Adding Parts by Part Number in RepairLink Shop

KB Article #2729

As a parts buyer, you can use the full capability of RepairLink Shop to find and add parts to your shopping cart using OEM parts data and illustrations. However, if you already know the part number, you have the option to quickly add parts to your shopping cart as well. 

• Automobile Parts
• International/IC Bus Parts

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To add an automobile part by part number:

1. Before you can add parts to your shopping cart, you must select a vehicle using one of the following options:  
   1. Select a vehicle by VIN: Click in the VIN/Select Recent field and type in your VIN. 
      
      
      1. Make sure to use the Automobile tab, not the International/IC Bus tab. 
      2. Note: RepairLink will display the last 10 VINs you typed in for convenient selection. 
   2. Select a vehicle by Make/Year/Model: Click the Make/Year/Model drop-down and select the desired make, year, and model of the vehicle.
      
      
      1. Make sure to use the Automobile tab, not the International/IC Bus tab. 
      2. Note: The additional drop-down menus display as you make your selections. 
2. After selecting a vehicle using one of the methods described above, type your part number in the provided field and click Search.
   
   1. Note for Mercedes-Benz: Be sure to only enter the core part number, removing any prefixes. (For example, to add part number A0004230184, exclude the A in the beginning.)
3. The shopping cart details will display. While viewing shopping cart details, you can perform the following actions to update the order:
   
   1. Add additional parts by typing a part number in the Add Parts to List field and clicking Add Part or by uploading your .csv or .txt parts list.   
      
      1. Note for Mercedes-Benz: Be sure to only enter the core part number, removing any prefixes. (For example, to add part number A0004230184, exclude the A in the beginning.)
   2. Review your Parts List and change the requested quantity on any line item.  
      
   3. Review your Delivery option and change as necessary. (Learn more about selecting order delivery options.)
   4. Type a note for the dealer in the Note text box.
      
4. Next, you can do one of the following with your shopping cart:
   1. If you are ready to place your order immediately, type your reference number in the PO# field and then do one of the following to place your order:  
      1. Click Order at the bottom of the window. A record of your order will display in the Orders/Cart Management window's Sent Orders tab with a Status of New. (Click here for more information on viewing your sent orders.)
      2. Click Call Dealer if you want to call your dealer to submit your order.  
         
5. Enter a Cart Name and then click Save Cart if you want to return to the shopping cart at a later time to add more parts or place your order.
   
   1. A record of your cart is stored in the Orders/Cart Management window's Saved Carts tab. (Click here for more information on viewing your saved carts.)
6. Click Save Re-Order to save repeating orders so you don't have to spend the time re-typing them. 
7. If you do not need the cart and want to remove it, click Delete Cart.

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To add an international/IC bus part by part number:

1. Click the International/IC Bus tab.
2. Click Begin Part Search Here.
    
3. Click the Shopping Cart icon. 
   
4. The shopping cart details will display. Add parts by typing a part number in the Add Parts to List field and clicking Add Part or by uploading your .csv or .txt parts list.
   
5. Once parts have been added, you can perform the following actions to update the order:
   1. Review your Parts List and change the requested quantity on any line item. 
      
   2. Review your Delivery option and change as necessary. (Click here to learn more about available options.)
      
   3. Type a note for the dealer in the Note text box. 
      
6. Next, you can do one of the following with your shopping cart:
   1. If you are ready to place your order immediately, type your reference number in the PO# field and then do one of the following to place your order: 
      1. Click Order at the bottom of the window. A record of your order will display in the Orders/Cart Management window's Sent Orders tab with a Status of New. (Click here for more information on viewing your sent orders.) 
      2. Click Call Dealer if you want to call your dealer to submit your order.
          
   2. Enter a Cart Name and then click Save Cart if you want to return to the shopping cart at a later time to add more parts or place your order.
      
      
      1. A record of your cart is stored in the Orders/Cart Management window's Saved Carts tab. (Click here for more information on viewing your saved carts.)
   3. Click Save Re-Order to save repeating orders so you don't have to spend the time re-typing them.
   4. If you do not need the cart and want to remove it, click Delete Cart.