ChristoHug
Impossible to get live person for help + VIN number
Impossible to get live person for help. To get access to Chat, must have a 17 character VIN. Older cars (1974 BMW 3.0CS) only has a 7 character VIN. Very frustrating!!! I do like that they have access to some hard to find parts, however.
Response from BMWPartsDeal.comAug 12, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We understand how frustrating it can be when our VIN requirements don’t work with older vehicles. Our VIN system is designed around modern VIN formats, so older vehicles may require additional assistance to identify the correct parts. We’re glad you were still able to find some hard to find parts through our site, and we appreciate your feedback as we continue to improve the experience for older vehicles. Your feedback is essential for improving our services.
