Where to find your VIN in the UAE, how part numbers and OE numbers work, and how to avoid buying the wrong part.
Why the model name isn't enough
The same model can use different parts depending on the year, engine, gearbox, trim and the market it was built for. Gulf-spec cars often differ from US or Japanese imports. The VIN and the part number remove the guesswork.
Finding your VIN
The VIN is a 17-character code. In the UAE you'll find it on your vehicle registration card (Mulkiya), at the bottom of the windscreen on the driver's side, and on a plate in the driver's door frame.
Using the part number
The most reliable way to get an exact match is the number stamped or printed on your old part. Carmakers call this the OE (original equipment) number. Search it on Partova and you'll see the genuine part plus OES and aftermarket parts listed against that number.
Part numbers are sometimes replaced by newer ones (superseded). A different number doesn't always mean a different part, so search the old number and we'll show its replacements.
Still unsure?
Send us your VIN and a photo of the old part through Request a part. A parts specialist will confirm the right one before you buy.
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