VALEO GROUP
12 November 2026
3 min
Valeo Group
iD RECHANGE partners with Valeo Tech Academy, the Valeo Group's training organization, to deliver all technical training related to vehicle electrification for its independent repairers.
Qualiopi-certified training programs are designed by Valeo to secure workshop operations and boost profitability in response to market changes.
November 12 — Paris, France — To support independent repairers through the technological shifts transforming the automotive sector, the iD RECHANGE group, a founding member of Nexus Automotive International, announces a strategic partnership with Valeo Tech Academy.
Under this agreement, iD RECHANGE entrusts its entire vehicle electrification technical training program to Valeo Tech Academy. The training offering will address every technician’s needs, ranging from mandatory electrical safety accreditations (B2VL) to advanced diagnostics for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Anticipating the Energy Transition and Upskilling in the Field
In response to the acceleration of electric mobility, iD RECHANGE reaffirms its commitment to providing practical, high-value solutions to its network. Through this partnership, independent repairers gain access to high-level expertise, enabling them to upskill and future-proof their business in a rapidly transforming market.
Marlène Carrias-Iked, VP Strategic Marketing and Digital at Valeo Service & Managing Director of Valeo Tech Academy, stated: “We are delighted to strengthen our ties with iD RECHANGE through this partnership. In an automotive market undergoing a full transition to electric, our priority is to provide repairers with immediately actionable skills for the workshop. By combining technical rigor with practical, hands-on teaching methods, we equip them to turn these new technologies into a lasting driver of profitability and growth. That is the core of our commitment: training to perform!”
“The electrification of the automotive fleet represents a major turning point for the independent aftermarket. With Valeo Tech Academy, we have chosen recognized expertise and a hands-on, local approach—meeting repairers on the ground to support them through these technological shifts and transform these challenges into growth opportunities,” said Claudie Cahart, Managing Director of iD RECHANGE.
The Expertise of a Global Leader Dedicated to the Aftermarket
Qualiopi-certified, Valeo Tech Academy builds on the technological leadership of Valeo—a global leader in electrification technologies—to deliver hands-on programs and innovative teaching methods tailored to field requirements.
Through this alliance, affiliated repairers in the iD RECHANGE network will benefit from:
- A comprehensive training path: from electrical risk prevention (B2VL) to mastering complex architectures and advanced diagnostics.
- Specialized expertise and best practices: to approach the maintenance and repair of next-generation electrified vehicles with confidence.
- Proven pedagogical know-how: delivered by Valeo Tech Academy trainers, experts in automotive aftermarket technologies.
About Valeo
Valeo is a leading global technology company creating innovative solutions and systems for automotive and technology partners worldwide. Valeo is structured around its POWER, BRAIN and LIGHT Divisions, and Valeo Service, the augmented service partner, for the aftermarket and new forms of mobility.
Valeo is committed to making mobility safer, more sustainable and affordable to all. The Group is playing a vital role in shaping the Car of Tomorrow: which will be electrified, safer and software-defined. Valeo is leveraging its global industrial footprint and its technological leadership in electrification, advanced driver assistance systems, lighting and software to capture an increasing share of value per vehicle.
Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
Valeo in brief: €20.9 billion in sales in 2025 | 100,000 employees worldwide | 29 countries | 149 production plants | 59 R&D centers | 19 distribution platforms (as of February 26, 2026).
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About About iD RECHANGE
A founding member of Nexus Automotive International, iD RECHANGE is a dynamic group of independent automotive spare parts distributors. It supports its members and affiliated repairers by providing tailored services, management tools, and training programs designed to meet the evolving demands of the aftermarket.
Contact
iD RECHANGE : Julie Impéraire – jimperaire@idrechange.fr– [07 87 49 93 16]
