part number
A part number is like a product code that tells mechanics exactly which piece of a car to use when fixing something.
A part number is a unique identifier assigned by manufacturers to each component, ensuring that the correct replacement part is used during repairs or maintenance.
Hear It Discussed
"You wanted engine, computer, part number. I had to go have it verified by a dealership or an independent mechanic saying, this is the correct part number for the 1998 Jetta GLX donor car."
Jason Celebrates 20 Years Of Car Reviews — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 229 The Carmudgeon Show
"But if you have that correct part number and it's out of a [690.5s] another Park Avenue, I'd plug it in and give it a try"
Car Repair Advice Live Over The Air You Can Call Us and Ask Questions Under The Hood show
"Um, and you can usually just look at the part number that's stamped in it, call the parts house, have them double check right before they send you that Monroe or whoever."
Life-Changing Work in the Accessible Vehicle Industry with Bob Leonard The Jaded Mechanic Podcast
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Car Repair Advice Live Over The Air You Can Call Us and Ask Questions
Under The Hood show
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Under The Hood show
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Jason Celebrates 20 Years Of Car Reviews — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 229
The Carmudgeon Show
Life-Changing Work in the Accessible Vehicle Industry with Bob Leonard
The Jaded Mechanic Podcast
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