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One request. We check with UK suppliers.

Send your reg and part details. Our team reviews your request and emails any supplier quotes received. Confirm price, condition and delivery with the seller.

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The garage

The garage: illustrative parts and tools, not a live stock display

The breaker yard

The breaker yard: illustrative parts and tools, not a live stock display

The warehouse

The warehouse: illustrative parts and tools, not a live stock display
Illustrative journey · confirm fitment and availability with the seller.Enter interactive garage
Illustrative alternator, showing its metal housing and belt pulley

Small details.
The right match.

A number on a label. The shape of a connector. The details that help a supplier identify your part.

Find the identifying details Visual guide. Exact fitment is checked against your vehicle.

Know what to look for.
Start with its number.

Find the label. Check the connections. Search the catalogue with the OEM or manufacturer reference.

Confirm fitment against your vehicle and the supplier listing before buying.

No number? Add a photo to your request
AlternatorDetail guide
Illustrative alternator showing its pulley and cast housing
Choose a detail below

Choose a detail below. Interactive 3D loads when the preview is visible.

Know what to look for

Photograph the whole part, then take close-ups of its label, connector, pulley and mounting points. Keep the full part reference and final letters readable. If a marking is unclear, include that photo and ask the supplier to identify it.

Catalogue example; confirm fitment separately06E 903 016 S
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Every part has a place.

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Engine category illustration, not a stocked item

From a complete engine to the cooling, fuel and ignition components that keep it running.

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Find a part
from a photo.

Show us the whole part and any identifying numbers. Preview your photo, then attach it to your part request.

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Your preview stays on this device. “Use this photo” continues with your original image. It is only uploaded when you send your request. Visual suggestions do not confirm vehicle compatibility. A photo cannot diagnose a fault.

An illustrative workshop scene. Not a stocked part or a diagnosis.

From the workbench to the right part.

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Photo preview, not a mechanical test.

From your request
to your next part.

What to check at each step of the part-request process.

  1. Request the part

    Send your reg, a photo or the part details.

  2. Supplier responses

    We'll check with UK breakers and parts suppliers and email you any quotes.

  3. Compare the evidence

    Review condition, fitment and written supplier terms.

  4. Review fulfilment

    Ask the chosen supplier to confirm dispatch, collection or delivery terms.

Part-request process summary: Send a part request. We'll check with UK breakers and parts suppliers and email you any quotes. Compare condition, fitment, price, delivery and written terms before choosing.

Common questions

Where can I find car spares near me?

Send one request with your reg and the part. We'll check with UK breakers and parts suppliers and email you any quotes. You can also search the directory for breakers and suppliers by town. It doesn't list every yard.

How do I make sure the part fits?

A reg narrows the options but doesn't guarantee fit. Match the OEM part number on your old part, send a photo of the label, say which side, and ask the supplier to confirm fitment in writing. Our registration and fitment guide explains what else to compare.

Should I request used, new or refurbished parts?

Ask your repairer which option suits the component and the repair. Compare the exact identity, condition evidence and total fitted cost. For refurbished parts, ask what work and testing were carried out. Our used and new parts guide explains the comparison.

What warranty will a used part have?

The named seller's warranty period, coverage and exclusions vary by part and supplier. Ask for the written terms before paying, including whether labour and return carriage are covered. The used-parts warranty guide explains what to check and how a warranty differs from statutory rights.

How do I check delivery before ordering?

Give the delivery postcode and ask the seller for the dispatch estimate, delivery method, charge and any unloading requirements. Confirm collection with that supplier before travelling. See our delivery checklist before booking the repair.

Can I request parts for an older vehicle?

Yes. Include the make, model, year and registration, plus the original part number and clear photos if available. Explain any previous modifications or uncertain details. Older vehicles can have several component versions, and availability is not guaranteed. Ask the supplier to confirm the exact replacement before ordering.

Can garages and body shops use Spare Car Part?

Yes. Garages, body shops and vehicle owners can use the same request form. Include the vehicle details, required component and any part references or photos. Tell us about a repair deadline, but confirm availability, delivery and the complete price with the named supplier before booking the work.

Are used car parts tested before sale?

Testing varies by seller and component. Ask what checks were carried out on the actual part, when they were done and what evidence is available. Current photos, donor details and written condition and warranty terms help you compare an offer. A used or recycled description alone is not proof of testing or suitability; ask your repairer to review the proposed part.

Find breakers and parts suppliers near you

The directory lists yards we've mapped. It doesn't cover every yard, and a listing doesn't mean a part is in stock.

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