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LxCars

lxcars.de

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Spec score 7.8 #19 of 33 in Automotive Repair Software

What it is

LxCars is a web-based ERP for motor-vehicle repair shops and dealerships, combining customer management, invoicing, vehicle records, mechanic time tracking, and work planning. Its vehicle database connects to KBA vehicle data, and an AI-assisted scanner can extract details from photographed or uploaded registration documents. Mechanics can use work instructions, record time, and request spare parts; the TÜV module handles defects and inspection reminders. Accounting covers quotes, orders, invoices, and delivery notes, with DATEV export and role-based access rights. The Community plan is free and includes the full software, self-hosted under the MIT license. LxCars can run locally or in Docker on customer infrastructure, using PostgreSQL on its own server without a cloud dependency. Installation documentation specifies Linux server components including PHP 8 and PostgreSQL 16, or Docker and Docker Compose. Optional AI tools include call transcription, vehicle chat, work-item suggestions, number-plate recognition, incoming-invoice analysis, and an office assistant. Text requests are sent encrypted to Anthropic or OpenAI APIs; number-plate recognition runs locally.

Spec sheet

Product
LxCars is a web-based ERP for motor-vehicle repair shops and dealerships that combines customer management, invoicing, vehicle management, mechanic time tracking and work planning.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Audience
The maker describes the kivitendo migration service as intended for workshops and smaller dealerships and says the complete migration price depends on data volume, workstation count and training scope.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Integrations
WhatsApp customer messaging uses the Meta Business API and requires a Meta Business account and verified phone number.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Support
The kivitendo migration package includes two to four weeks of extended support after the transition.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Headquarters
Rehfelde, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · lxcars.de
Company
The site identifies the provider as Inter-Data, Ronny Zimmermann, at Bahnhofstraße 23, 15345 Rehfelde, Germany.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Accounting
The ERP includes quotes, orders, invoices and delivery notes, plus DATEV export and role-based access rights.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
AI data handling
Text requests are sent encrypted to Anthropic or OpenAI APIs, while number-plate recognition runs locally and camera image and video data stay on the server.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
AI features
Six optional AI functions include call transcription, vehicle chat, work-item suggestions, number-plate recognition, incoming-invoice analysis and the Weroni office assistant.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Demo limits
The live demo uses sample data that is regularly reset, and WhatsApp, telephony and AI features are limited because they require external services.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Hosting and data
The maker says LxCars can run locally or with Docker on the customer's infrastructure, with a PostgreSQL database on its own server and no cloud dependency.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Installation
The documented installation uses Linux server components including PHP 8 and PostgreSQL 16, or Docker and Docker Compose.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Migration limits
The automatic kivitendo migration does not transfer custom Perl extensions, non-standard custom reports or archived email correspondence.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Vehicle management
Its vehicle database connects to KBA vehicle data and includes an AI-assisted scanner that extracts information from photographed or uploaded registration documents.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Workshop tools
The mechanic mode supports work instructions, time tracking and spare-part requests, while the TÜV module provides defect management and inspection reminders.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de

Plans and prices

Community Free Self-hosted · MIT-licensed · Full software Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Enterprise Priced on request Dedicated server · Individual configuration · Multi-branch businesses Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de
Professional Priced on request Hosted · Setup, updates and backups included Read 9 Oct 2026 · lxcars.de

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Full software is included in the free Community plan
  • Connects vehicle records to KBA vehicle data
  • Includes work planning and mechanic time tracking
  • Can run locally without a cloud dependency

Limits

  • Installation requires Linux server components or Docker
  • WhatsApp messaging requires a Meta Business account
  • WhatsApp messaging requires a verified phone number
  • Demo data is regularly reset

Who it suits

It suits repair shops and dealerships that want vehicle, workshop, customer, and invoicing tools in one ERP. The free Community plan is aimed at self-hosting on Linux or Docker infrastructure.

Verdict

LxCars combines workshop operations and accounting with self-hosted deployment options. Its full free Community plan comes with an infrastructure and installation burden for the customer.

Where Specifiction places it

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