YOTO How to order a part #
- 01 Send the VIN and the model
The VIN tells us the manufacturing system; the model tells us the variant.
- 02 Describe or photograph the part
A photograph of the failed component on the vehicle is faster than a description, and avoids the wrong side being shipped.
- 03 We quote against that system
Price and lead time come from the manufacturer that built the vehicle, not from a generic catalogue.
- 04 Ship with your next order where possible
Consolidating parts with a vehicle shipment is usually cheaper than a small parcel.
What is normally available #
| Category | Typical availability | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Brake components | Good | Pads, shoes, cylinders, discs. Specify front or rear and the axle type. |
| Lighting | Good | Lamps are type-approved parts; do not substitute a non-approved unit. |
| Suspension and steering | Good | McPherson and drag-arm parts differ by model; photograph before ordering. |
| Body panels | Moderate | Colour-matched panels are ordered against the paint code. |
| Battery packs | By configuration | Chemistry and capacity must match the certificate configuration for the range figure to hold. |
| Motors and controllers | By model | Controller software is model-specific; a substitute changes the declared power. |
| Glazing | By model | Enclosed bodies only. |
One rule that saves registrations Never fit a part that changes a certified value — a different tyre size, a different controller, an extra seat. The vehicle stops matching its certificate, and the next inspection is where that is discovered.
The honest limitation #
A dealer who buys the whole range from a single factory gets one parts system and one contact. Buying across four gets better coverage of categories and order sizes, but four parts lookups. If parts logistics is the deciding factor for you, tell us at quotation stage and we will steer the range towards the fewest systems for your mix.