LekoTech says the main barrier to scaling reused-parts sales is not demand, but poor inventory data. By combining dismantler-friendly digitisation, fitment support and e-commerce integration, the company aims to help recyclers list parts more accurately, reduce returns and turn stock into reliable online revenue.
LekoTech, a software provider for the automotive dismantling and used-parts sector based in Albania, says one of the biggest barriers to scaling reused-parts sales is the difficulty of digitizing inventory accurately and consistently. Francesco Carbone, CEO and co-founder, argues that dismantlers need more than a marketplace: they need better data, stronger fitment processes and easier routes into e-commerce.
From marketplace idea to dismantling software
Carbone says his own background combines engineering, business intelligence and project management across several sectors.
“Please consider that I am a Management Engineer with a master’s in business intelligence and data mining. I have extensive experience as a Project Manager across several sectors, including mechanics, fashion, and finance. My 3 partners are senior IT engineers with business experience.”
LekoTech’s original plan was to build a spare-parts marketplace in Albania. But the team quickly found that the deeper challenge was not the marketplace itself, but the difficulty of properly structuring and identifying used-parts inventory.
“The initial idea was to realize a marketplace in Albania dedicated to Spare Parts,” Carbone says. “When we faced the issue of properly digitalizing Spare Parts, and consequently, we went through proposed software solutions, we realized the huge complexity of this market and the inadequacy of solutions.”
That complexity includes millions of components, multiple part numbers for the same item, and thousands of vehicle versions on the road. LekoTech also argues that many dismantling businesses remain family-run operations that have not historically invested heavily in IT.
Why the problem persists
Asked what is holding back the resale of used parts across Europe, Carbone points to a mix of business complexity, incomplete databases and manual working methods.
“Just consider this: business is really complex, databases are incomplete, and a manual process is still needed.”
For recyclers, that has obvious consequences. Incorrect listings, weak fitment data and inconsistent naming can lead to more customer queries, more returns and lower margins. LekoTech’s presentation materials also highlight practical problems such as handwritten part numbers, the need to search multiple sources for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) references, and the difficulty of selecting the right part description from a long list of options.
Where AI can help, and where it cannot yet
Carbone says artificial intelligence will improve some of these processes, but not solve everything immediately.
“AI will solve some issues, but the complete automation of a digitizing process is still very tough and risky due to the high rate of errors. However, we are fully engaged on that.”
That is a relevant point for recyclers. In used-parts sales, a fast but inaccurate system can create just as many problems as a slow one. Reliable identification and fitment still matter more than automation alone.
What LekoTech offers
Carbone’s description of the company’s model is simple: “Easy: they just make pictures of Spare Parts, we do all the complex job.”
He says customers get “a full inventory management and automatic export on ‘institutional’ e-commerce. We are an official eBay partner and the only one with eBay applicability, with coverage exceeding 95%.”
LekoTech positions itself as a digitisation and inventory-management partner for dismantlers. Its materials also refer to smartphone-based spare-parts management, search tools using number plates, VIN and OE codes, a B2C marketplace layer, and data sharing within the LekoTech network.
In practical terms, that means a recycler can move more quickly from dismantling to listing, with less manual handling of stock data. Over time, that could support broader inventory visibility, better fitment accuracy and stronger online sales performance.
Quality control and fitment
Fitment errors are one of the biggest risks in used-parts resale. Carbone says that is why LekoTech has invested in a dedicated digitisation team.
“That’s the reason why we have a digitizing office, and we are a group of more than 10 people dedicated to such an issue. We are the experts in the market for SP digitizing.”
For recyclers, the importance is straightforward. Better part identification improves searchability, customer confidence and conversion, while reducing the risk of costly returns and wasted staff time.
Growth plans and recycler relevance
Carbone says customers can best explain the impact themselves. “It is easier to ask such a question to our customer: they can easily confirm how we transformed their Companies in terms of business processes, sales uplift, etc.”
Looking ahead, he says, “As for the roadmap, just consider that we founded Rete Ricambi, we established some partnerships with the Google team.”
The company’s next development areas are listed as cleaning, testing, 3D, identify, AI and extended supply chain.
For the wider recycling sector, LekoTech’s message is that the main bottleneck to growth in reused parts is often not demand but the quality of the inventory data behind the listings. As regulatory, traceability, and e-commerce expectations increase, dismantlers that can accurately identify, classify, and market parts at scale are likely to be in a stronger position.
LekoTech argues that solving that problem still requires specialist support. For recyclers, the practical takeaway is that better digitisation is becoming a commercial and operational necessity, not just a software upgrade.
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