Why you need a VIN to purchase Pro parts

Guess that makes sense James

 

I simply grabbed a Pro VIN off Cars.com to order my OEM Pro grill. Did it right in front of the parts guy when I ordered it. Pretty easy.

 

As long as it says "PRO" on your paperwork, how do the posers lower the value of your PRO truck?

 

Dam your truck is dope dude! (envy)

 

Thanks! I'm just a poser so don't envy me.


3rd gen PRO owners after spending $10k+ markup on stitched leather and Fox shocks. "Posers"

 

I've heard it's the exact truck on all models

 

This reminds of when I wanted to put intermittent wipers in my base RC, but the dealer would always ask for a VIN and then tell me it wasn’t possible to put them in my truck when they got the VIN. I simply bypassed this by requesting a wiper control stalk for a 2010 SR5 Tacoma and got what I wanted.

Also, I know somebody who’s got a PRO. If I owned a non-PRO 3rd Gen and wanted PRO parts for it, he’d probably let me use his VIN. I don’t think it’s any Toyota’s business as long the cash isn’t counterfeit and/or the credit card doesn’t get declined!

 

Exactly this. OEMs are required to keep a certain amount of replacement OEM parts for XX number of years after a model is released. It has something to do with insurance companies and some laws/regulations. Once that time passes, the aftermarket and used market takes over.

That being said, Toyota dealers selling parts on eBay don't seem to care. I was able to get bronze TRD faux beadlocks for my FJ even though it wasn't the 'right' model.

 

Responding to original post my dude

 

Many dealers want a VIN no matter what because it saves them from the silly owners returning the wrong part.