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Automotive industry circular economy and maintenance trends

Overview

Automotive manufacturers are increasingly adopting circular economy practices by integrating certified used and reconditioned spare parts into their service networks.

Stellantis has expanded its SUSTAINera business unit by offering over 20,000 multi-brand parts through the Ovoko digital marketplace. These components, sourced from the Stellantis Circular Economy Hub in Turin, undergo standardized inspection, cleaning, and functional evaluation to ensure traceability via VIN identification. This initiative aims to increase material reuse and can offer savings of up to 70% compared to new parts.

Volkswagen is further developing strategies to offer used spare parts to make repairs more affordable for vehicle owners with expired warranties. In Germany, the company has introduced the Horum line, which provides replacement parts such as brakes, filters, and batteries at prices 25% to 30% lower than standard original parts. This initiative is intended to bridge the price gap between official manufacturer networks and independent workshops while reducing raw material and energy consumption.

Broader market trends reflect shifting consumer behaviors regarding vehicle longevity and maintenance. In Italy, where the average car age is 13 years, there is significant interest in the second-hand market and quality used vehicles. Experts emphasize that proper maintenance of components like particulate filters and brake fluid remains essential for reaching higher mileage milestones.

Entities

SUSTAINera · Stellantis · Fiera del Levante · carVertical · Mirafiori

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Automotive market trends: Used car interest and maintenance shifts

    Automotive trends show rising interest in the used car market in Italy, cost-saving fuel alternatives in France, and new budget-friendly maintenance programs from Volkswagen.

  2. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Stellantis and Volkswagen embrace circular economy with certified used parts

    Stellantis and Volkswagen are integrating certified, remanufactured spare parts into their official networks to promote a circular economy and reduce costs for drivers.

  3. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Stellantis expands used spare parts sales via Ovoko marketplace

    Stellantis is selling over 20,000 used automotive parts from its Mirafiori hub on the Ovoko marketplace, offering up to 70% savings across more than 20 European countries.

Sources

affaritaliani.it · auto.everyeye.it · barlettaviva.it · clubalfa.it · formulamotori.it · liberoquotidiano.it · motorlife.it · quotidianomotori.com · tecnoandroid.it · telenorba.it

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