ALLDATA(r)diy.com Expands Coverage of 2008 Makes and Models

Vehicle Database Adds Manufacturer Repair Information for Newer Vehicles


ELK GROVE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALLDATA(r), the leading provider of vehicle manufacturers' service and repair information for professional repair shops, is pleased to announce 2008 vehicles added to its do-it-yourself product. As part of the ALLDATAdiy.com regular update, ALLDATA has added original equipment manufacturer (OEM) information covering several 2008 makes, including:


 * 2008 Acura(r)          * 2008 Dodge(r)       * 2008 Jeep(r)
 * 2008 Buick(r)          * 2008 GMC(r)         * 2008 Land Rover(r)
 * 2008 Cadillac(r)       * 2008 Honda(r)       * 2008 Pontiac(r)
 * 2008 Chevrolet(r)      * 2008 Hummer(r)      * 2008 Saturn(r)
 * 2008 Chrysler(r)       * 2008 Jaguar(r)

ALLDATAdiy.com provides automotive enthusiasts with access to the most complete collection of OEM information for most vehicles sold in the United States from 1982 through 2008.

"Our goal is to offer subscribers the most up-to-date vehicle information as it becomes available from the manufacturers. We are committed to remain ahead of our competitors by being first to release vehicle repair information to consumers," says Paul Marshall, Program Manager for ALLDATAdiy.com.

Updated regularly, the information contained in ALLDATAdiy.com is accessible from any computer with Internet access. Each vehicle-specific subscription includes the latest factory recalls, technical service bulletins (TSBs), diagnostic trouble code information, factory part numbers and labor times and thousands of detailed diagrams.

ALLDATAdiy.com offers affordable one-year and five-year subscriptions for single vehicles. Additional vehicle subscriptions are available for even less. For more information or to sign up for a subscription, car owners can visit www.alldatadiy.com.

About AutoZone's ALLDATA

ALLDATA, founded in 1986, with more than 70,000 repair shops as subscribers, is the leading provider of manufacturers' service and repair information, shop management software and customer relations tools for the automotive repair and collision industries. Professional automotive repair shops across North America depend on ALLDATA for their automotive repair information needs, and to purchase parts from more than 2,200 AutoZone Commercial program locations.

The ALLDATA Repair(sm) subscription, available online and on DVD, provides comprehensive, factory-correct repair information. Also available are: ALLDATA Manage(sm) strategic shop management system; ALLDATA Market(sm) web-based shop marketing tools to bring in new and repeat business; ALLDATA Collision(sm) a single source of OEM collision information delivering factory-correct, unedited and regularly updated information for structural repairs and more; and the AutoZone Aftermarket Parts Catalog and AZ PartsConnect(r) program for aftermarket parts estimating and electronic ordering. ALLDATAdiy.com provides consumers with repair articles, factory technical service bulletins, and illustrations for a specific vehicle, along with a link to ALLDATA-approved repair shops. Visit www.alldata.com for more information.

About AutoZone:

As of November 22, 2008, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 4,122 AutoZone stores in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in the U.S. and 150 stores in Mexico.

AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Each 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, and service stations. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information, and auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com. AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.



            

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