Rebel Editor May 11, 2023 8 Comments



In this video, we compare the professional versions of popular automotive service and repair information websites, including Alldata, Identifix, Prodemand, and Emanualonline, against their DIY counterparts. We discuss the pros and cons of each website and share our experience using them. Find out which website offers the best value for your money, which website has the most comprehensive information, and which website is easiest to navigate. We also share our frustration with Mitchell1DIY’s lack of color wiring diagrams and our appreciation for Identifix’s additional hotline archives, which provide valuable pattern failure information and alternative test procedures. Tune in to make an informed decision on which website to use for your automotive repair needs.

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  1. Belly Bell

    Aftermarket professional service info is the best, or/and sometimes OEM service info is good also can be way more helpful than aftermarket.

  2. Next Level Auto Diagnostics

    Very helpful video Chad. I have always wondered what the differences were since pricing varies, but your info confirms it.

  3. Bernarda Flores

    Thanks for making this video, it really clarifies some of the questions that I been having regarding these services.

  4. BlakePhillips

    Great video. You are correct about alldata's new site is much more useful and similar to the professional site. The DIY site didn't have the rewritten diagrams and the links weren't interactive.

  5. Welding Junkie

    Nice job on the video- right now Mitchell is offering 6 mo at $99 a month for the pro version. You need a business to sign up but great price.

  6. spelunkerd

    A couple of years ago Alldata did a phase shift where the DIY version was upgraded to include color interactive wiring diagrams, etc, but it came at a steep price increase (~3X). That works if you only own the car for a year or two. But for those expecting to own it for many years, the ebay hard copy of the dealers manual is far more cost effective. Of course you lose TSB's and updates when you do that. Nice review, Chad!

  7. Bart Young

    thanks! I use the alldatadiy a lot for a fleet shop where we don't see a lot of different vehicles. I didn't know identifix had a diy version. I also find the Mitchell diy version hard to navigate.

  8. NICk AYIVOR

    Start to finish tutorial brilliant
    My Mentor The Practical Mechanic
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    KNOWLEDGEABLE The Practical Mechanic
    From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧 ⏰️ 20:54pm

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