Every car owner of such a well-known and prestigious car brand as Mercedes-Benz will periodically resort to the help of a car service for simple tasks, like changing oil and pads, changing tires or even an entire part. To buy the right part, you need to know some information about it.
How to choose spare parts for Mercedes-Benz
The German automaker has taken care of the comfort of drivers, but even this does not help to avoid finding a spare part for Mercedes-Benz, because the longer the car is in use, the sooner you will need to replace the part. If you have no desire to look for the right auto part yourself, you can turn to professionals.
It is more economical to find the components yourself, and to apply to the service for installation only. In order to determine the right part, you need to:
- Write down the article number of the necessary auto part;
- go to the sites of car repair shops or original brand intermediaries and decide on the options (depending on the budget);
- Compare cost of one and the same part in different internet stores and choose necessary variant;
- place an order and wait for delivery.
How to choose a part by car make and model
In order to make the purchase benefit and not to create additional problems, you need to determine the criteria for selecting a part. First of all, find out the exact make and model of your car. Different kitting have and different part numbers, it must be taken into account.
For reliable selection, you can:
1. refer to the service center where you periodically perform repairs, replacements or diagnostics. On request, they can tell you the VIN code, which will facilitate the search, or all sorts of features of the car, by which you can form a request in the online store to search.
2. Knowing the make and model, go to the official site of the automobile concern and study the information on the components provided there.
If you could not find your car model in the catalog, you can ask for decoding other information you know exactly, like VIN-code, for a special fee.
How can I find out the number (code) of a Mercedes-Benz part?
Each car part from different manufacturers has its own unique "information", which is called a code or number. A digital and alphabetic value is usually stamped, printed or burned on the part. Generally, there are three types of components and, accordingly, their numbers will be different:
- Original;
- analogues;
- ОЕМ-parts.
If the necessary part for replacement can be easily dismantled, it is possible to choose its replacement exactly. In the case when it is difficult to "get close" to the auto part, as well as to read its number, you should resort to other methods. It is important to keep in mind that over the years the number of the same part can change, which means that even if you have found the right code and decided to look it up in the catalog, success is not guaranteed.
What can be found out with the help of the VIN code?
The VIN code is important information needed to find a replacement auto part, which is listed on the vehicle's PTS, VTS, warranty and insurance card. All the necessary information is contained in its first 8 digits, namely:
- The number of accidents involving the car;
- possibility of theft;
- how many owners;
- The equipment and the color of the body;
- name of the owner and so on.
The VIN can be found under the windshield and hood, next to the driver's seat, at the base of the door near the steering wheel.
Which parts are better: analog or original?
When choosing, consider that you pay not only for the quality, but also for the brand, which means that when you buy the original manufacturer's part, you can overpay. If you resort to buying an analog (much depends on both reliability and integrity of the factory-seller), you are buying even if not a branded product, but endowed with the same functions as the original, but you save in price.
How to distinguish between original Mercedes-Benz parts and analog parts?
Characteristics of original auto parts:
- have a branded package with the number and logo of the concern;
- are of high quality;
- have a high cost;
- almost 100% suitable in all parameters during installation;
- their production is controlled by the car manufacturer.
Characteristics of similar parts:
- the packaging sometimes looks unreliable;
- are often made from cheap raw materials;
- have a low cost;
- may not "fit" during installation;
- The country of manufacture may be different, which affects the quality.
What is an OEM number?
The OEM number reflects the nomenclature for the assembly during the production of auto parts. The components of each car brand have their own OEM values, which makes it easier to find them for replacement.
Also this data is needed when the whole batch of parts with a certain OEM has become defective - it is easier for the manufacturer to remove the whole batch from the market and avoid problems.
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