Free easy to use alternative to the EPC Electronic Parts Catalog

[doitwright]

I subscribe to the EPC. The last time I paid it was $75 for a 1 year subscription. I find it cumbersome to use and has no way to copy/paste part numbers. Plus I have to update Java to use the software and then it has to be reset if I let it sit idle more than 24 hours. Seems a bit antiquated by today's standards. My new preferred source for parts diagrams and part numbers is partsouq.com  I can find everything the EPC has and it stays open in my browser. No fee. No sign-up. I find the part I am looking for in the diagram. Click on it, and the part number pops up. I then copy the number and paste it into the order form of my preferred parts suppliers online ordering system - currently mbpartscenter.com

[StevenF]

Try this :
https://nemiga.com/cat_spares/epc/mercedes/1/

[doitwright]

That is a good one too. Also shows prices. Price for a 280SL crankshaft $3.54?
Nice big diagrams. You can also copy/paste part numbers but still have to take out spaces between the numbers to get accurate prices.
Also EPC's for other makes including US cars. A good find.
I wonder what other free parts sites have diagrams and part numbers.

[kampala]

Very Handy.   Thanks for sharing.  Works nicely.

[PSB]

Frank,
I am struggling with partsouq.com probably due to my own lack of knowlwdge......but to search , the site asks for a VIN that must have 17 symbols and as far as i know our cars have 14. Mine for example is 113 042 12 015155 .
Am I missing something ?
Regards
Pedro

[kampala]

Pedro,

Just select the car.  Select MB, then find your model, and click.  Looks like you have 230 based on your VIN.   Here's the link for the 230sl

https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/vehicle?c=Mercedes-Benz&ssd=%24HQARW1BYUHJIFkACC1sIXUFZXh8WWwIBWwgKBUhMbHRkJz8OXgB2B0NmRxc%24&vid=91&q=

[PSB]

Kampala,

Thank you . It works well....I was bogged down by the 17 symbol VIN request.
Thanks
Pedro