What's up with Dealer Parts Dept needs VIN? - Page 4

gslben · 02-24-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WRX2FFU

Honestly i think it's a scam. IE: You get turbo exhaust gaskets. Then 6 months later you bring the car in under warranty for a blown motor. You have a stock turbo on the car but you may have returned it to stock. Why did you buy turbo exhaust gaskets?

See where i'm going with this.......

Why do people think this is just SO unthinkable?

Mitsu dealers are writing down VIN's at auto crosses and to even insinuate that SOA might use this as part of a claim denial makes you some kinda dink.

Silly

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Bill Simonsen · 02-24-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Unit 91

Really weird and late double post.

I *told* you that *they* were watching. Be careful...

-Bill (Skulking away into the shadows)

Unabomber · 02-24-2007, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gslben

Why do people think this is just SO unthinkable?

Mitsu dealers are writing down VIN's at auto crosses and to even insinuate that SOA might use this as part of a claim denial makes you some kinda dink.

Silly

Did you not read this thread from start to finish? NO DEALER records VINs.

nhluhr · 02-25-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Unabomber

Did you not read this thread from start to finish? NO DEALER records VINs.

did you read post#75?

gslben · 02-25-2007, 07:14 AM

Yawn.....

Unabomber · 02-25-2007, 09:35 PM

Quit nit picking Nick lest I send you a tin foil hat.

silverwrx666 · 03-05-2007, 07:00 PM

I called up for a trunklid today for a 02-07 impreza and they wanted a vin for that

RHayes · 03-05-2007, 07:18 PM

Me: Hi, I would like an oil filter for an 06 Subaru Impreza 2.5 liter STi.

Parts guy: I'll need your VIN, DOB, Drivers License, insurance, registration, passport, travel papers, and a note from your mommy...

4wdrift · 03-06-2007, 08:30 PM

Or....
You can do what I did. Just get the vin from a wrecked car, same model/ year and they are none the wiser. Hell, we could just circulate a few vins on the web.

Dealer: why have you purchased 20 d/p gaskets in the past two months?
You: I'm working on an art project, don't worry about it.

4wdrift · 03-06-2007, 08:35 PM

wow....

...should have read the whole thread because I just read basically the same thing I wrote, less the wrecked car.

-1 for not reading.

Unit 91 · 03-09-2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4wdrift

Or....
You can do what I did. Just get the vin from a wrecked car, same model/ year and they are none the wiser. Hell, we could just circulate a few vins on the web.

Dealer: why have you purchased 20 d/p gaskets in the past two months?
You: I'm working on an art project, don't worry about it.

That doesn't make any sense. There is no way they'd know how many of anything you purchased unless the guy recognizes you and has an awesome memory.

99% of the counter tags I write go under a generic account name. No one is conspiring against you.

subyfanatic · 03-14-2007, 10:53 PM

I just had to read the thread after seeing the title. OMG!

I've been in Subaru Parts for close to 10 years and never heard a customer complain about providing a full or partial VIN for any part. Before you start whining how about cutting us a break and let us do our job the right way and avoid you yammerin' in our face about how we sold you the wrong part.

I may be considered an old schooler by McDade since I slightly preferred ProQuest/Bell & Howell/Snap On catalog [http://www.proquestautomotive.com/]
over SubaruFAST. Our B&H system was always able to accept the last 6 digits to narrow down and select the VIN from a short list it generates. With SubaruFAST you always need the entire VIN or you have to fill in the fields (build a car) to narrow down what you need. Both catalogs have pros and cons but after learning SubaruFAST I have found more pros in it. I think the hot keys in B&H should be incorporated in to SubaruFAST though. Makes it faster and easier to jump through the catalog.

Zornorph · 03-15-2007, 08:01 AM

^ Part slingers should know their stock well enough to get me a simple gasket that has never changed for any wrx and sti. Or get me an oil filter for an 04 sti. That's not whining. Glad you're not my local parts guy, jeez.

munkis · 03-15-2007, 11:13 AM

subyfanatic isn't a "parts slinger".

A good percentage of Subaru dealers are not stand alone dealers, they are add on dealers from bigger company's. Like Ford, or GM. The parts guy you are asking for parts from probably is not a dedicated Subaru parts guys.

Asking for a vin for a oil filter or common parts is a bit excessive. You all still seem not to understand that even though you think ''its just a wrx and they are all the same'' you are wrong. The vin will help narrow down things like color codes, build dates, emissions qualifications, option codes, it filters out all the stuff that the car doesn't have.

Zornorph · 03-15-2007, 11:20 AM

I didn't say he was. I said they, parts managers, (affectionately termed slingers) should be able to .

munkis · 03-15-2007, 11:20 AM

ahah a bus dealer, they need a way to track all those parts. Every part sold has a warranty, and they probably sell tons and tons of parts for buses. They are constantly being worked on.

Unit 91 · 03-15-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subyfanatic

I may be considered an old schooler by McDade since I slightly preferred ProQuest/Bell & Howell/Snap On catalog [http://www.proquestautomotive.com/]
over SubaruFAST.

Also almost 10yrs. I like the ProQuest better, too.

I just can't get used to the Fast system. It's a lot like the guys next door at Ford use. Every time I play with it I get frustrated. It probably has a lot to do with it being Ford, but still. I know the system I have and I'm good with it.

Though being in a new place I'm having to learn ADP. Grrr...

0225wrx · 03-15-2007, 04:15 PM

Try reynolds and reynolds like we do here

Unit 91 · 03-15-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0225wrx

Try reynolds and reynolds like we do here

That's what I used to have, but the owner here wanted ADP so we got ADP. Not my call.

0225wrx · 03-15-2007, 04:21 PM

I think ADP is better anyway, we used to have ADP

jproland · 03-15-2007, 04:29 PM

I worked at a Toyota dealership and we used Reynolds which in my opinion is MUCH easier to use than ADP...I now work for a Honda dealer and we use ADP. Honda sucks anyways because even if you have the VIN it still will not filter the vehicle's exterior or interior colors...Toyota was so much easier to work with and i made a ton more money at Toyota.

0225wrx · 03-15-2007, 04:30 PM

Who, for extra credit, can name off all the part numbers used in a DOHC (the common ones) head gasket job? We'll throw in extra credit for the tensioner and idler pulley numbers as well as the timing belt (since you're that far in).11044AA610
14035AA281
44022AA020
13270AA082
13272AA082
13293AA051
13271AA051
21236AA010
13085AA010
13072AA142
13028AA072
806732150
806733030
SOA635002
15208AA100
11126AA000

THAT SHOULD DO IT!

blackfang · 03-15-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavrik

Parts even asks us service guys for the VIN for everything as well.

+1 I get asked alot.

We use ADP websuite which is better than the older ADP Reflections which I had with Toyota

Unit 91 · 03-15-2007, 06:03 PM

It's funny how all the dealership dorks come out of the woodwork for threads like this.

hawkwind · 03-15-2007, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McDade

subyfanatic isn't a "parts slinger".

A good percentage of Subaru dealers are not stand alone dealers, they are add on dealers from bigger company's. Like Ford, or GM. The parts guy you are asking for parts from probably is not a dedicated Subaru parts guys.

Like me. The main car line I look up is Nissan. some parts are a no brainer, like oil and air filters (or head gasket jobs!

), but for the other stuff, it is all about C.Y.A.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unit 91

Also almost 10yrs. I like the ProQuest better, too.

I just can't get used to the Fast system. It's a lot like the guys next door at Ford use. Every time I play with it I get frustrated. It probably has a lot to do with it being Ford, but still. I know the system I have and I'm good with it.

Though being in a new place I'm having to learn ADP. Grrr...

The dealer I work at switched to FAST about a year ago...much less user friendly than the FAST system for Nissan. In fact, it is just plain stupid because you cant page through the illustrations! Also, does it drive you nuts when you cant close the illustration page?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unit 91

It's funny how all the dealership dorks come out of the woodwork for threads like this.

You hit it on the head, sir.

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02-25-2007, 07:14 AM	#80
gslben Scooby Specialist Member#: 106753 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 2005 STi OBP	Yawn.....

02-25-2007, 09:35 PM	#81
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Quit nit picking Nick lest I send you a tin foil hat.

03-05-2007, 07:00 PM	#82
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03-06-2007, 08:30 PM	#84
4wdrift Scooby Guru Member#: 1403 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: In a warm dry place Vehicle: 99 RBP GC8 Impreza	Or.... You can do what I did. Just get the vin from a wrecked car, same model/ year and they are none the wiser. Hell, we could just circulate a few vins on the web. Dealer: why have you purchased 20 d/p gaskets in the past two months? You: I'm working on an art project, don't worry about it.

03-06-2007, 08:35 PM	#85
4wdrift Scooby Guru Member#: 1403 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: In a warm dry place Vehicle: 99 RBP GC8 Impreza	wow.... ...should have read the whole thread because I just read basically the same thing I wrote, less the wrecked car. -1 for not reading.

03-14-2007, 10:53 PM	#87
subyfanatic Scooby Specialist Member#: 18276 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Treasure Coast, FL Vehicle: 07 1990 Breadbox FEEL THE LOVE	I just had to read the thread after seeing the title. OMG! I've been in Subaru Parts for close to 10 years and never heard a customer complain about providing a full or partial VIN for any part. Before you start whining how about cutting us a break and let us do our job the right way and avoid you yammerin' in our face about how we sold you the wrong part. I may be considered an old schooler by McDade since I slightly preferred ProQuest/Bell & Howell/Snap On catalog [http://www.proquestautomotive.com/] over SubaruFAST. Our B&H system was always able to accept the last 6 digits to narrow down and select the VIN from a short list it generates. With SubaruFAST you always need the entire VIN or you have to fill in the fields (build a car) to narrow down what you need. Both catalogs have pros and cons but after learning SubaruFAST I have found more pros in it. I think the hot keys in B&H should be incorporated in to SubaruFAST though. Makes it faster and easier to jump through the catalog.

03-15-2007, 08:01 AM	#88
Zornorph Scooby Specialist Member#: 17332 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: The neighbor's yard Vehicle: 2004 Black STI Not stock anymore	^ Part slingers should know their stock well enough to get me a simple gasket that has never changed for any wrx and sti. Or get me an oil filter for an 04 sti. That's not whining. Glad you're not my local parts guy, jeez.

03-15-2007, 11:13 AM	#89
munkis Scooby Guru Member#: 1847 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: brokenmotorsports.com Vehicle: Team Broken: V6 GF rallyarmor.com	subyfanatic isn't a "parts slinger". A good percentage of Subaru dealers are not stand alone dealers, they are add on dealers from bigger company's. Like Ford, or GM. The parts guy you are asking for parts from probably is not a dedicated Subaru parts guys. Asking for a vin for a oil filter or common parts is a bit excessive. You all still seem not to understand that even though you think ''its just a wrx and they are all the same'' you are wrong. The vin will help narrow down things like color codes, build dates, emissions qualifications, option codes, it filters out all the stuff that the car doesn't have.

03-15-2007, 11:20 AM	#90
Zornorph Scooby Specialist Member#: 17332 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: The neighbor's yard Vehicle: 2004 Black STI Not stock anymore	I didn't say he was. I said they, parts managers, (affectionately termed slingers) should be able to .

03-15-2007, 04:15 PM	#93
0225wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 142701 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: MADISON, WI Vehicle: 2002 bugeye/ 79 Brat WRX=386hp/ Brat=alot less	Try reynolds and reynolds like we do here

03-15-2007, 04:21 PM	#95
0225wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 142701 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: MADISON, WI Vehicle: 2002 bugeye/ 79 Brat WRX=386hp/ Brat=alot less	I think ADP is better anyway, we used to have ADP

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jproland Scooby Newbie Member#: 117391 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: North Central Mass "The Burg" Vehicle: 2002 wagon wrb,rock chips,dead bugs	I worked at a Toyota dealership and we used Reynolds which in my opinion is MUCH easier to use than ADP...I now work for a Honda dealer and we use ADP. Honda sucks anyways because even if you have the VIN it still will not filter the vehicle's exterior or interior colors...Toyota was so much easier to work with and i made a ton more money at Toyota.

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0225wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 142701 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: MADISON, WI Vehicle: 2002 bugeye/ 79 Brat WRX=386hp/ Brat=alot less	Who, for extra credit, can name off all the part numbers used in a DOHC (the common ones) head gasket job? We'll throw in extra credit for the tensioner and idler pulley numbers as well as the timing belt (since you're that far in).11044AA610 14035AA281 44022AA020 13270AA082 13272AA082 13293AA051 13271AA051 21236AA010 13085AA010 13072AA142 13028AA072 806732150 806733030 SOA635002 15208AA100 11126AA000 THAT SHOULD DO IT!

03-15-2007, 06:03 PM	#99
Unit 91 Scooby Specialist Member#: 15810 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ride the Revolution™ Vehicle: 2007 Mazda Fastar 2009 Legacy	It's funny how all the dealership dorks come out of the woodwork for threads like this.