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U.S. EPA rules require vehicle manufacturers to make their OBD II service information and specifications available to ANYONE online for a "reasonable fee" (see chart below). This information is necessary to diagnose and repair emissions and driveability-related problems.
The service information that is available via the vehicle manufacturer websites below typically includes all the information, diagnostic charts and service procedures you would find in an OEM shop manual. In fact, many vehicle manufacturers have discontinued publishing paper shop manuals and only offer their information online or in digital format.
The following information was provided by the National Automotive Service Task Force.
Updated: January 2023
NOTE: Access fees and subscription prices may have changed since this was posted.
(Prices subject to change without notice)
| Company | Short Term Access (daily fee) | Month | Year/Other |
| Acura | 10.00 (72 hr) | 50.00 | 350.00 |
| Audi | 35.00 (72 hr) | 225.00 | 1100.00 |
| BMW | 30.00 (24 hr) | 300.00 | 2500.00 |
| Chrysler[1] | 35.00 (24 hr) | 200.00 | 1800.00 |
| Ford[2] | 21.95 (72 hr) | 299.95 | 2499.95 |
| GM[3] | 20.00 (72 hr) or $55 programming | 150.00 | 45.00 (5 days)
1200.00 |
| Honda | 10.00 (72 hr) | 50.00 | 350.00 |
| Hyundai | 20 (72 hr) 55.00 J-2534 programming | 60 | 300 |
| Infiniti[4] | 19.99 (24 hr) | 299.98 | 2499.98 |
| Isuzu | 20.00 (24 hr) | 150.00 | 1650.00 |
| Jaguar | 23.00 (24 hr) | 205.00 | 1200.00 |
| Kia | 19.00 (72 hrs) | 150.00 | 1500.00 |
| Land Rover | 23.00 (24 hr) | 205.00 | 1200.00 |
| Lexus[5] | 15.00 (48 hr) | 50.00 | 350.00 |
| Mazda | 19.95 (24 hr)
199.00 (30 day) |
900.00 (6 mo)
1500.00 (yr) |
|
| Mercedes Benz | 18.00 (24 hr) | 300.00 | 2500.00 |
| Mini | 30.00 (24 hr) | 300.00 | 2500.00 |
| Mitsubishi | 19.95 (24 hr)
99.95 (7 days) |
249.95 | 999.95 (6 mo.) 1499.95 (yr) |
| Nissan[6] | 19.99 (24 hr) | 299.98 | 2499.98 |
| Porsche | 110.00/document | 5200.00 | |
| Subaru | 34.95 (72 hr) | 299.95 | 2499.95 |
| Suzuki[7] | 25.00 (24 hr) | 300.00 (6 mo.) 575.00 (yr) |
|
| Toyota [8] | 15.00 (48 hr) | 75.00 | 400.00 |
| Tesla | 106.25 (24 hr) | 371.88 | 3187.50 |
| Volkswagen | 35.00 (24 hr) | 225.00 | 1100.00 |
| Volvo[9] | 40.50 (72 hr) | 322.50 | 3225.00 |
Includes Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle, Jeep, and Plymouth vehicles.
Includes Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. Ford offers other access options at lower prices for single vehicle/single model year, single vehicle/multiple model years, TSBs (1988+) only, Vehicle Specific Information only, Diagnostics only, Vehicle Programming only, and individual Technical Training courses (over 50 to choose from). See Ford website for details.
Includes Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Geo, GMC, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Saturn vehicles.
Free view of Owners Manuals and Navigation System Manuals for 1996+ vehicles and TSB summaries for 1990+ vehicles.
Both Lexus and Toyota information can be accessed for one charge.
Paying subscription fees to vehicle manufacturers to access their service information can get expensive, especially if you own multiple vehicles. A more affordable option for many motorists is to get a short term subscription to an aftermarket service information provider.
AlldataDIY.com and Mitchell1 DIY are licensed to repurpose and resell the auto manufacturer's service information direct to motorists for a fee. An individual will typically pay around $20 for a one month subscription (one month) that gives them access to all the factory repair information for their car, truck or SUV. If you want a longer subscription, you will pay around $40 (AlldataDIY.com) to $60 (Mitchell1 DIY) for a full year of access. Multiple year subscriptions are also available for discounted prices. Just remember that these subscriptions are limited to a single vehicle. If you own multiple vehicles, you can add on additional subscriptions for a discount.
Professional technicians and independent repair shops can also buy service information subscriptions from Alldata, Mitchell and Motor, but for a much higher fee (around $1500/year). A professional grade subscription provides the same information, but gives the subscriber the ability to access data for all years, makes and models of vehicles. Compared to paying multiple subscription fees for direct access to vehicle manufacturer service information websites, the aftermarket options are a real bargain.
Although most vehicle manufacturers ceased publishing printed repair manuals years ago and went to all digital online service information data bases with pay-per-view or subscription only access, OEM and aftermarket repair manuals for many older vehicles are still be available (new, used or reproduced).
Click on the link below to view a list of possible sources for these books:
Automotive Service Manuals & Books (click here for listings)