ALLDATA, LLC: ALLDATA Signs Preferred Partner Agreement with European-Based Autologic Diagnostics Limited

ALLDATA partners with Autologic to provide ALLDATA Repair in combination with
Autologic's fully-integrated support system to enhance multi-franchise
workshops repair capabilities 

COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-02-06 05:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
ALLDATA Europe GmbH, an affiliate of ALLDATA LLC, an AutoZone company, has
signed a reseller agreement with Autologic Diagnostics Ltd. headquartered in
Oxford, England. Autologic is a world leader in advanced aftermarket automotive
diagnostics. With Technical Support Centres in the UK, North America, and
Australia, Autologic employs more than 50 Brand Specialist Master Technicians
to help its customers fix cars faster. The agreement enables Autologic to
distribute ALLDATA Repair to its customers, enhancing their ability to repair
even the most complex European vehicles with ALLDATA's original manufacturer
repair information. ALLDATA Repair helps ensure that independent workshops have
access to OEM diagnostic and repair information needed to meet manufacturer
standards. 

"ALLDATA is pleased to be working with an organization like Autologic that is
committed to ensuring the sustainability and competitiveness of the independent
aftermarket," said Kevin Culmo, General Manager and Managing Director, ALLDATA
Europe GmbH, and Group Vice President, ALLDATA LLC.  "Because ALLDATA Repair
contains more than 35 million articles of unedited OEM information, technicians
can repair to manufacturer standards and compete with dealer workshops
regardless of the complexity of the repair." Culmo adds, "Our relationship with
Autologic delivers an integration of innovative technology, service,
information and personal contact. ALLDATA Repair is the only comprehensive
source of OEM diagnostic and repair information across 22 brands, making it the
most cost-effective source of in-depth repair information for workshops
servicing the most popular vehicle makes on the road." 

"At Autologic, our core objective is enabling workshops to diagnose and repair
cars, using the correct procedures with the right technical information," said
Kevin Finn, Managing Director, Autologic Diagnostics Limited. "Autologic
provides a complete diagnostic solution designed to meet the challenges of the
most complex European vehicles. We have the industry's first fully-integrated
diagnostic support system combining master technician expertise with
third-party vehicle information. The ability to offer ALLDATA Repair directly
to our customers strengthens our ability to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and
quality, from routine servicing to complex diagnostic work." Finn adds, "Our
agreement with ALLDATA allows us to provide customers the industry's only
source of unedited and original diagnostic and repair information which is
proven to improve profitability." 

ALLDATA provides unedited OEM repair and diagnostic information, advanced
searching capability, wiring diagrams, maintenance interval and service
schedules, and more within a single, easy-to-use portal. Available in five
languages, the European version of ALLDATA Repair contains 22 brands with more
than 700 models, 35 million pages, and 35,000 engine combinations. ALLDATA
sells direct to workshops and through a network of more than 20 partners in
fifteen countries. 

"For more than 30 years, ALLDATA has delivered innovative solutions that
improve workflow efficiency and helped the independent aftermarket run their
businesses. It is always an exceptional opportunity to partner with other
industry-leading organizations that share in our mission to serve the
workshop." explains Mitch Major, President of ALLDATA, LLC. "Autologic's unique
solution, combining technical expertise, hardware technology and OEM diagnostic
and repair information, shows their commitment to help workshops. In
combination with ALLDATA Repair OEM information, we can truly enable workshop
efficiency, quality and profitability." 

About ALLDATA
ALLDATA is the leading provider of unedited OEM (original equipment
manufacturer) information for the automotive repair and collision industries.
Founded in 1986, the Elk Grove, Calif.-based company has more than 115,000
subscribers who rely on ALLDATA for OEM-accurate automotive service and
collision repair information, shop management software, training, and customer
relations tools. 

ALLDATA'S flagship products, ALLDATA Repair and ALLDATA Collision, feature a
factory-direct database of more than 38,000 engine-specific vehicles - 95% of
all vehicles on the road today. ALLDATA Repair is the go-to source for
comprehensive, factory-correct repair information for the automotive industry,
and it includes expert repair technician support in ALLDATA Community(SM).
ALLDATA Collision is the single source of OEM collision repair information,
delivering unedited and regularly updated data for structural repairs as well
as mechanical and diagnostic information. ALLDATA Diagnostics is the
company's newest product - it turns a tablet into an affordable, professional
scan tool with the power of ALLDATA built in. ALLDATA Collision Advantage,
which was awarded first place at SEMA 2017 for best new product, bundles
ALLDATA Collision with Estimate Integration to deliver OE-accurate estimates,
including Vital Repairs and OEM-required inspections. The ALLDATA Mobile app,
combined with a tablet, makes vehicle information and ALLDATA Repair available
right at the vehicle to speed repairs. ALLDATA Manage Online is a
comprehensive shop management system that offers anytime, anywhere access to
create quotes and invoices, electronically order parts, manage bays and
technicians and track shop profitability. ALLDATA Tech-Assist provides
one-on-one assistance by phone from ASE Certified Master Technicians to help
diagnose and solve tough repairs. ALLDATA Training GarageSM is an online
training resource with technical and business courses for shop staff and
automotive students at all levels. Visit www.alldata.com for more information. 

About ALLDATA Europe GmbH
ALLDATA Europe GmbH, based in Cologne, Germany, is an affiliate of ALLDATA LLC.
Established in 2009, ALLDATA Europe GmbH provides automotive repair shops with
complete and accurate original OE manufacturer repair data not previously
available in Europe. In 2011, ALLDATA first introduced ALLDATA Repair for the
European market, which is available in five languages and used by more than
5,000 customers in more than 20 countries. Visit www.alldataeurope.com for more
information. 

About AutoZone (NYSE:AZO):
As of November 18, 2017 2017, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts,
chemicals and accessories through 5,480 AutoZone stores in 50 states plus the
District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in the U.S., and 529 stores in Mexico, 26
IMC branches and 14 stores in Brazil for a total count of 6,049. 

AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive
replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Each AutoZone 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, service stations, and public sector accounts.  IMC branches
carry an extensive line of original equipment quality import replacement parts.
 AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software through
www.alldata.com. Additionally, we sell automotive hard parts, maintenance
items, accessories, and non-automotive products through www.autozone.com, and
accessories, performance and replacement parts through www.autoanything.com,
and our commercial customers can make purchases through www.autozonepro.com and
www.imcparts.net.  AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or
installation. 

About Autologic
Autologic is a worldwide leader in automotive aftermarket diagnostics and
technical support. In June 2017, Autologic was acquired by Opus, a
technology-driven growth company in the vehicle inspection and vehicle services
markets. In August 2017, Autologic acquired Farsight, a leading provider of
remote diagnostics and advanced vehicle communication technical support and
services for the automotive aftermarket throughout North America, primarily for
domestic and Asian vehicle makes. Drew Technologies, a global leader in Pass
Thru and OEM vehicle communication interfaces for the automotive aftermarket,
is also owned by Opus. In January 2018, Opus formed a new division, Intelligent
Vehicle Support, which unites Autologic, Farsight, and Drew Technologies under
one single management structure. 

By leveraging the expertise of these business units, Autologic is fast-changing
the way aftermarket support is offered and performed. Through the combination
of advanced technology, cutting-edge software and sophisticated technical
support, Autologic delivers amongst the aftermarket industry's most advanced
and innovative automotive diagnostic support worldwide. 

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