{"id":4839,"date":"2024-08-15T09:57:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T08:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/?p=4839"},"modified":"2026-05-14T18:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:02:24","slug":"our-vin-check-tool-is-now-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/our-vin-check-tool-is-now-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Our VIN-Check Tool Is Now Live"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>New VIN-Check Tool Now Available<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size: 30px!important; padding:18px 0px 18px 0px!important;\"><strong>What is VIN-Check &amp; how it can help you find the right part for your car?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A VIN or Vehicle Identification Number is a unique code including a serial number which is used in the automotive industry to identify individual vehicles. From this, you can find when and where the car was built and most importantly use it to match the correct spare parts if repairs are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having the confidence to buy the correct car parts which are suitable for your car can be difficult and time-consuming. Our new VIN-Check tool now provides you with a fast and accurate compatibility check when purchasing original parts with us.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new site feature allows you to check part compatibility using your VIN. Simply enter your VIN, and our system will provide a response within minutes to confirm if the part is suitable for your car. If it is not, we will provide the correct part number you need or we will contact you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try it today and find the perfect parts for your car!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size: 30px!important; padding:18px 0px 18px 0px!important;\"><strong>Steps to follow:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Visit our website:<\/strong>&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scuderiacarparts.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Either:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A)<\/strong> <strong>Click on the search box &amp; look for any part number or product.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1-1024x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1-1536x853.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1-720x400.png 720w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B)<\/strong> <strong>Navigate<\/strong> via marque &gt; model &gt; category &gt; (diagram) &gt; product detail page (PDP).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Reach the correct product detail page<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Click on the VIN-Check button &amp; populate the form<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-2-1024x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-2-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-2-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-2-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-2-1536x853.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-2-720x400.png 720w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-2.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1024x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1536x853.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-720x400.png 720w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Submit VIN number\/Reg number.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Part number &amp; marque will be automatically taken from the existing page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1024x509.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5010\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.011787819253438;width:862px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1024x509.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1536x763.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-798x397.png 798w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.png 1704w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Click \u2018submit\u2019 for \u2018VIN-Check\u2019.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Wait for the response.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-5-1024x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-5-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-5-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-5-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-5-1536x854.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-5-2048x1138.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-5-720x400.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><strong>Receive a response from VIN-Check.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-6-1024x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-6-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-6-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-6-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-6-1536x854.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-6-2048x1138.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-6-720x400.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong>The response will be one of the below:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fit <\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; The part is compatible with your car.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alternative part suggested<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; The part entered is not a fit for your car, however you now have the suggested part number you require.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Not a fit&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; The part is not a fit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inconclusive<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8211; If inconclusive, our part advisors will be in touch as soon as possible. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start VIN checking parts for your car today &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/\">scuderiacarparts.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size: 30px!important; padding:18px 0px 18px 0px!important;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>\n1. Why check the VIN before buying a spare part?\n<\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThe VIN decodes your car&#8217;s exact build spec \u2014 engine, gearbox, market, options, and production date. Even identical-looking parts can differ between trims or facelift years, and a VIN check eliminates costly mismatches.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>\n2. Where can I usually find my car&#8217;s VIN?\n<\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> Most commonly on the lower corner of the windscreen (driver&#8217;s side), inside the driver&#8217;s door jamb, and on the V5C\/registration document. On many European cars, it&#8217;s also stamped into the chassis under the bonnet or passenger floor mat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-most-common-location-of-VIN-number.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-most-common-location-of-VIN-number-1024x408.jpg\" alt=\"The 4 common locations of a VIN number in a car\" class=\"wp-image-5881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-most-common-location-of-VIN-number-1024x408.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-most-common-location-of-VIN-number-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-most-common-location-of-VIN-number-768x306.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-most-common-location-of-VIN-number-798x318.jpg 798w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-most-common-location-of-VIN-number.jpg 1387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>\n3. What if I don&#8217;t have access to the VIN?\n<\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nYou can use the registration\/number plate on most online catalogues which cross-reference DVLA data to the VIN. As a fallback, the engine code on the cam cover or block is often enough for service items. Without the VIN you may find your part by car model, edition and year but it won&#8217;t 100% guarantee that parts are genuinely compatible.  \nOEM catalogues (Bentley&#8217;s own ESP) map every part number directly to the VIN. If a seller can&#8217;t confirm fitment by VIN, treat the listing as a guess, not a guarantee.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>\n4. What&#8217;s the most common mistake people make when ordering by VIN?\n<\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nAssuming pre- and post-facelift parts interchange. A 2017 and 2018 model can share a VIN prefix but use entirely different sensors, looms, or brackets. Always confirm the production date, not just the model year.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size: 30px!important; padding:18px 0px 18px 0px!important;\"><strong>Practical VIN Decoder Cheat Sheet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A VIN is always 17 characters (since 1981). It never contains the letters I, O, or Q to avoid confusion with 1 and 0. It splits into three blocks: WMI (1\u20133), VDS (4\u20139), and VIS (10\u201317).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>VIN Structure At A Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Positions 1\u20133 \u2014 World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)<br>\nIdentifies the country, region, and manufacturer.<br>\n&#8211; Position 1: Country\/region of origin (e.g. S = UK, W = Germany, 1\/4\/5 = USA, J = Japan).<br>\n&#8211; Position 2: Manufacturer (e.g. C under S = Bentley; A under W = Audi).<br>\n&#8211; Position 3: Vehicle type or manufacturing division.<br>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Positions 10\u201317 \u2014 Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS)<br>\nThe car&#8217;s unique fingerprint.<br>\n&#8211; Position 10: Model year. Uses a letter\/number cycle \u2014 e.g. M = 2021, N = 2022, P = 2023, R = 2024, S = 2025, T = 2026.<br>\n&#8211; Position 11: Assembly plant (e.g. Crewe for Bentley, Bratislava for Bentayga bodies-in-white).<br>\n&#8211; Positions 12\u201317: Production serial number \u2014 the unique sequential build number of that specific car.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A Quick Worked Example<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">example<\/span>: SCBCR63W5DC078412<br>\nSCB \u2192 Bentley, UK<br>\nCR63W \u2192 Continental GT, W12 6.0<br>\n5 \u2192 check digit<br>\nD \u2192 2013 model year<br>\nC \u2192 Crewe assembly<br>\n078412 \u2192 78,412th car off that line\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New VIN-Check Tool Now Available What is VIN-Check &amp; how it can help you find the right part for your car? A VIN or Vehicle Identification Number is a unique code including a serial number which is used in the automotive industry to identify individual vehicles. 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