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Reference sections
The reference is split into four topics based on the question you are trying to answer. Each one tells you where to start and why to go further.
Selection criteria: the question is one an ordinary car owner faces, the answer can be checked against the manufacturer's catalog or the car's documents, and the steps require no paid services.
Numbers and identification
How to work out exactly which car you have and which part you need.
- Reference
VIN, frame number, part number and cross-reference number — with format examples.
- Toyota parts: numbers and catalogs (in Russian)
How Toyota part numbers are structured.
Choosing a part
From the VIN to the number of a specific part.
- Step-by-step selection
Six steps with a checklist: VIN, catalog, number, aftermarket options, seller, check.
- Mitsubishi Pajero: what to consider (in Russian)
Generations, markets, Mitsubishi number formats.
OEM and aftermarket
What you are actually buying.
- Questions and answers
OEM, original, aftermarket, cross-reference — in brief.
- Reading lists
A reading path before your first independent purchase.
Buying and checking
How to compare offers and what to check on delivery.
- How to compare prices fairly (in Russian)
Same number, condition, warranty, delivery time.
- Latest publications
The reference's update feed.
Related sections
- Practical guides
Step-by-step part selection by VIN and part number, plus the catalog of upcoming publications.
- Questions and answers
Short answers: OEM, cross-references, VIN, frame number, facelift.
- Reading lists
Reading paths: what to read before buying a part on your own for the first time.
Sources
- Vehicle documents: registration certificate, vehicle passport (PTS/EPTS)
- Carmakers' electronic catalogs at official dealers
- ISO 3779 — VIN structure
Information is current as of the preparation date. Manufacturer catalogs and part fitment change — check the official catalog or a dealer before buying.