If you work on 1990s BMWs, VW Golfs, Ford Escorts, or Toyota Corollas, later software versions often drop or bury legacy data. Version 3.40 places that information front and center.
Autodata 3.40 English: The Ultimate Guide for Vehicle Diagnostics and Repair
| Alternative | Cost Model | Offline Mode? | Vehicle Coverage | |-------------|------------|---------------|--------------------| | | Subscription (~$15-30/month) | Limited (caching) | 1990–present | | ALLDATA DIY | Subscription (~$20/year per vehicle) | No | US/Canada market | | eMANUAL Online | One-time purchase (~$15 per manual) | Yes (PDF) | Varies by model | | Auto Repair Source (EBSCO) | Library subscription (often free via public libraries) | No | 1970–present | | Mechanic’s Assistant (offline) | One-time fee (~$50) | Yes | Up to 2014 |
Autodata 3.40 is not officially supported on macOS or Linux, though some users report success running it inside virtual machines (e.g., VirtualBox, Wine).
