Search¶
The search functionality is the core feature of Catalog, enabling quick and accurate parts lookup.
Search Methods¶
Part Number Search¶
Search directly by manufacturer part number:
Enter the full or partial part number in the search bar
Press Enter or click the search icon
Results display matching parts from all manufacturers
Tip
Part number search supports partial matches. Entering “BK” will find parts like “BK123”, “BK456”, etc.
Keyword Search¶
Search by product description or keywords:
Enter descriptive terms like “brake pad front”
Combine multiple keywords for more specific results
Use quotes for exact phrase matching
VIN Search¶
Search by Vehicle Identification Number:
Click the VIN search option or enter a 17-character VIN
The system decodes the VIN and identifies the vehicle
Browse applicable parts categories for that vehicle
Vehicle Application Search¶
Search by vehicle details:
Select Year from the dropdown
Select Make (e.g., Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota)
Select Model (e.g., F-150, Silverado, Camry)
Optionally select Engine or Submodel
Browse parts categories or search within the vehicle context
Search Results¶
Result Display¶
Search results show:
Part Number: Primary manufacturer part number
Description: Product name and specifications
Brand: Manufacturer or brand name
Availability: Stock status and quantity
Price: Current pricing information
Filtering Results¶
Use filters to narrow results:
Brand: Filter by specific manufacturers
Category: Filter by product category
Availability: Show only in-stock items
Price Range: Set minimum/maximum price
Sorting Results¶
Sort results by:
Relevance (default)
Part number (A-Z or Z-A)
Price (low to high or high to low)
Availability
Search Tips¶
Note
Pro Tips for Effective Searching
Start with the most specific information you have (part number > VIN > vehicle)
Use filters to quickly narrow large result sets
Check interchange data for alternative options
Save frequently searched items to favorites
Recent Searches¶
Catalog maintains a history of your recent searches for quick access:
Access recent searches from the search bar dropdown
Click any recent search to repeat it
Clear search history from Settings if needed