. GPS technology digitally maps out the fastest routes to your shop to ensure shorter, more efficient drive times from AutoZone stores and hubs to your shop.
“AutoZone is a go-to for everything,” Hubka said. “It’s a supplier that my shop can't live without.”
Whether using AutoZonePro.com or calling your local AutoZone to order parts or diagnose and repair vehicles correctly with ALLDATA, AutoZone supports every estimator, technician, service advisor, and owner with multiple industry-leading repair solutions. To tackle any problem and ensure maximum return for your shop, visit AutoZonePro.com today, and fire up ALLDATA when the next repair arrives.
