How can I find out if parts from one year of a car model are compatible with a different year's model?

(2010-05-30 16:27:55) 1. alexb0006 Says: Is there a good (free) source to find out which parts from one model year of a car are compatible with another model year? For example, if I need a grille for a 2001 Lincoln Continental, how can I determine if a grille from other years will be compatible?2. clncarplz Says: There is a parts interchange book that has all the info on that. It is usually found at auto salvage yards. You can go there & ask them what fits.3. Karle Says: call a junkyard.....they have PAID for the software...but will give u the info for free usually if u just ask......but if u abuse it they will start charging u ......4. Bruce Says: Call a body shop.5. Bella Says: um, check with JC Whitney maybe. They seem to have every single part for car you could think of. Tag: How can I find out if parts from one year of a car model are compatible with a different year's model?