What is a chassis code, and how do you use it to find parts that fit without ordering wrong?
A chassis code is the manufacturer's name for each generation of a platform — W214, G20 or 992 — and it decides which parts fit. Model name and year alone are usually not enough. This page explains how to find it and use it to search
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Why model name and year are not enough
The same model name has been sold for decades across several platform generations. Parts are tied to the platform, not the name, so the model name alone does not tell you which part fits
Year is not enough either: cars registered in the same year can be different generations depending on whether they were registered before or after the changeover, and imports often differ from locally assembled cars
On top of that, a generation has facelifts that change bumpers and lights, so some parts will not fit across the facelift even with the same chassis code
How to find your car's chassis code
The easiest way is the owner's manual or purchase documents, which usually state it. Another is the data plate on the driver's door pillar or under the bonnet
If still unsure, take one straight-on photo of the front and one of the rear, and tell us the model and registration year. That is enough to identify it in most cases
How to search the catalogue by chassis code
This catalogue goes from brand, down to model, down to chassis code. At the chassis-code level you only see parts listed for that platform — narrower and more accurate than searching by a loose model name
Or type the chassis code straight into the search box. Search on this site accepts codes with or without a hyphen
Chassis codes people often confuse
| What the customer says | What still needs asking | Why |
|---|---|---|
| C-Class | Which chassis code? | The C-Class has several generations, each with different parts |
| Latest-year 3 Series | Before or after the facelift? | Bumpers and lights changed, so front parts differ |
| Porsche 911 | Which chassis code? | The 911 has used the same name across many generations |
| Same model, top trim | Does it have the factory sport package? | Different bumper from the start |
Frequently asked questions
Can I order without knowing the chassis code?
Yes, but give us other details instead: model, registration year and one photo each of the front and rear. That is enough to identify the sub-model in most cases
Same chassis code — does every part fit?
Mostly yes, with exceptions around the facelift, where bumpers and lights change; front and rear parts may not fit across it. Check piece by piece for anything that mounts to the bumper
Do imported and locally assembled cars use the same parts?
Most body parts are the same if the chassis code matches, but options such as the factory sport package or accessories may differ, which only affects parts that mount to those items
Nothing found for my chassis code — does that mean there is nothing?
Not always. Some parts sit under the parent model rather than the chassis-code level. Go from brand down to model first, then into the sub-levels. If still nothing, let us know
Do wheels and exhausts also depend on the chassis code?
Yes. Wheels depend on the hub spacing and brake size, exhausts on the mounting points and rear bumper shape. Both change with the generation, so the chassis code is the reference just like other parts
Where does this information come from?
Written from the products we actually import and sell, not translated from foreign sites. Item counts are read live from this site's product database when you open the page — there are currently 41,997 products in the system, and the numbers here update automatically
Flinstone Autoparts imports and installs car tuning parts, with 2 branches in Bangkok — Sathorn and the Ekkamai–Ram Intra expressway frontage road
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