Business 13 www.aftermarketonline.net JUNE 2026 not clearly distinguish between repair, reuse and remanufacture. In practice, that puts the responsibility on the workshop to explain the options properly. Handled well, remanufacturing becomes a straightforward value proposition. The customer is offered a component that performs like new, carries the same warranty, and typically comes at a saving of around 10 to 25%. Alongside that sits the environmental benefit, with less raw material required and a clear contribution to a more circular approach to vehicle repair. A shared effort Of course, none of this works without a functioning supply chain, and this is where remanufacturing becomes a shared effort. Fundamental to that is the core return process. Without a steady flow of used components coming back into the system, there is nothing to remanufacture. As Tomasz puts it, “if we have no cores, there is no reman business.” For garages, this is where a bit of care goes a long way. Components need to be removed cleanly, stored properly and returned in good condition. Damage, contamination or missing parts can all affect whether a unit can be successfully remanufactured, and ultimately that feeds back into availability for the wider market. Looking ahead, the role of remanufacturing is only set to grow. ZF’s own portfolio has expanded from around 5,000 to more than 7,300 part numbers in the space of a year, a clear indication of both demand and investment in this area. For independent garages, the opportunity is relatively simple. Customers are already open to cost savings, and, increasingly, to more sustainable choices. What they need is clarity and confidence. Remanufacturing is no longer something to justify – it is something to offer with confidence. Once that shift happens, the conversation becomes much easier. It is no longer about persuading a customer to accept less, but about helping them choose a different, and often smarter, way to achieve the same result. tinyurl.com/mrxmjvut Tomasz Galazka is Head of Global Remanufacturing Strategy and Business Development at ZF Aftermarket BE PART OF THE MISSION TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF YOUR INDUSTRY We're a charity built by this industry to bring the next generation of talent into it — supporting apprentices, helping employers take them on, and making automotive repair visible to young people who've never considered it as a career. When you become an AutoRaise member, you're part of that mission. And we'll help you shout about it. Your membership includes: Your AutoRaise Member badge and digital assets for your website, email and social media Ready-made social media templates — post, tag us, and we'll amplify you to our network Full access to the Member Toolkit with modules covering recruitment, funding, onboarding, mentoring, HR and more Access to the AutoRaise member community forum Join the businesses investing in the future of the trade. Membership is just £14.99/month. autoraise.co.uk/membership
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