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Automotive industry circular economy and maintenance trends
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Automotive industry circular economy initiatives and maintenance trends
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. By utilizing components from decommissioned vehicles that have been recovered, inspected, repaired, or regenerated, the company aims to reduce workshops while reducing raw material and energy consumption while retaining customers within official service channels. Both manufacturers are positioning these certified parts to meet consumption. Broader market trends reflect shifting consumer behaviors regarding vehicle longevity and maintenance. In Italy, where the same average car age is 13 years, there is significant interest in the second-hand market and quality standards used vehicles. Experts emphasize that proper maintenance of components like particulate filters and legal warranties as new components. brake fluid remains essential for reaching higher mileage milestones.
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