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The complete OEM-grade automotive technical archive. Wiring diagrams, repair procedures, DTCs, TSBs, labor times, known-failure reports — for 60+ brands, 1982 to current. One payment. Lifetime access. No subscription.

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Coverage spans every major manufacturer worldwide

BMWMercedes-BenzAudiVolkswagenPorscheFordChevroletGMCCadillacBuickChryslerDodgeJeepRAMToyotaHondaNissanMazdaSubaruMitsubishiHyundaiKiaVolvoLand RoverJaguarMiniFiatAlfa RomeoPeugeotCitroënRenaultOpelVauxhallSeatŠkodaSuzuki BMWMercedes-BenzAudiVolkswagenPorscheFordChevroletGMCCadillacBuickChryslerDodgeJeepRAMToyotaHondaNissanMazdaSubaruMitsubishiHyundaiKiaVolvoLand RoverJaguarMiniFiatAlfa RomeoPeugeotCitroënRenaultOpelVauxhallSeatŠkodaSuzuki
The Subscription Trap

YOU'RE BLEEDING $2,000+ A YEAR.
FOR WHAT YOU ALREADY HAD ACCESS TO.

$2,268

ALLDATA Repair / year

Billed annually per shop. Extra seats cost extra. Stop paying and the library closes.

$2,400

Mitchell 1 ProDemand / year

Recurring licence per user. Same DTC databases, same TSBs, same labor-time tables — bigger invoice.

$1,799

Identifix Direct-Hit / year

$1,799/yr on annual billing, $209/mo month-to-month. Cancel and you lose everything you built on it.

Over a 5-year career as an indie mechanic, that's $10,000+ extracted from your pocket for data that already existed the day you signed up. We built CarData because mechanics deserve to own the information they rely on — not rent it.

What's Inside

10 MODULES. EVERYTHING YOU'LL EVER NEED.

The exact same OEM data your dealer technician sees. Searchable. Cross-referenced. Offline-capable.

01 — Wiring Diagrams

  • • Complete schematic by system: lighting, injection, ABS, airbag, body control
  • • Physical connector location with wire colors
  • • ECU pinouts & ground points
  • • Fuse / relay distribution maps

02 — OEM Repair Procedures

  • • Step-by-step illustrated R&R from the factory manual
  • • Timing belt / chain procedures with marks
  • • Brake, suspension, steering, cooling, fuel, A/C, clutch
  • • Photo-grade detail. Not a cartoon.

03 — Diagnostic Trouble Codes

  • • Full DTC library per make and system
  • • Diagnostic flowcharts (decision trees)
  • • Sensor reference values (TPS, MAP, MAF, O₂, etc.)
  • • Live-data interpretation guides

04 — Maintenance Schedules

  • • Service intervals (km / miles / time) by model
  • • Oil & fluid spec (SAE / API / ACEA, capacity)
  • • Filter and spark-plug part numbers
  • • Interference engine flags. Recommended tire pressures.

05 — Tech Specs & Torques

  • • Every critical torque: head, rod, main, wheel, oil pan
  • • Valve clearance (intake/exhaust) per engine
  • • Alignment specs (camber, caster, toe)
  • • Engine specs, firing order, ignition timing

06 — TSBs & Recalls

  • • Official Technical Service Bulletins from the manufacturers
  • • Active recall list per VIN range
  • • Module software updates & recalibrations
  • • "Known issues" with verified factory fixes

07 — Keys & Immobilizers

  • • Key & remote programming procedures per model
  • • Immobilizer reset procedures
  • • Service / oil / inspection light reset
  • • Module coding & adaptation after replacement

08 — Labor Time Tables

  • • Standard book hours per job, per model
  • • Quote with confidence — stop undercharging
  • • Sortable by system (engine, trans, suspension, electrical)
  • • Aligned with manufacturer warranty rates

09 — Known Failures Report

  • • What actually breaks on this exact year / make / model
  • • Built from owner complaints filed with NHTSA — real cars, real failures
  • • Ranked by system: powertrain, electrical, brakes, steering, airbags
  • • Year-over-year comparison — spot the lemon years before you quote the job
  • • Open recall campaigns cross-referenced automatically

10 — Transmission Rebuild Library

1,699 rebuild manuals covering 220 automatic gearbox units, from classic three-speeds through 2017. Valve body layouts, solenoid tests, pressure and torque specs, clutch apply charts.

GM

4L60-E, 4L80-E, 6L80, 200-4R, 3L80 / 400, 3T40, Allison 1000-2000 and 500-600-700

Ford

4R100, 5R110W, AOD / AODE / 4R70W, A4LD, CD4E, CFT30 CVT

Chrysler

A604 / 41TE, A727, A500 / 518, 42RE, 46RE / 47RE / 48RE, 45RFE

Import & transfer cases

01J, 02E DSG, 09G / TF60-SN, ZF-5HP, 722.6, A340, Jatco JF506E and JF613E, RE4F04B

11 — Vehicle Coverage

From 1982 Civic carburetors to 2025 EV high-voltage architecture. Every market. Every drivetrain.

European

VW, Audi, BMW, MB, Volvo, Peugeot, Citroën, Renault, Fiat, Opel, Alfa, Seat, Škoda, Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche, Mini, Smart

American

Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM

Japanese

Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, Daihatsu, Lexus, Acura, Infiniti

Korean

Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, SsangYong

★ Core Tool · Exclusive

MEET YOUR AI MASTER MECHANIC.

A purpose-trained AI with 40+ years of cross-brand experience baked in. Chat with it like you'd grill a seasoned veteran in the bay next to yours. 24/7. No appointment.

CarData AI Online
2018 Ford F-150 5.0L. Throwing P0316 misfire-at-startup, runs fine after a few seconds. Where do I start?

P0316 on the 5.0 Coyote typically points at low oil-feed pressure to the VCT phasers at cold start. Most likely causes, in order:

  • 1. Phaser rattle — known Ford TSB 17-0050. Verify with cold-start audio.
  • 2. Stuck VCT solenoids — clean or replace, ~$80 each.
  • 3. Low oil pressure at start — check oil grade (5W-30 only) and OCV screens.

Want the TSB document and step-by-step phaser inspection procedure?

Yes — show me the procedure with torque specs.
● ● ● Composing diagnostic procedure…

Diagnose symptoms

Describe the noise, vibration, code or smell. Get a ranked list of probable causes with the test for each.

Step-by-step procedures

Ask "how do I replace the rear main on a 1.8 TSI" — get the OEM sequence with torques.

Decode any DTC

Paste the code, get root causes ranked from most to least likely, with the diagnostic path.

Always on. Always at your bench.

3 AM under a truck on the side of a highway? It's awake.

AI Mechanic is included free with every CarData license. No additional fees. Generous daily usage cap, enough for a full workday of diagnostic questions.

The Math

CARDATA vs THE SUBSCRIPTION GIANTS

The big 3
CarData
Price year 1
$1,799–$2,400
$97
Price 5 years
~$11,000
$97
Wiring diagrams
Labor times
Offline access
Use any device
AI Mechanic 24/7
EXCLUSIVE
Cancel = locked out
YES
NEVER

"The big 3" = ALLDATA Repair, Mitchell 1 ProDemand and Identifix Direct-Hit

Publicly listed single-shop rates, checked September 2026; annual-contract pricing where the vendor offers it. Actual quotes vary by region, seat count and bundle. ALLDATA, Mitchell 1, ProDemand and Identifix are trademarks of their respective owners — independent comparison, no affiliation or endorsement.

From the bay floor

WHAT 2,140+ SHOPS SAY

"I cancelled my $199/mo subscription the day after CarData loaded. Same wiring diagrams, faster search, and I keep it forever. Paid for itself by lunch."

DR

Derek R.

Independent Shop Owner — Tucson, AZ

"Mobile mechanic. I work out of a van. Offline access killed every excuse I had to keep paying $169/mo for the old platform. This is the future."

JS

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Mobile Tech — Manchester, UK

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Everything included

  • AI Master Mechanic — 24/7 expert chat
  • Unlimited VIN lookups & vehicles — never per-car, never per-VIN
  • Full archive — 60+ brands, 1982 to current
  • Wiring diagrams, repair procedures, DTCs
  • Known Failures Report — what breaks on this exact year/model, from real owner reports
  • Transmission Rebuild Library — 1,699 manuals across 220 gearbox units
  • TSBs, recalls, labor time tables
  • Lifetime updates & new content
  • Download per-vehicle bundles
  • Priority email support
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

30-Day Iron-Clad Guarantee

Open it. Use it. Cross-reference it against your current subscription if you still have one. If CarData doesn't replace it inside 30 days, email us and we'll refund every cent. No interrogation. No "are you sure?" form. Just your money back.

Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Is it $97 per VIN, or just for one car?

Neither — and it's the #1 question we get. $97 is a one-time payment for lifetime, UNLIMITED access. You can look up unlimited VINs and work on unlimited vehicles, across all 60+ brands and every model year. There are no per-VIN fees, no per-car charges, and no monthly bills — ever. One payment unlocks everything, forever.

How do I access the archive after paying?

The moment your payment is confirmed (via Stripe or PayPal), you receive a welcome email with your member dashboard link. You can also log in directly from this site with the email and password you created at checkout — your account is activated automatically.

Is the data really as complete as the big platforms?

Yes. The wiring diagrams, repair procedures, torque specs, DTC libraries, TSBs and labor times all originate from manufacturer service information — the same upstream source the big platforms license from. We've simply structured it differently and removed the rent.

What years and brands are covered?

Light vehicles, utilities and pickups from approximately 1982 through current production. 60+ brands across European, American, Japanese and Korean manufacturers — see the coverage list above.

Will it work offline / in my van?

Partially. The Vehicle Manuals Library lets you download per-vehicle bundles (.zip) you can keep on the laptop you take into the bay, so the job you are working on is available with no signal. Everything else — search, AI Master Mechanic and VIN Lookup — runs in the browser and needs a connection.

Are updates really included forever?

Yes. New TSBs, model years and corrections roll into your archive at no additional cost. The $97 you pay today is the last invoice CarData will ever send you.

What if it's not what I expected?

You have 30 days to email support@car-data.pro and request a refund. No questions. No friction. We process refunds within 48 business hours.

Is the payment secure?

100%. We accept payments through Stripe (the same engine behind Amazon, Shopify, Lyft and Google) and PayPal — pick whichever you prefer at checkout. We never see or store your card details. SSL encrypted end-to-end.

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