EQUIP AUTO Paris 2025 – Valeo, the Augmented Service Partner for aftermarket

Aftermarket at a turning point

The European automotive aftermarket is entering a new era. Once a relatively stable sector, it is now evolving under the combined effect of digitalization, technological innovation, and the environmental transition. These changes are progressive, giving distributors and repairers the time to prepare and adapt. But the pace is accelerating, and acting now is essential to avoid being left behind.

Three forces reshaping the aftermarket

First, the aging vehicle fleet is fueling sustained demand for maintenance and repairs: the average age of vehicles on the road exceeded 12 years in Europe in 2023. And with almost 346 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles on the road across Europe, the potential of the parts market remains considerable.

Second, drivers are increasingly attentive to their spending and to the purchasing power benefits of repairing and maintaining vehicles rather than replacing them, while also prioritizing environmental considerations. This trend is driving demand for affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible solutions.

Finally, the rising technological sophistication of vehicles — hybridization, electrification, and advanced driver assistance systems — requires professionals to commit to training and to rely on partners capable of providing advanced technical expertise, and continuous support.

Valeo, the Augmented Service Partner

By positioning itself as the “Augmented Service Partner”, Valeo combines two complementary roles that address the sector’s key transformations.

As an augmented partner, Valeo acts both as a growth accelerator and a sustainability driver. It constantly expands its product portfolio — +6,000 new parts per year in average—to stimulate its partners’ business development. At the same time, it champions a more sustainable aftermarket with one of the widest ranges of remanufactured products, extending product life cycles, reducing waste, and lowering carbon emissions.

As a service partner, Valeo delivers a complete ecosystem of high-value services tailored to both distributors and workshops. For distributors, a dedicated digital portal centralizes commercial interactions, streamlines order management, and provides personalized business opportunities. For workshops, Valeo offers platforms for parts identification, real-time technical assistance, and advanced training through Valeo Tech Academy—ensuring they remain competitive in an increasingly complex market.

By combining these two dimensions, Valeo enables its partners to capitalize on new business opportunities, adapt to technological advancements, and establish long-term competitiveness.

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