Independent used-part researchHuman researched

We research the used-part market. You choose who to buy from.

Tell us the vehicle and exact part. We compare matching supplier inventory and send you a clear report with the contacts and listing details you need to make the next call.

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What you buy: Professional research
What you receive: An organized supplier report
What happens next: You buy direct from a supplier

Car Part Finders HQCustomized Supplier Report

Sample

Vehicle and requested part2006 Chevrolet Colorado · Engine Assembly3.5L (VIN 8th digit 6)

Search priorityLowest Listed Mileage

Unique supplier matchesOrganized for comparison

Example Auto Recyclers Kansas City, MO

(555) 010-2400

Listed price: $1,475
Listed mileage: 82,000
Stock: ENG-2406

Nationwide Used Parts Des Moines, IA

(555) 010-9930

Listed price: $1,590
Listed mileage: 88,400
Stock: COL-886

Fictional sample data shown for presentation only.

Three terms. No guesswork.

Here’s what each one means.

Vehicle application

The exact configuration of the requested part that fits your vehicle.

Search priority

What you want us to emphasize while researching matching supplier inventory.

Supplier match

One matching supplier or listing included in your completed research report.

Start with fitment

Tell us the vehicle and the part you actually need.

Our guided selectors help narrow the request before research begins. When a vehicle uses more than one version of a part, the exact application choices appear in the form. If you are unsure, you can say so without getting trapped.

1Vehicle

2Priorities

3Review

Step 1 of 3

Start your part search

Choose your vehicle and part. We’ll show vehicle-application choices when they apply.

Vehicle and part

Year *

Make *

Search the known make list, or choose Not listed / Enter manually.

Model *

No packaged models are listed for this make. Use Not listed / Enter manually.

Part needed *

Choose a catalog match so we can show the correct vehicle-application choices.

Your ZIP code *Used to look for supplier listings closest to you.

Add VIN, photos, or other detailsOptional, but helpful for a more accurate searchOptional

Helpful part details

These fields are optional. Choose “Not sure” where available.

Optional

VIN — Optional, but strongly recommendedProviding your VIN helps identify the correct vehicle application and improves search accuracy. Don't have it? No problem—you can continue without it.Anything else we should know?Add photos or identification labelsUp to 5 JPG, PNG, WebP, or PDF files · 8 MB each

Your 7-step search

1Tell us the vehicle and part.
2Choose the Vehicle Application, if choices appear.
3Choose your Search Priorities.
4Pay the one-time research fee securely.
5We research matching inventory.
6Your organized supplier report arrives by email.
7You verify the part and buy directly from the supplier.

Order anytime, 24/7

Searches are generally completed during standard research hours: 8 AM–8 PM Central, Monday–Saturday.

Research service onlyYou buy any physical part directly from the supplier.

The report is the product

A working shortlist—not a vague list of links.

Each completed report connects your exact request to organized Supplier Matches. Available listing facts are collected in one place so you can compare, verify, and contact the supplier you prefer.

Supplier name, phone, and location Advertised price and stock number Listed mileage or condition evidence Warranty and shipping notes when available Exact Vehicle Application and Search Priorities Clear verification reminders before purchase

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Car Part Finders HQCustomized Supplier Report

Sample

Vehicle and requested part2006 Chevrolet Colorado · Engine Assembly3.5L (VIN 8th digit 6)

Search priorityLowest Listed Mileage

Unique supplier matchesOrganized for comparison

Example Auto Recyclers Kansas City, MO

(555) 010-2400

Listed price: $1,475
Listed mileage: 82,000
Stock: ENG-2406

Nationwide Used Parts Des Moines, IA

(555) 010-9930

Listed price: $1,590
Listed mileage: 88,400
Stock: COL-886

Supplier details ready to verifyAvailable warranty, shipping, condition, and inventory notes are included with each result.

Fictional sample data shown for presentation only.

Why the research has value

Used-part inventory was never designed to be easy to compare.

Listings are scattered across suppliers, and the details are rarely presented the same way. You are paying us to turn that fragmented market into a clear report.

Fragmented supplier listings narrowed into an organized set of supplier matches

Narrow the fitment

Use the vehicle, canonical part, VIN details, and selected Vehicle Application.

Research matching inventory

Compare supplier listings using the Search Priorities included in your plan.

Build a clean report

Organize useful listing details and count duplicate suppliers only once.

Before choosing a package

A search priority tells us what to emphasize.

The applicable priorities depend on the part. Mileage makes sense for engines and transmissions; condition evidence is more useful for many body, interior, and electronic parts.

We only show the Search Priorities that make sense for the part you select.

Closest Suppliers

Matching supplier listings are organized with preference toward proximity to your ZIP code.

Lowest Advertised Price

We emphasize matching listings showing lower advertised prices when pricing is available.

Lowest Listed Mileage

For mileage-relevant assemblies, we emphasize matching listings with lower stated mileage.

Best Available Condition

For appropriate non-mileage parts, we emphasize the strongest available condition, testing, and warranty evidence.

Flat one-time pricing

More priorities. More unique supplier matches.

Every plan covers one custom search for one requested part. There is no subscription and no markup on the physical part. The difference is how broadly we research and how many unique supplier matches the completed report can include.

Focused

Basic Search

$10one time

Search priorities1 applicable priority

Your completed reportUp to 3 unique supplier matches

Best when one Search Priority clearly matters most.

Choose distance, price, mileage, or condition when applicable
One flat research fee
Duplicate suppliers count once

Choose Basic

Broader comparison

Expanded Search

$20one time

Search priorities2 applicable priorities

Your completed reportUp to 6 unique supplier matches

Compare the market from two useful angles without overcomplicating the search.

Typically up to 3 matches per selected Search Priority
Two Search Priority groups in one report
Duplicate suppliers count once

Choose Expanded

Most complete

Complete Search

$30one time

Search prioritiesAll applicable priorities

Your completed reportUp to 9 unique supplier matches

The fullest available view of matching supplier inventory for the requested part.

Typically up to 3 matches in each priority group
Every applicable priority included
Duplicate suppliers count once

Choose Complete

“Up to” reflects live inventory. We include as many unique Supplier Matches as are available, up to the plan limit. A duplicate supplier is counted once, even when it qualifies under more than one Search Priority.

Exact descriptions matter in salvage-yard inventory.

Fitment before inventory

The same vehicle can use more than one version of a part.

Supplier listings may distinguish parts by engine size, VIN digit, transmission code, drivetrain, axle ratio, radio option, body style, interchange number, or another application-specific description.

Engine: Displacement, VIN code, fuel type, option code
Transmission: Automatic/manual, drive type, speed count, ID
Electronics: Audio, navigation, camera, connector, option code
Body & drivetrain: Side, position, cab, wheelbase, axle ratio

Not sure is a valid answer. Add your VIN, a photo, or any known details and our team can account for the uncertainty during research.

From request to direct purchase

One guided process. A clear handoff at every step.

Vehicle part identification illustration

Define the exact need

Select the vehicle, requested part, and the correct Vehicle Application when choices appear.

Research scope and priority selection illustration

Choose the research scope

Choose the Search Priorities that matter and a flat $10, $20, or $30 plan.

Parts researcher organizing supplier matches illustration

We research and organize

A real person compares inventory and prepares your report of unique Supplier Matches.

Customer verifying and buying directly from supplier illustration

You verify and buy direct

Contact the supplier you prefer, confirm the details, and purchase the physical part directly.

Built for real salvage-yard categories

Research beyond a generic part name.

The guided catalog supports engines, transmissions, body, drivetrain, electronic, interior, suspension, cooling, glass, wheels, and many other used OEM parts.

Used engine researchEngine size, VIN code, options, mileage Used transmission researchDrive type, transmission ID, configuration Other used auto partsBody, axle, electrical, interior, and more

Before you order

Straight answers about the service.

Car Part Finders HQ provides independent supplier research. The supplier—not Car Part Finders HQ—owns, sells, ships, inspects, and warrants the physical part.

Read every frequently asked question

What am I actually buying?

A one-time professional research service. We identify unique supplier matches and organize the available listing details in a report. The physical part is purchased separately and directly from the supplier you select.

Why pay for used-part research?

Used-part inventory is fragmented across salvage yards and suppliers. We narrow the search to the correct vehicle application, compare listings by your selected priorities, remove duplicates, and organize the useful details so you do not have to do that work yard by yard.

What is a supplier match?

A Supplier Match is one matching supplier or listing included in your completed report. The same supplier is not counted twice merely because it also qualifies under another Search Priority.

What if no matching inventory is available?

We send a No Matching Inventory Found report showing that the research was completed. Used-part inventory changes frequently, so a matching listing cannot be guaranteed.

When can I order?

Anytime. Orders can be submitted online 24/7. Research is normally performed from 8 AM–8 PM Central, Monday–Saturday.

Stop searching yard by yard

Start with the exact part. End with an organized supplier report.

Tell us the vehicle, choose the matching Vehicle Application, and select what matters most. We research the market. You decide what to do next.

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