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A used sill that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
The Sharan has two distinct generations: the first generation ran from 1995 to 2010, and the second generation from 2010 onwards — these are completely different platforms and the sills will not interchange between them. Within each generation there may also be mid-generation pressing changes, so even a same-generation donor car is not guaranteed to be a straight swap; confirm exact compatibility with the breaker against your registration before buying.
Yes, generation is the critical factor — a Mk1 Sharan (1995–2010) sill is a completely different pressing to a Mk2 Sharan (2010 onwards) and the two will not fit each other. Within the same generation, confirm the specific model year with the breaker against your registration, as panel pressings can change during a production run without a formal facelift announcement.
No — a 2008 car is a first-generation Sharan and a 2012 car is a second-generation Sharan, and the body structures are entirely different, so the sills will not interchange. You need to source a sill from a second-generation (2010 onwards) Sharan to suit a 2012 car, and you should still confirm the part against your registration with the breaker to rule out any mid-generation changes.
Trim level does not affect sill fitment on the Sharan — the structural sill pressing is the same across S, SE, and SEL grades within the same generation. There may be cosmetic differences such as sill mouldings, covers, or cladding that vary by trim, so check whether the breaker's car carried the same trim level as yours if you want the outer finish to match without additional work.
No — the nearside (passenger side, left) and offside (driver side, right) sills are handed and not interchangeable with each other, so make sure you tell the breaker which side you need when requesting a quote. Double-check by confirming NS or OS explicitly, as ordering the wrong side is one of the most common mistakes with body panels.
Engine and gearbox choice make no difference to sill fitment — the sill is a structural body panel and is identical across petrol, diesel, and four-wheel-drive variants within the same generation. Focus on matching the generation and confirming the model year with the breaker rather than worrying about what is under the bonnet.