Photograph the full label and the complete part. Include superseded, replacement and manufacturer references exactly as printed.
Fitment evidence guide
OE Number & VIN Auto Parts Identification
Use OE labels, VIN context, vehicle specification and old-part photos together to reduce wrong-part risk before a wholesale quotation.
Buyer-ready inquiryClear evidence supports a faster, safer quotation.
Practical checklist
Use this guide before requesting a quotation.
Each step is written for importers, distributors, fleet and repair-supply buyers preparing a traceable B2B request.
Send make, model, generation or chassis, model year, engine or drivetrain, body style and destination-market version.
Left/right, front/rear, connector, dimensions, mounting points and system options may separate visually similar parts.
A public number is an identification starting point, not final fitment approval. Confirm it against the buyer vehicle before price and production.
Minimum inquiry record
Information to keep with every line item.
Exact fields vary by product, but this core record reduces repeated questions.
| Vehicle | Brand, complete model/chassis, year, engine/drivetrain and market |
|---|---|
| Part evidence | Part name, position, OE/reference, label, sample photos and measurable specification |
| Commercial scope | Quantity, target grade, packing, destination and requested timing |
| Version control | Buyer item code and dated spreadsheet or approved request version |
Related auto parts buyer resources.
Buyer questions.
It organizes the evidence and commercial details needed before a supplier can check the application and prepare a comparable quotation.
Yes. Send one application per spreadsheet line and name each photo or label file with the matching line number or buyer item code.
No. Final product fitment, quotation scope and destination requirements must be confirmed for the exact order and buyer market.
Auto parts inquiry
Send the vehicle and part evidence.
Include brand, full model, year, engine or EV drivetrain, OE/material code, quantity, destination and packing request. You can attach a list or old-part photos.