For a discontinued model, Algerian stores can keep searching with the old number, vehicle identity and original-part record. Model discontinuation and part unavailability require separate confirmation; one failed search does not prove no suitable source exists.
The official Tesla Parts Catalog illustrates vehicle and component searches. Other brands' old numbers and supersessions require their formal catalogs or manufacturer support.
Give the Original Number Unchanged
Retain prefixes, suffixes and separators with clear label and part photos. Do not shorten a number to improve search results and then call the result an exact match.
State vehicle version and known repair changes, especially earlier replacement of the original. Ask the supplier whether a number on the old part is actually orderable.
If the label is unreadable, provide installation location and other records while marking the gap. Never fill one vehicle's file with another customer's number.
Ask What No Result Means
Replies should distinguish supersession, channel shortage, insufficient data and formal discontinuation. When told unavailable, ask whether that concerns inventory or product status.
| Search result | Added confirmation | Permitted purchasing action |
|---|---|---|
| Formal supersession | Scope and attached conditions | Reprice from new information |
| Current channel shortage | Source status and expected conditions | Compare other verified channels |
| Identity unclear | Additional vehicle information needed | Continue research; do not order |
| Discontinuation confirmed | Recognized alternative route | Professional assessment |
| Untraceable stock | Identity, condition and traceability | Reject if evidence is inadequate |
Keep each status with its query date and source so an old reply does not become a permanent conclusion.
Supersessions May Have Conditions
Ask whether a new number needs related parts, software matching or repair changes. A changed number does not ensure direct interchangeability, and a formal supersession differs from personal recommendation.
Technical staff should compare the solution with vehicle requirements. Structural or functional changes need legality, original-warranty and customer-scope checks; no improvised modification steps are provided.
Keep verifiable evidence linking old and new numbers. A chat claim that this also works is insufficient for safety-related parts.
Explain Uncertainty to the Customer
Separate confirmed options from channels still under investigation and explain scheduling dependencies. Without a reliable answer, do not promise a date for finding the part.
Request vehicle and catalog information through the Starvia export service information; old-part availability needs separate confirmation.
Keep the selected number chain, source and customer acceptance. A long search does not justify weaker identity or arrival-fitment checks.
When suppliers propose different replacements, create separate candidate records with source and applicability explanation for technical comparison. Do not combine one supplier's identity evidence with another's fitment promise. Only the selected solution enters the order; keep others as history so later replenishment does not mistake rejected candidates for formal numbers.
FAQ
Does model discontinuation mean all its parts are discontinued?
No. Confirm each part's status separately.
Can a suffix be removed when the old number returns no result?
It may aid searching, but formal ordering requires complete identity and applicability.
Does a supersession remove the need to check related conditions?
No. Confirm scope and attached requirements.
Does online stock end the search?
No. Verify source, condition, fitment and actual inventory.
Submit old-number records through the Starvia Automotive contact page, or explain vehicle version and current replies through WhatsApp.
References: Official Tesla Parts Catalog and Starvia service information. This article does not promise discontinued-part supply or an available replacement. Information checked on 2026-09-04.