A: Technically, yes. But after 6 months, over 30% of part numbers may be incorrect or discontinued.

A: Weekly delta updates: 5-10 minutes. Monthly full updates: 45-90 minutes.

TecDoc, developed by TecAlliance, is the global gold standard for vehicle spare parts data. Over 700 brands feed their catalogs into this ecosystem. However, the offline version—installed on a local PC or workshop server—does not update itself. The “UPD” process is the manual or semi-automatic procedure that syncs your local database with the central TecDoc server.

A: No. The UPD only affects the master catalog database. User-created lists, VIN notes, and internal pricing overrides remain intact. However, always backup first.

This is where (Update) becomes the most important maintenance task on your calendar.

A: Official distributors provide a direct HTTPS link. Never download update files from torrents or forums—they often contain malware or corrupted databases.