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Home/Automotive Repair/Problem

Automotive RepairSourcing & Procurement4HighOwner$ implied

Cannot locate an obsolete OEM wiring harness for a 1998 Ford E-350 7.3 diesel cutaway bus.

OEM part is discontinued, and no clear aftermarket or salvage source is known.

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Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 14, 2026

App Concept

ObsoleteParts Finder

A marketplace and search engine focused on discontinued OEM automotive parts. It aggregates inventory from salvage yards, NOS (New Old Stock) dealers, and aftermarket manufacturers, with guaranteed fitment matching by VIN and part number.

Key Features

VIN-based part lookup with cross-reference to superseded part numbers
Aggregated inventory from salvage yards, NOS dealers, and aftermarket suppliers
Condition and warranty filtering (new, used, refurbished)
Price comparison and request-for-quote to multiple sellers

Target Users: DIY mechanics and small repair shops working on older vehicles (10+ years old) needing hard-to-find OEM parts

Revenue Model: $5 listing fee per part for sellers, plus 8% commission on sales; free to search and browse

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