Estimator is a fast, easy way for shops to create professional, compliant estimates with parts & labor directly from ALLDATA. It’s the perfect add-on for any shop in need of a simple online estimating solution.
*Requires subscription to ALLDATA REPAIR or ALLDATA COLLISION
No training required! You’ll be able to ...
- Quickly create estimates compliant with state regulations
- Easily add parts & labor costs directly from ALLDATA Repair
- Toggle back & forth between your estimate and ALLDATA Repair
- Record customer authorization
- Store customer and vehicle data
- Customize the estimate with your shop’s logo
- Save when you bundle with ALLDATA’s industry leading repair information
Whatever your needs, we have a shop management solution that fits
ALLDATA offers three solutions to streamline your shop management needs:
ESTIMATOR
*Requires subscription to ALLDATA REPAIR or ALLDATA COLLISION
SHOP MANAGER
MANAGE ONLINE
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ALLDATA Shop Manager |
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Add a Customer and Vehicle |
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Add Parts & Labor Directly from ALLDATA Repair |
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Add Parts Directly from AutoZone Catalog |
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Print or Email a Document with Signature Line |
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Save Customer and Vehicle Information for Future Estimates and Searches |
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Add Symptoms, DTCs and Concerns |
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Create Custom Shop Jobs |
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Create a Compliant Estimate Based on State Regulations |
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Order, Add, and Automatically Invoice Parts from Industry-Leading Vendors |
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Create Repair Order |
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Create Invoice |
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Save/Access all Invoice and Repair Order Documents |
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Record Payment/Mark an Invoice as ‘Paid’ |
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Start Check-in at the Vehicle with Inspection Sheets * |
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Sales, Tax, and Payments Reports |
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Manage Customer and Vehicle Records |
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Manage Parts Inventory |
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Schedule Jobs and Manage Work‑in‑Progress |
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Track Technicians’ Time and Cost |
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Send Job Alerts and Promotions via Text or Email with CRM Manager |
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Integrates with Quickbooks, myCarFax, Demandforce, MechanicNet, Twilio |
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Run Reports for Service/Deferred Work Reminders, Profit Analysis, and More |
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* Requires an add-on of ALLDATA Inspections.
PRODUCT SUPPORT
What’s New, How-To Docs & More
Visit the Support Page for ALLDATA Estimator
FAQs
Our shop management systems were created with shops of all sizes in mind. ALLDATA Estimator is best for smaller shops that are mostly concerned with providing professional estimates for customers. ALLDATA Shop Manager is best for small-to-medium shops that need the essentials, like creating estimates, repair orders, invoices, parts ordering, and basic sales/tax reports. ALLDATA Manage Online is best for larger shops looking for expanded features like managing parts inventory, tracking techs’ time and cost, detailed reports, built-in customer relationship manager (CRM), and customer communications (email/text). It also offers integrations with QuickBooks, Worldpay, KUKUI, Demandforce, Twilio, Mechanic Net and myCARFAX.
Yes, ALLDATA offers database conversions when switching from most other shop management systems. You can reach out to your Account Manager for more assistance.
Yes, if you are looking for additional features, you can upgrade to Shop Manager without having to move your customer database. You can also upgrade to Manage Online with a database conversion.