Subscriptions
Data Standards Subscriptions
All Auto Care technology product subscriptions are for 12 months and must be renewed on an annual basis to maintain access to the selected product(s). To obtain Auto Care Association member rates, companies must be current Auto Care members in good standing. To learn more about the benefits of becoming an Auto Care Association member company, and to apply, please visit the membership page!
Subscriptions include:
- Access to purchased product downloads on Autocarevip.com
- Data Standards documentation in Auto Care Digital Hub
- Release notes communications for the data standards and their supporting databases
- Communications on industry networking, training and educational events related to using the data standards and their supporting databases and other technology related topics.
See all pricing below and when ready to subscribe, click here to start the online process.
Attention Software and Solution Providers!
Want to learn about how you can license and integrate ACES and PIES data into your products?
VCDB Pricing
The Vehicle Configuration database (VCdb) is used in the ACES data standard.
A subscription to the VCdb automatically provides access to the Qualifier database (Qdb).
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Light Duty & Power Sports
Includes Light Duty Vehicles and Powersports vehicle types sold in United States, Canada and Mexico.
| Revenue Range | Member | Non-Member |
| $0 - $5M | $3,218 | $7,021 |
| $5 - $50M | $4,451 | $9,710 |
| $50M - $1B | $5,135 | $11,204 |
| $1B+ | $6,847 | $14,939 |
VCdb Light Duty South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru)
Includes Light Duty vehicle types sold in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Peru.
| Revenue Range | Member | Non-Member |
| $0 - $5M | $3,500 | $5,250 |
| $5 - $50M | $4,500 | $6,750 |
| $50M - $1B | $5,500 | $8,250 |
| $1B+ | $7,500 | $11,250 |
Medium & Heavy Truck
Includes medium and heavy duty truck vehicle types (classes 4-8) sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
| Revenue Range | Member | Non-Member |
| $0 - $5M | $3,500 | $4,400 |
| $5 - $50M | $4,100 | $6,200 |
| $50M - $1B | $4,800 | $7,200 |
| $1B+ | $5,700 | $8,500 |
Off-Highway and Equipment
Includes Off-Highway and Equipment vehicle types sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
| Revenue Range | Member | Non-Member |
| $0 - $5M | $3,500 | $4,400 |
| $5 - $50M | $4,100 | $6,200 |
| $50M - $1B | $4,800 | $7,200 |
| $1B+ | $5,700 | $8,500 |
PADB Pricing
The Product Attribute database (PAdb) is used in the PIES data standard.
| Revenue Range | Member | Non-Member |
| $0 - $5M | $1,100 | $2,300 |
| $5M - $50M | $1,575 | $4,500 |
| $50M - $1B | $3,425 | $10,000 |
| $1B+ | $5,500 | $15,950 |
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iShop Pricing
| Revenue Range | Member | Non-Member |
| Inspection Server | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Shop Management Server | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Language | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Canadian French | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Portuguese | $2,500 | $5,000 |
*To subscribe to any of the translation databases, users must have an active subscription to one of the VCdbs as well as the PAdb. Each language subscription includes translations for the VCdb, Qdb, PCdb, and PAdb.
eLearning Course: Introduction ACES and PIES Pricing
Auto Care Association members can save $50 now through April 2022 on the course with our introductory member price of $99 by using code: 99Intro. Ready to purchase? go to autocare.org/elearning.
| Language | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| eLearning Course | $149 | $249 |
*Once your individual subscription is active, this course will be available for 12 months.