Professional access to 52 EPC catalogs worldwide
Identify the exact genuine part for any car — by VIN, from the manufacturer’s own catalog. VINsearch puts ETKA, BMW ETK, Microcat, Mobis and 48 more official catalogs behind one browser login, so a multi-make shop stops guessing and stops paying for wrong-part returns. No installation, instant access.
- No installation — browser-based
- Instant access after registration
- All brands, one login
Genuine catalogs for every major marque
Popular: ETKA online (VW · Audi · Škoda · SEAT) · all 52 catalogs
By system: BMW ETK online · Microcat online · Mobis EPC online · Volvo VIDA online · Mopar catalog online · Dialogys online · all systems
Built for parts identification, not guesswork
Factory data, not aftermarket approximations: the VIN-exact build, the genuine OEM number, the current supersession — for every make that rolls into the bay.
VIN lookup
Decode any VIN to the exact factory build and see only the parts that fit that car.
Genuine OEM numbers
Read off manufacturer part numbers with live supersession chains — no wrong-part returns.
Exploded diagrams
Every assembly group drawn out with quantities, so you quote and order with confidence.
Global coverage
One login covers 52 catalogs across 65 countries and every market spec.
From VIN to the right part in three steps
Create your account
Register in about two minutes at lk.vinsearch.online. No installation, no dealer credentials.
Enter a VIN or pick a model
The platform resolves the vehicle to its exact build and opens the right catalog automatically.
Get the genuine part number
Open the diagram, read the OEM number with supersessions, and order the right part first time.
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 Service Toolbox
EV parts catalogKia EPC
Mobis EPC
Open catalogMazda EPC
Mazda EPC
Open catalogMercedes-Benz EPC
Mercedes EPC / Xentry · covers Mercedes-Benz +1
Open catalogCatalogs for your market
United States
Ford · Toyota · Chevrolet · Honda
All catalogsJapan
Toyota · Honda · Suzuki · Nissan
All catalogsGermany
Volkswagen · Mercedes-Benz · BMW · Audi
All catalogsBrazil
Fiat · Volkswagen · Chevrolet · Hyundai
All catalogsUnited Kingdom
Ford · Vauxhall · Volkswagen · BMW
All catalogsFrance
Renault · Peugeot · Citroën · Volkswagen
All catalogsHow parts identification actually 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 cut wrong-part returns
No guesswork, no installs, no per-brand logins — just the genuine factory part for the car in front of you.
Fewer wrong-part returns
The VIN resolves the exact factory build, so you order the part that actually fits — not a generic family match.
One login, every brand
52 official EPC catalogs under a single account — no separate logins or dealer credentials per make.
Nothing to install
Runs in the browser on any device, with live data — no software to install or keep updated.
Full access from $3 a day
Every plan unlocks all 52 catalogs. No per-search fees. Pay by day, month or year.
Day Pass
$3/day
One job, one day. Full access with zero commitment.
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$50/month
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Go Annual & saveFrequently asked questions
What is VINsearch?
VINsearch is an online platform that gives automotive professionals access to 52 official Electronic Parts Catalogs (EPC) from a single login — VIN decoding, OEM part numbers, and exploded diagrams for every major brand, in the browser.
Do I need to install any software?
No. VINsearch runs entirely in your browser on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. There is nothing to install, no dongle, and no dealer credentials required.
How many car brands are covered?
52 EPC catalogs covering all major marques — including Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and fast-growing Chinese brands like Chery, Geely, and BYD.
Which countries can use VINsearch?
Professionals in 65 countries across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. The catalog interface is available in English plus several local languages.
How quickly can I start?
Registration takes about two minutes and access is instant. You can be identifying parts within minutes of signing up at lk.vinsearch.online.