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When you buy a car part, it’s only natural to assume it will be a perfect fit. But it’s best not to rely on optimism or good luck to ensure a silky smooth repair or modification project. Instead, follow the steps below to ensure the piece will fit before hitting the “Buy” button.
- Search for the right part. Enter your vehicle details in the Part Finder on the eBay Motors home page—or select a saved vehicle from My Garage to search for parts.
- We’ll show you the parts that fit. We will verify that the provided vehicle details match the item compatibility information from our seller. When there is a match, a green checkmark by the item will indicate that the fit is confirmed.
- Purchase the part or accessory. The fit is guaranteed when you purchase an eligible part or accessory with the green check. (Exclusions may apply.)
- We’ll protect you. eBay goes the extra step with its money-back guarantee. If the part you purchased does not fit your vehicle, you can return it for free within 30 days and get a full refund.
eBay Guaranteed Fit: Frequently Asked Questions
What items are eligible for eBay Guaranteed Fit?
eBay Guaranteed Fit coverage applies to most automotive parts and accessories. Tires and wheels are currently excluded.
How do I make sure eBay Guaranteed Fit covers me?
Make sure to enter the requested information about your vehicle into the Part Finder on the search page. eBay Guaranteed Fit will cover most parts and accessories in the Car & Truck and Motorcycle parts categories, with more categories to be added. To be protected, certain payment methods must be used, and all eBay Money Back Guarantee eligibility requirements and deadlines must be met.
What items are excluded from eBay Guaranteed Fit?
Tires and wheels are currently excluded from eBay Guaranteed Fit. We will still confirm which tires and wheels are compatible with your vehicle using the green checkmark. Tires and wheels may be eligible for a return under our eBay Money Back Guarantee.
Tips for Using the Parts Finder
To start the shopping process, confirm these five critical pieces of information about your vehicle.
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Trim level
- Engine type
Automakers modify parts all the time, so it’s imperative to double-check all five items. When you have this info in hand, go to the eBay Motors homepage and enter them into the eBay Motors Parts Finder.
Then, hit “Find Parts,” and a green bar will appear at the top of the page, with a checkmark confirming that the items you see are filtered for your specific vehicles. If one of those parts doesn’t fit, you can get a full refund and return it for free.
Also, on the eBay Motors homepage, you can add a vehicle to My Garage by inputting your vehicle’s year/make/model/trim/engine. Or select an existing vehicle from My Garage and search for a desired part. If you have multiple vehicles saved in My Garage, be sure to select the desired vehicle before you start shopping for parts and accessories.
If your vehicle is older, it might have parts from other sources. If your vintage vehicle was upgraded with newer parts, you need to research when and how things changed. This is why documentation is important when buying an older car that’s been modified along the way.
Read this: Keeping Your Service Records Saves Money (and Headaches)
Know Your Parts Number
Manufacturers issue long and detailed numbers to distinguish one part from another. You can usually find a number and other identifying info stamped on parts.
If you need a replacement piece, verify the part number and order that same part. In the long run, it saves time to invest a few minutes visiting the manufacturer’s website or conducting web searches for detailed parts diagrams of your vehicle. Then, plug the confirmed part number into your eBay search.
While you might call a part by a generic name or use gearhead lingo, the supplier may list that part under a different name. Here’s the smart strategy: Research the various names used for the part in question, then match the terminology used by the supplier or manufacturer when searching for a replacement part.
Parts Can Swap
Parts are often interchangeable between models. Remain open to swapping a similar piece from a different model or year. For example, you might need a disc brake rear-caliper piston for your 2017 Toyota Prius. But that same piston is used on some Camrys from 2018 to 2022. And the same item is used for the 2012 to 2017 Lexus CT 200h. Be prepared to discover that the desired part might fit many different makes and models.
Location matters. A part might vary if it’s used on one side or another, or if it goes in front or back. For example, brake parts usually differ from front to back, and a taillight lens is a mirror image, left to right. The pieces are not interchangeable. Confirm twice and order once.
For full terms and conditions, read the eBay Money Back Guarantee policy.
