Frequently Asked Questions

Help for Buyers and Sellers

Find quick answers about buying and selling car parts, managing orders, tracking deliveries, cancellations, payments, disputes, and account support on Car Parts Marketplace.

General Questions

What is Car Parts Marketplace?

Car Parts Marketplace connects buyers looking for vehicle parts with sellers who list and manage their own products. Buyers can search for parts, place orders, track deliveries, review payments, and report order issues from their account.

Do I need an account to place an order?

Yes. An account allows us to connect your order, payment, delivery information, receipt, and any support request to the correct buyer.

Can a seller also buy products?

Yes. A user who has both seller and buyer access can switch between the two account views without creating a separate account.

How do I switch between Buyer and Seller mode?

Use the role-switch option in your account sidebar. Your dashboard and navigation will update to match the selected role.

Finding the Right Car Part

How can I find a part for my vehicle?

Search using the part name, category, vehicle make, model, year, or other available compatibility details.

Always review the full product listing before ordering.

How do I know whether a part will fit my vehicle?

Check the compatibility information provided in the listing, including:

  • Vehicle make
  • Vehicle model and year
  • Engine or trim, when relevant
  • Product SKU
  • Manufacturer part number
  • Seller notes

When fitment is uncertain, confirm the details before completing your purchase.

Are all products new?

Not necessarily. The marketplace may include new, used, imported, or reconditioned parts. The product condition should be clearly shown in the listing.

Read the condition, description, images, and seller notes carefully before purchasing.

What should I do if the product description is unclear?

Do not rely on guesswork when compatibility is important. Contact Support or request clarification before placing the order.

Buyer Orders

Where can I find my orders?

Open My Orders from your buyer account. You can view your order history, search for a specific purchase, filter orders by status, and open the full order details.

What information is shown in my order details?

Your order details may include:

  • Product name and image
  • SKU or part number
  • Quantity and price
  • Seller information
  • Shipping address
  • Order status
  • Payment status
  • Delivery timeline
  • Dispute information, when applicable
What do the order statuses mean?
Active

Your order has been created and is awaiting the next processing step.

In Process

The order has been confirmed and is being prepared or delivered.

Shipped

The seller has dispatched the order.

Delivered

The order has reached the buyer.

Cancelled

The order was cancelled before completion.

Disputed

A dispute has been opened for the order.

Can I search for a specific order?

Yes. You can search using information such as the order number, product name, or seller name.

Order Tracking and Delivery

How do I track my order?

Open My Orders, choose the relevant order, and select View Details.

The order timeline may show stages such as:

  • Order packed
  • Order shipped
  • Buyer received
  • Buyer response submitted
  • Payment released

The buyer module is designed to display order information and timeline updates from one place.

When will my order be shipped?

Shipping time depends on the seller’s preparation time, product availability, shipping method, and carrier.

Check the order details for the latest available update.

Why has my tracking information not updated?

Tracking updates may take time to appear after a shipping label is created or the package is handed to the carrier.

Check again later. Contact Support when there has been no update for an unusual amount of time.

What should I do if my order has not arrived?

First, check the tracking details and delivery address.

When tracking shows a delay, contact the carrier or Support. Do not confirm that you received the order when it has not actually arrived.

What should I do if tracking says delivered but I cannot find the package?

Check around the delivery location, speak with household members or building staff, and review any carrier delivery notes.

Contact Support when the package still cannot be located.

Can I change my delivery address after ordering?

Address changes may only be possible before the order enters fulfilment or shipping.

Contact Support as soon as possible. An address change cannot be guaranteed once the seller has started processing the order.

Cancellations and Order Changes

Can I cancel my order?

A cancellation option may be available when the order has not progressed too far through processing.

Open the order details to see the available actions. If the cancellation option is not shown, contact Support.

Can I cancel only one item from an order?

When item-level cancellation is supported and the item is still eligible, you may be able to cancel the affected item without cancelling the entire order.

The available options depend on the current order and fulfilment status.

Can I cancel an order after it has shipped?

Orders that have already been shipped normally cannot be cancelled through the standard cancellation process.

Contact Support to discuss the available next steps.

What happens to the stock when an order is cancelled?

Reserved stock is released when an eligible order is cancelled, allowing the item to become available again.

Will I receive a refund after cancellation?

When a paid order is successfully cancelled and a refund is approved, the payment record will be updated and the refund will be processed.

The time taken for the amount to appear depends on the bank or payment provider.

Can a seller cancel an order?

A seller may need to cancel when the product is unavailable, damaged before dispatch, incorrectly listed, or cannot be fulfilled.

The buyer should be informed, and any related stock and payment records should be updated through the marketplace.

Can I edit the quantity after placing an order?

Order quantities normally cannot be edited after checkout. When the order is still eligible, cancel the affected item or order and place a new purchase with the correct quantity.

Contact Support as soon as possible. An address change cannot be guaranteed once the seller has started processing the order.

Payments

How are payments processed?

Buyer payments are processed through Stripe and linked to the related marketplace order.

After a successful payment, the local order and payment records are updated so the transaction can be tracked from the buyer account.

Which payment methods can I use?

The payment methods currently available will be displayed during checkout.

Availability may depend on the payment settings enabled for the marketplace.

Is my payment information secure?

Payments should only be completed through the official marketplace checkout.

Do not send full card details, passwords, verification codes, or banking information to a buyer, seller, or support representative through messages.

Where can I see my transactions?

Open the Payments section in your buyer account.

You can review payment activity such as successful payments, failed transactions, held amounts, releases, and refunds.

Where can I find my receipt?

Open Payments and select View Receipt beside the relevant transaction.

A receipt may include:

  • Transaction ID
  • Date and time
  • Transaction type
  • Amount
  • Status
  • Related order
  • Payment method
  • Buyer name
  • Payment recipient
What does “Payment Held” mean?

A held payment has been successfully captured but has not yet been released to the seller.

The current payment process applies a three-day hold. An active dispute may also keep the payment held until the review is completed.

What does “Payment Released” mean?

The hold has ended and the eligible seller amount has been released through the marketplace payout process.

Why did my payment fail?

A payment may fail because of incorrect details, insufficient funds, a bank restriction, an expired payment method, or a temporary processing issue.

Review the message shown at checkout and try again using an available payment method.

What should I do if I was charged but my order was not confirmed?

Check your Orders and Payments pages first.

If the payment appears but the order is missing or remains unconfirmed, contact Support and provide the transaction reference. Do not submit another payment until the first transaction has been checked.

What should I do if I see a duplicate charge?

Review the transaction IDs and related order numbers in your payment history.

Contact Support when two completed payments appear for the same purchase.

Refunds

How will I know whether a refund has been processed?

The transaction status will change to Refunded, and the related information will appear in your payment history.

How long does a refund take?

Once the marketplace processes the refund, the time required for the funds to appear depends on your bank or payment provider.

Can I receive a partial refund?

Yes. A partial refund may be approved when the issue affects only part of the item, quantity, or total order value.

Where can I track my refund?

Open the Payments section and find the transaction connected to the order.

You may also see the refund outcome in the relevant dispute details.

Disputes and Order Problems

When should I open a dispute?

Open a dispute when there is a genuine product or order issue, such as:

  • Wrong or incompatible part received
  • Damaged or defective product
  • Product significantly different from its listing
  • Missing item or quantity
  • Incorrect SKU or part number
  • Quality concern
How do I raise a dispute?

Open My Orders, select the affected order, and choose View Details.

When the order is eligible, select Raise Dispute, choose a reason, explain the issue, and upload supporting evidence.

What evidence can I upload?

You may upload relevant photos, videos, receipts, labels, part numbers, or inspection documents.

The dispute workflow supports PNG, JPG, MP4, and PDF files, with up to five files and a maximum size of 10 MB per file.

Can I open more than one dispute for the same order?

Only one active dispute can be open for the same order at a time.

What happens after I submit a dispute?

The dispute is recorded and made available for marketplace review.

The team may review:

  • Order information
  • Product listing
  • Buyer explanation
  • Uploaded evidence
  • Payment record
  • Available seller information

Additional evidence may be requested when the issue is unclear.

What do the dispute statuses mean?
Open

The dispute has been submitted and is waiting for review.

Under Review

The marketplace team is reviewing the information and evidence.

Resolved

A decision has been made and the outcome is being applied.

Closed

The dispute process has been completed.

What outcomes are possible?

A dispute may result in:

  • Full refund
  • Partial refund
  • Replacement
  • No action

The outcome depends on the listing, order details, supporting evidence, payment status, and review findings.

What happens to the payment during a dispute?

The payment may remain held while an open or under-review dispute is being investigated.

A buyer-favourable outcome can result in a refund. A seller-favourable outcome can result in the eligible payment being released.

Does opening a dispute guarantee a refund?

No. Every dispute is reviewed individually, and submitting a request does not automatically guarantee a refund or replacement.

Seller Questions

How do I start selling car parts?

Create or access your seller account, complete the required business and payout information, and submit your products through the seller portal.

Products should include accurate titles, descriptions, prices, stock quantities, images, SKUs, and compatibility details.

What information should I include in a product listing?

A clear listing should include:

  • Product name
  • Category and subcategory
  • Condition
  • Price
  • Available quantity
  • SKU or part number
  • Manufacturer information
  • Vehicle compatibility
  • Clear product images
  • Important fitting or condition notes
Why is accurate vehicle compatibility important?

Car parts can vary by model year, engine, trim, drivetrain, body style, and production version.

Accurate compatibility information helps buyers choose correctly and reduces cancellations, returns, and disputes.

Can I edit a product after listing it?

Yes, eligible product information can be updated from the seller portal.

Avoid changing important product details in a way that could misrepresent an item already purchased by a buyer.

What should I do when an item is out of stock?

Update the available quantity as soon as possible.

If an order has already been placed and cannot be fulfilled, use the appropriate cancellation process and provide an accurate reason.

Where can I manage my orders?

Open the Orders area in Seller mode to review purchases connected to your products and complete the available fulfilment actions.

When should I mark an order as shipped?

Mark the order as shipped only after the package has been handed to the carrier or shipping process.

Enter accurate shipping or tracking information where required.

What should I do if a buyer opens a dispute?

Review the order, listing, product details, shipping records, and buyer evidence carefully.

Provide accurate information requested by the marketplace and avoid resolving the issue outside the official dispute process.

When will I receive payment for an order?

After the buyer’s payment is captured, it enters the marketplace hold process.

When the hold ends and there is no unresolved dispute, the eligible seller amount can be released.

Why has my seller payment not been released?

A payout may remain pending because:

  • The payment hold has not ended
  • An active dispute exists
  • Seller verification is incomplete
  • Required payout information is missing
  • The payment is not in an eligible state
  • A payout-processing issue requires review
How is my seller payout calculated?

The eligible seller payout is calculated after deductions such as applicable taxes, shipping charges, and the platform fee.

What payout information do I need to provide?

Depending on the available payout method, you may need a verified Stripe connected account or complete bank payout details.

Provide accurate account-holder, bank, and routing information through the secure seller settings area.

Can I ask a buyer to pay me directly?

No. Keep orders and payments inside Car Parts Marketplace.

External payments are not properly connected to marketplace orders, receipts, payment holds, or dispute handling.

Account and Support

I cannot access my account. What should I do?

Use the password-recovery option when available.

Contact Support if you cannot reset your password, your account is restricted, or your login session has expired.

Why was I signed out?

You may be signed out when your session expires, your authentication changes, or your account requires you to log in again.

Return to the login page and sign in securely.

Why can I not access a Buyer or Seller page?

Access depends on your assigned role and currently active account mode.

Switch to the correct role from the sidebar when your account has both Buyer and Seller access.

What information should I provide when contacting Support?

Include:

  • Your name and account email
  • Order number
  • Transaction ID, when relevant
  • Product name or SKU
  • A clear description of the problem
  • Screenshots or supporting files
  • Steps you already tried

Never include your password, verification code, full card number, or complete banking details.

When should I contact Support instead of opening a dispute?

Contact Support for:

  • Login or account-access problems
  • A shipment that has not arrived
  • A technical error
  • An unknown or duplicate payment
  • Questions before placing an order
  • A problem that is not connected to an eligible delivered order
How do I report suspicious activity?

Contact Support immediately when you notice an unfamiliar login, unknown payment, external payment request, misleading listing, or suspicious seller or buyer behaviour.

External payments are not properly connected to marketplace orders, receipts, payment holds, or dispute handling.