ELK GROVE, Calif., March 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALLDATA LLC, the leading provider of vehicle manufacturers' service and repair information for professional repair shops, now integrates with Internet AutoParts (IAP) to provide a web-based electronic catalog and parts ordering system that utilizes the IAP parts distribution network for the subscribers of ALLDATA Manage 4.9, shop management software.
The integration of IAP with ALLDATA Manage provides independent repair shops with online parts ordering access to thousands of supplier locations in the United States and Canada. IAP integration with ALLDATA Manage offers additional catalog options for ALLDATA subscribers to efficiently manage their business and place orders online electronically.
"IAP's online parts ordering strengthens ALLDATA's position as a major provider of shop management software. Subscribers to ALLDATA Manage 4.9 can import parts into repair orders, check stock or order parts online directly through IAP," says Senior Product Marketing Manager Diane Horne.
"We are committed to providing ALLDATA Manage customers a selection of automotive electronic parts catalogs and advanced parts ordering capabilities as part of their shop management system. IAP's connection to ALLDATA Manage improves order accuracy and efficiency; helping ALLDATA's customers to effectively run their business," continues Diane Horne.
For more information on ALLDATA and ALLDATA Manage 4.9, visit www.alldata.com/manage or call 800-697-2533.
About AutoZone and ALLDATA
As of February 12, 2011, AutoZone, Inc. had 4,425 stores in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in the U.S. and 249 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, service stations, and public sector accounts. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software. On the web at www.autozone.com, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts and subscriptions to the ALLDATAdiy product, and its Commercial customers can make purchases through www.autozonepro.com. AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.
ALLDATA is an AutoZone company. With more than 80,000 repair shops as subscribers, ALLDATA is the leading provider of manufacturers' service and repair information, shop management software and customer relations tools for the automotive repair and collision industries.
About Internet AutoParts (IAP):
Internet AutoParts (IAP) is the industry leading web-based automotive aftermarket parts procurement and communications company. Founded in 2000, IAP was the first web-based parts ordering and communications platform linking automotive service providers with wholesale distributors. For more information visit www.iapshop.com.