Professional access to 58 EPC catalogs worldwide
Identify genuine parts by VIN in the manufacturer's own catalog where vehicle records are supported. VINsearch puts ETKA, BMW ETK, Mercedes Xentry, Microcat, Snap-on EPC and the rest of the 58 official catalogs behind one browser login. Multi-make shops can check applications and reduce wrong-part returns. No installation; access after registration and payment.
- No installation: browser access
- Access after registration and payment
- 58 catalogs, one login
Illustrative VIN, model and part number, not a verified build or fitment pairing. The free decoder reads VIN structure; equipment and parts require supported catalog records and application checks.
Where should you start?
Find your brand’s parts catalog
Choose a make and check its catalog, vehicle coverage and lookup options.
Read a VIN
Check basic VIN structure for free. This does not identify fitted equipment or confirm a part.
Identify a part-number format
Compare an OEM number with manufacturer formats, then check the candidate catalog.
Use ETKA for VW, Audi, Škoda or SEAT
Find browser access, VIN instructions and the PR-code checks needed before ordering.
Mitsubishi, Polestar, smart, Suzuki, Dacia, DS and Vauxhall catalogs
Start with the system used for your vehicle. These catalog guides explain the model, market and generation checks that a brand name alone cannot settle.
- Mitsubishi · ASA / CAPS
- Polestar · VIDA Parts Catalogue
- smart · Mercedes-Benz EPC for classic models
- Suzuki · EPC
- Dacia · Dialogys / New Dialogys
- DS · Service Box
- Vauxhall · Service Box or Opel/Vauxhall Legacy
Genuine catalogs for major marques
Popular: ETKA (VW · Audi · Škoda · SEAT) · All 58 catalogs
By system: BMW ETK · Microcat · Snap-on EPC · Volvo VIDA · Mopar · Dialogys · All systems
Built for parts identification
Manufacturer data: supported vehicle records, genuine OEM numbers and available replacement references. Check coverage and application notes for the vehicle in your workshop.
VIN lookup
Use supported VIN-linked manufacturer records to narrow the vehicle configuration. Check application notes before ordering.
Genuine OEM numbers
Read manufacturer part numbers and available supersession chains; verify replacement conditions to reduce wrong-part returns.
Exploded diagrams
View assembly groups and listed quantities to prepare quotes and orders. Check package contents and vehicle application.
Global coverage
One login opens 58 catalogs for professionals in 65 countries. Market-specification coverage depends on the catalog and vehicle.
From VIN to a part reference in three steps
Create your account
Register in about two minutes at lk.vinsearch.online. No installation or dealer credentials. Choose and pay for access.
Enter a VIN or pick a model
Open the appropriate catalog and use a supported VIN record or select the model and configuration.
Get the genuine part number
Open the diagram, read the OEM number and replacement notes, and check fitment, side and quantity before ordering.
Most-searched EPC catalogs
Audi EPC
ETKA (VAG)
Open catalogVolkswagen EPC
ETKA (VAG)
Open catalogBMW ETK
BMW ETK
Open catalogToyota EPC
Toyota EPC
Open catalogTesla EPC
Tesla EPC
EV parts catalogKia EPC
Snap-on EPC
Open catalogMazda EPC
Mazda EPC
Open catalogMercedes-Benz EPC
Mercedes EPC / Xentry
Open catalogHow parts identification works
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Tesla EPC Explained: What the Catalog Gives You, and Where It Stops
Tesla publishes its parts catalog free at parts.tesla.com. What a model browse returns, what the login actually gates, and where a shop still gets stuck.
Gearbox Code by VIN: Identifying the Transmission Actually Fitted
Two cars with the same engine and year can carry different gearboxes. How to resolve the transmission actually fitted from the VIN, and read the code off the casing.
How to Read a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
A VIN is a 17-character code that identifies a vehicle exactly. Learn what each section means (WMI, VDS, VIS), the check digit, and how EPCs use it.
What is an EPC (Electronic Parts Catalog)?
An EPC is the manufacturer's own parts database. Learn what it contains, how VIN lookup works, who uses it, and why it beats aftermarket cross-references.
The Mercedes Data Card and SA Codes: Reading the Build from a VIN
What a Mercedes data card holds, what an SA code is, why static code tables fail, and how to resolve the build and the right part from the FIN.
Chinese Car Parts by VIN: Which Catalog Covers Which Badge
Omoda, Jaecoo, Haval, Denza and Zeekr resolve to five parts catalogs. The badge-to-group map, VIN and part number formats, and the brands nobody covers yet.
Part Number Interchange: When One Number Really Fits Another Car
Interchange means three different things and only one is the manufacturer speaking. How to tell them apart, and how to check before the part reaches the invoice.
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Built to reduce wrong-part returns
Check manufacturer references for the vehicle in front of you, without installing software or maintaining separate brand logins.
Fewer wrong-part returns
Supported VIN records narrow the factory configuration. Check application notes and the actual vehicle rather than relying on a generic family match.
One login for 58 catalogs
58 official EPC catalogs under a single account, without separate logins or dealer credentials for each make.
Nothing to install
Browser access on compatible devices, with manufacturer catalog data. No local catalog software to install or update; data availability varies by catalog.
Full access from $5 a day
Every plan unlocks all 58 catalogs. No per-search fees. Pay by day, month or year.
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$5/day
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What is VINsearch?
VINsearch gives automotive professionals browser access to 58 official Electronic Parts Catalogs (EPC) with one login: supported VIN lookup, OEM numbers and exploded diagrams for covered brands.
Do I need to install any software?
No. VINsearch runs in a compatible browser on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. No local catalog installation, dongle or dealer credentials are required.
How many car brands are covered?
58 EPC catalogs cover major marques including Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Hyundai, Kia and Chinese brands such as Chery, Geely and BYD. Check the catalog directory for specific coverage.
Which countries can use VINsearch?
Professionals in 65 countries across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Catalog interfaces are mainly English; some systems offer additional languages. The website language choice changes the marketing site.
How quickly can I start?
Registration takes about two minutes. Choose a plan and complete payment to start identifying parts in the available catalogs; no installation is needed.