Sure, each digit of the VIN may mean a certain combination of Engine and Transmission. Every VIN has a long list of RPO codes that apply to it. If you have a different make, my info may not apply directly to you. How does a VIN help a parts person find parts? Well, I am biased towards Chevy/Buick and Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram parts. > YAYYYYY! Look at this happy parts person and happy customer working together to achieve a common goal! It brings a tear to my eye and a smile to my black, emaciated soul! :D You're after the large plate on the back, right? They have 7 in my nearest warehouse, and I can have one for you tomorrow at 8 AM. Let's try that interaction again, but with a VIN number this time!Įxcellent! Let's see what we have here.
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> BOOOO! This is a horrible example of how to cripple a parts guy. Which one sounds right to you? Parts- Parts So, that illustration shows me 20 different parts. Don't you know what I mean?! Jeez, I told you already I drive a 2003 Chevy. Uhhhhh, it could be anywhere from $5 to $300. If you like making 5 trips to the part store for 1 job, then feel free to disregard this post! Well, Worry No More! :D Here is a hypothetical example of why you should shop with your VIN Number every single time! Disclaimer - This only applies to you if you like getting parts that are correct.
So, is your friendly neighborhood Parts Nerd is hassling you for a VIN number? He says that he can't find your part without it? Back in YOUR day, all a parts guy needed was a slide rule, gumption, and a quart of Jack to get the job done?
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