Chery sourcing starts with the market model
Chery vehicles are sold across many export markets, and buyers often use the local sales name when asking for parts. That is normal, but it can be incomplete. A market model name should be connected to EPC context before a distributor builds a stock list.
For example, a workshop may ask for Tiggo 7 Pro parts, while the catalogue and supplier data may need a more precise market model, model year or EPC code. If this step is skipped, the buyer may receive a part that looks close but belongs to a different version.
Why market names can be tricky
Market names are made for customers, not for parts matching. The same family may be sold with different trim names, facelift names or local naming rules. In parts work, small differences can matter.
A distributor should capture:
- -Public model name used in the market.
- -Sales country or region.
- -Year range or production year.
- -Engine or powertrain where known.
- -VIN or EPC reference if available.
This is why PartSail keeps Chery work tied to vehicle pages and market model routes, rather than treating the brand page as a simple introduction.
What the EPC code adds
The EPC code helps connect the local sales vehicle to the parts catalogue context. It can point to the model family, groups, diagrams and OEM numbers that should be checked.
An EPC reference is useful when:
- -The buyer has the market name but no OEM number.
- -The workshop sends an EPC screenshot.
- -A part appears in multiple diagrams or groups.
- -The model name is shared across different versions.
EPC does not mean every deep catalogue row should be public. PartSail keeps the public layer focused on useful summaries and RFQ entry points, while detailed EPC data remains a protected data layer.
Start with fast-moving Chery categories
For a distributor, the first Chery range should usually focus on high-frequency parts rather than a full catalogue.
- -Brake pads, discs, drums and shoes.
- -Filters and common service parts.
- -Suspension arms, ball joints and stabilizer links.
- -Cooling parts such as radiators, water pumps and thermostats.
- -Body and lighting parts for accident repair demand.
Use product categories to understand the public product structure, then send the Chery-specific OEMs or model list for confirmation.
How to prepare a Chery RFQ
A useful Chery inquiry should include:
- -Market model name, such as the name used by local dealers or workshops.
- -Country or region where the vehicle is sold.
- -VIN, OEM number or EPC screenshot if available.
- -Part category and quantity.
- -Preferred quality level and packaging requirement.
When to ask for data support
If you are building a Chery range for a market, the problem may be bigger than one quote. You may need a cleaned starter list, model mapping, OEM references and product coverage by category.
In that case, use Data Services or send a structured list through Bulk RFQ. PartSail can help separate quote-ready items from uncertain lines that need more fitment evidence.