PowerStroker wrote:

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We have alldata for any non Ford products at the dealer. It is ok, but not always the most generous for labor times.

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 Thanks for your reply. I've heard of alldata, but I thought it's quite expensive...how much do you pay? And why you are not using it for Ford products? 

I clicked on the link to check it out and I'll have to admit I'm not too impressed. First of all, who wants all their customer data stored on the "cloud"? What if the internet goes down?

Perhaps the software could use some more features. I have a lot of ideas about what would be the "ultimate" shop software but I get the impression the author of this thread may be in some way associated with the company -- am I wrong? I dont know but it's just the impression I get.

I certainly don't have any problems with people trying to promote their ideas but at the same time they should be prepared for constructive criticism. I'd also have to agree with PowerStroker that Fords probably has the best software for their vehicles, but Fords doesn't like to share. Actually to be quite honest I feel sorry for anyone who buys a Ford, because the entire business seems more like an effort to keep customers buying new cars than to build a top quality vehicle to last a lifetime. In Fords defense, that seems to be the objective with ALL automobile manufacturers now days.

Sorry for looking like an advertiser..I thought here might be some exp. shop owners to give advice. 

I keep forgetting I'm not dealing with experienced shop owners.

Guess the question OP needs to answer is, what's your budget?

Dont mind PowerStroker, him and his buddies nearly had an attack of conscious when they first arrived. Seems they had weak stomachs when it came to "real" business decisions -- stuff like getting paid.. But you know them line mechanics -- all heart and no brains. ;)