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Step-By-Step: Submitting ALLDATA Library Request
I-CAR · May 23, 2025
Summary
This article provides a step-by-step guide for collision repair technicians to submit a library request through ALLDATA. Submitting a request ensures that technicians receive the most current, up-to-date repair information directly from the vehicle manufacturer, even if the information appears to be already available in the database.
What to do on the job
Submit an ALLDATA Library request whenever you need to guarantee you are using the most up-to-date, manufacturer-specific repair information for a vehicle.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the administrative time and process required to obtain official, up-to-date OEM repair data when standard database searches are incomplete or potentially outdated.
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