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ALLDATA Makes Information Access Faster With DVD

6 April 1999

ALLDATA Makes Information Access Faster With DVD

    ELK GROVE, Calif., April 5 -- ALLDATA, the market leader in
publishing computer-based Automotive Diagnostic, Repair and Estimating
Information, now provides its ALLDATA(R) database (AFW(TM)) on Digital
Versatile Disc (DVD) to save technicians time and make accessing the AFW(TM)
information even easier.
    "ALLDATA on DVD is like a dream come true. We're accessing information
faster because we don't have to search through several discs for each repair
job," said Don Johnston, owner of Don's J & J Garage in Oklahoma City, OK.
"DVD has me grinning from ear to ear and tickled to death."
    With over 480% of added information to ALLDATA's database over the last
two years, ALLDATA felt it was time to provide its customers access choices.
ALLDATA customers can now access the entire database of electronic automotive
diagnostic, repair and estimating information on over 37 individual CD discs
or 5 DVDs.
    Here are a few of the benefits of subscribing to AFW(TM):

    Electronic Diagnostic, Repair and Estimating Information -- Easily access
millions of unique repair articles, illustrations, factory technical service
bulletins and parts & labor estimating information from CD or DVD to repair
over 20,000 engine-specific models dating back to 1982.
    1-800 Customer Service Access -- Knowledgeable Customer Service
Professionals ready to assist customers with system information and
navigation.
    Customer Resource Center -- ALLDATA customers have fast, exclusive access
to over 5,000 original equipment manuals.
    Installation and Training Assistance -- ALLDATA ensures that customer
shops are able to fully-utilize the power of this information system.
    Certified ALLDATA Information Specialist Program -- Helps promote the
shop's commitment to using the most current repair information with banners,
window stickers, press releases and advertisements.

    ALLDATA for Windows Continuous Subscription Plan (CSP)

The ALLDATA CSP offers full, unlimited access to the industry's most complete
Electronic Diagnostic, Repair and Estimating Information Database at a single,
low monthly subscription fee. For more information about this program, contact
ALLDATA at 800-684-1250.

    About ALLDATA

    ALLDATA is the leading provider of Electronic Diagnostic, Repair and
Estimating Information to the Professional Automotive Service Industry.
ALLDATA's information includes diagnostic and repair articles, factory
technical service bulletin pages, and illustrations including Original
Equipment wiring diagrams that improve the efficiency of automotive repair
shop technicians.