Converting Your Database into ALLDATA Shop Manager
If your shop previously used a different shop management system and is now using ALLDATA Shop Manager, your database will need to be converted.
- Conversions must be done by ALLDATA.
What Gets Transferred
Print all financial reports from your existing shop management system before converting your database.
Keep the printed reports, since they may be the only source of your previous financial information.
- YMME (Year, Make, Model, Engine)
- VIN
- License
- Name
- Address
- Phone
What Can Be Converted
The following shop management systems can be converted:
Shop Management System | Vehicle Data | Customer Data |
|---|---|---|
| ALLDATA MANAGE (DVD) |  | |
| ALLDATA MANAGE Online | | |
| Mitchell Manager SE | | |
| Mitchell ShopKey | | |
Time to Complete Transfer
 | AND |  |
15 to 30 Minutes | 24-48 hours |
After a conversion has been requested: An ALLDATA representative will remotely connect to your computer to retrieve the database that will be converted. | After the database has been retrieved: You will be notified that the conversion process is complete and that you can start using ALLDATA Shop Manager. |
Databases that include errors, or non-standard formatting, may take up to five days to convert.
Getting Started
To start the conversion process, or check the status of an existing conversion:
- Contact your Account Manager directly, or ...
- Call 1-800-859-3282, Option 4 .