Vitesco Technologies has launched direct sales of OE manufactured spare parts in the independent aftermarket (IAM).
The long term goal is to establish spare parts and services for electrically powered vehicles from a single source.
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The first components to be sold will be NOx sensors of premium OE quality for around 300 vehicle models.
“We are also following this strategy in our efforts to ensure that the internal combustion vehicles on the market operate as cleanly and efficiently as possible. We meet this responsibility by ensuring the supply of original spare parts in the independent aftermarket as an original equipment manufacturer,” said Gregory May, head of the aftermarket and non-automotive business unit.
Vitesco has made 100m NOx sensors produced for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
International cooperation increases availability
To increase availability, Vitesco is starting distribution of NOx sensors through Christian Winkler, a Stuttgart based commercial vehicle parts specialist for.
Winkler has 42 locations in seven European countries and three central warehouses.
Vitesco plans to further expand its range of original spare parts in coming months.
Distribution will take place via a new central warehouse in Dortmund.
The cooperation with Winkler complements existing distribution via supplier Continental.
