Autodata

What Autodata does

Autodata is a UK-based publisher of automotive technical information serving the independent automotive aftermarket. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Leeds, the company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Solera Group, acquired in 2017 (it had previously acquired cap hpi in 2014). The core product is a cloud-delivered subscription platform that provides OEM-licensed technical data, including 420,000+ standardized wiring diagrams, 826,000+ step-by-step repair procedures, diagnostic trouble codes, service schedules, and repair-time estimates for cars, vans, motorcycles, and increasingly electric and hybrid vehicles. Autodata's defining technical capability is the cross-OEM standardization of component names and procedures, a layer that reduces lookup friction for workshops that handle many vehicle brands.

The business model is a self-serve SaaS subscription with annual billing cycles priced at £77–£182 per month (Diagnostics & Repair tier, lower for Service & Maintenance), a £9.99 first-month trial that converts to an annual commitment, and a separate Motorcycles subscription from £30/month. Distribution combines a direct-to-consumer website with a global reseller network covering 40+ countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, supplemented by regional offices in the UK (Leeds and Bracknell), Australia (Capalaba), and South Africa (Johannesburg). In 2025 Autodata launched Autodata EV & Hybrid Support (powered by HEVRA), Autodata Video Features (featurisation) for on-demand training content, and the Digidentity integration for SERMI/MVIS-compliant identity verification in Australia; the company also offers an API for embedding vehicle data into third-party systems.

Autodata claims 80,000+ professional workshops worldwide trust its data, with stated coverage of 98% of vehicles on the road, and 8/10 professional workshops use its Diagnostics & Repair product. Pricing tiers are structured per simultaneous user (1, 2, or 5 users) and per business location. An Autodata Training module with 400+ training videos on electrical, mechanical, advanced diagnostics, and hybrid/ADAS topics is now included as standard in Cars & Vans subscriptions. Headcount is reported in the 251–500 range; no revenue figures are publicly disclosed. Autodata does not maintain a public funding history as a portfolio company of Solera.

Name

Autodata

Legal name

Autodata Limited

Website

https://autodata-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Autodata, a UK-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Solera Group, publishes standardized OEM-licensed technical data for automotive workshops worldwide, covering 46,000+ car/van and 9,000+ motorcycle models via subscription SaaS products sold direct and through a 40-country reseller network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maidenhead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Annual Subscription - Cars & Vans: Core subscription product providing access to comprehensive car and van technical data. Subscriptions are 12-month commitments with automatic renewal. Pricing tiers based on user count (1, 2, or 5 simultaneous users). Includes Diagnostics & Repair (£132/month) and Service & Maintenance (£77/month) tiers.
2. Annual Subscription - Motorcycles: Standalone subscription for motorcycle technical data covering 79 manufacturers and 9,000+ models. Priced from £30/month for single user.
3. Training Module Access: Over 400 training videos included as standard in Cars & Vans subscription. Covers electrical & mechanical fundamentals, advanced diagnostics, and hybrid & ADAS technology. Professional certificate of completion provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Autodata provides subscription-based cloud software delivering OEM-licensed technical information for automotive service, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Core offerings are the Cars & Vans and Motorcycles platforms covering 46,000+ and 9,000+ vehicle models respectively, supplemented by integrated training videos and an EV & Hybrid support module.

Product overview

Autodata is a comprehensive automotive technical information platform providing software and data solutions for vehicle service, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. The core offering consists of two main subscription products: Autodata Cars and Vans (covering 46,000+ models from 211 manufacturers with wiring diagrams, repair procedures, and diagnostics) and Autodata Motorcycles (covering 9,000+ models from 79 manufacturers). These are delivered through the Autodata Workshop Application platform with subscription tiers including Diagnostics & Repair (full features) and Service & Maintenance (basic servicing). Training is included as standard in Cars and Vans subscriptions via the Autodata Training platform featuring 400+ videos. An EV & Hybrid Support module powered by HEVRA extends coverage for electric vehicles. The Autodata API enables enterprise and developer integration of vehicle data into existing systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autodata Cars and Vans Comprehensive automobile repair software providing OEM-licensed data for more than 46,000 car and van models from 211 manufacturers, covering 98% of vehicles on the road. Includes 420,000 standardised wiring diagrams, 826,000 step-by-step technical repair procedures, diagnostic trouble codes, service schedules, and repair times. Target customers are professional automotive workshops.
• Autodata Motorcycles

Quantifiable outcome

• 8/10 professional workshops use Autodata Diagnostics & Repair
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HEVRAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Partnership to bring workshops UK EV & Hybrid repair support. Includes vehicle guides for 400+ EV & Hybrid models, HEVRA Technical Support from EV/Hybrid experts, and HEVRA Garage Listing for workshops to be recognized as Trusted EV & Hybrid Repairers. Launched September 2025.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mitchell 1: Mitchell 1 is a US-based provider of automotive repair information, shop management and estimating software for professional workshops. It is a directly comparable peer to Autodata, offering similar wiring diagrams, repair procedures and labour guides to independent garages, primarily in North America.
• ALLDATA: ALLDATA is a major subscription-based provider of OEM repair, diagnostic and collision information to professional workshops. It competes head-to-head with Autodata in standardized technical data for the aftermarket, especially across the US and increasingly globally.
• HaynesPro: HaynesPro provides automotive technical data (service schedules, repair times, wiring diagrams) to workshops across Europe. It is a direct competitor to Autodata's Cars & Vans product, with overlapping geography and customer base, though smaller scale.
• Bosch ESI[tronic] (Robert Bosch): Bosch's ESI[tronic] is a diagnostic and repair information platform bundled with Bosch KTS scan tools, widely used in European workshops. It is directly comparable to Autodata as it combines OEM repair data with diagnostic hardware for the same professional workshop customer.
• Snap-on ShopKey / ProDemand: Snap-on's ShopKey/ProDemand systems deliver OEM repair information, estimating and diagnostic guidance to professional technicians, primarily in North America. Same product category, same workshop end-customer, and same subscription/PLG distribution model as Autodata.
• Identifix: Identifix provides direct-hit diagnostics, OEM wiring and repair information to workshops. It is a specialized competitor to Autodata in the same aftermarket technical data category, now operating under the Solera umbrella alongside Autodata.
• Opus IVS (Opus): Opus IVS offers diagnostic solutions and remote expert support to independent workshops, combining OEM data with advanced driver-assistance and ADAS calibration workflows. Comparable to Autodata in serving technicians who need up-to-date vehicle repair information.

Emerging players

• Texa (IDC4): Texa's IDC4 platform covers diagnostic, repair and maintenance data for cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles, often sold alongside Texa diagnostic tools in Europe. Overlaps with Autodata on motorcycle/European workshop data but with hardware-led distribution.
• RepairPal: RepairPal provides automotive repair information, fair-price estimating and shop certification, serving both consumers and independent workshops. Comparable to Autodata in vertical market position and shop-quality differentiation, though more US-centric and consumer-facing.

Broad incumbents

• Solera Holdings: Solera is Autodata's parent group and a broader automotive data/insurance software incumbent spanning claims, dealer, and fleet solutions. As a parent it provides strategic and data-asset context that frames Autodata's positioning within a much wider automotive software portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/autodata_group
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUzcOKF3dj6x68NcCtlShnw
• Facebookfacebook.com/autodatagroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autodata

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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