ETKA (Elektronischer Teilekatalog) stands as the definitive electronic parts catalogue for the Volkswagen Group, serving as the official data source for Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, and Cupra vehicles. Developed by LexCom Informationssysteme GmbH, this specialized software allows automotive professionals to identify genuine spare parts with absolute precision using chassis-specific data. By integrating detailed assembly diagrams with real-time inventory and pricing updates, ETKA eliminates the guesswork often associated with sourcing components for VAG group models ranging from vintage classics to the latest 2026 electric releases.
Key Features
- VIN-Based Filtering: instantly decodes Vehicle Identification Numbers to display only the components actually installed in a specific car, filtering out incompatible variations of brakes, suspension, or engine parts.
- Exploded View Diagrams: provides high-resolution, zoomable illustrations that visually break down complex assemblies, helping technicians understand part relationships and assembly order.
- Supersession Management: tracks the entire history of a part number, automatically redirecting users from obsolete codes to the most current replacement version to ensure compatibility.
- DMS Integration: connects directly with Dealer Management Systems (DMS) to transfer picklists, check local stock levels, and generate invoices without manual data entry.
- Parts Locator: enables users to search for out-of-stock components across a network of other authorized dealerships, facilitating faster repairs when local inventory is depleted.
- NORA Functionality: streamlines the ordering process for independent workshops and fleet customers, allowing dealerships to manage external sales with specific pricing structures.
Use Cases
Parts advisors at authorized dealerships use ETKA daily to fulfill service repair orders, ensuring that every bolt, seal, and sensor matches the customer's specific vehicle trim. Independent VAG specialists also rely on the platform to verify part numbers for complex engine rebuilds or retrofits, avoiding costly returns due to ordering errors.
For any professional maintaining Volkswagen Group vehicles, ETKA remains the industry standard for accuracy and efficiency on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems.
Version Latest — 2026
- Added comprehensive support for 2026 and early 2027 model year vehicles across Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, and VW Commercial lines.
- Introduced an integrated 3D parts view for select assemblies to assist with precise component identification.
- Expanded the master database to include over 2 million part entries, reflecting the most recent OEM supersessions and regional pricing adjustments.
- Improved compatibility and stability for Windows 11 64-bit environments, resulting in faster VIN decoding and search query performance.
- Fixed intermittent connectivity issues with the online price updater tool and resolved minor graphical glitches in the illustrated parts breakdown interface.
