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Memory tag

A memory tag is a small chip that stores identifying data, such as the VIN, for matching a car or part to its records.

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What Memory tag means for you

Check any memory tag against the car's VIN, which should match the windscreen, door pillar and V5C. If an identifier doesn't line up with those records, the part may not belong to that car, so ask the seller to explain before you pay.

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