Euro Car Parts invests in air suspension range

Independents urged to prepare now for spike in demand

Euro Car Parts invests in air suspension range
Anchler’s air suspension unit can be fitted to more than 90% of the UK car parc.

Designed to increase comfort for drivers, air suspension is now present in more than four per cent of the UK car parc.

With this figure set to grow over the next decade, Helen Robinson, marketing director at Euro Car Parts, believes independent repairers should be preparing now for this spike in demand.

“Once considered a preserve of luxury cars, air suspension systems can now be found in everything from a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso to a Mercedes E-Class.

“The chief purpose of air suspension is to further improve the quality of the drive, with it adapting to the nature of the surface on which the car is travelling.

“Although a well-maintained air suspension application can last for as long as 10 years, their location on the vehicle makes them more susceptible to general wear-and-tear damage.

“Driving for too long on worn-out springs increases the risk of compressor failure – a costly inconvenience for motorists.

“Workshops should, therefore, ensure they are equipped to offer repair or replacement services.”

“Bad reputation”

Helen continued: “Up to now, air suspension servicing has had something of a bad reputation among many repairers.

“Often perceived as difficult and time consuming, some workshops have even referred motorists with air suspension issues back to the franchised dealer – causing them to miss out on a profitable job.

“The reality couldn’t be further from the truth: most air suspension replacements can be carried out within a matter of minutes and require no specialist tools for the job.

“Euro Car Parts has long recognised the growth potential in air suspension for independent repairers.

“Alongside offering bespoke repair and replacement training packages for workshops, we are also the first parts supplier to provide Anschler-branded air suspension kits to the UK market.

“Long established as a leading name in aftermarket suspension components, Anschler delivers both high quality and excellent value for money for repairers.

“Anchler’s air suspension unit is unique to Euro Car Parts and can be fitted to more than 90% of the UK car parc.

“Over the next few years, vehicles fitted with air suspension units which were previously under manufacturer warranty will enter the aftermarket.

“With the lifespan of a unit anywhere between six-to-10 years, independent repairers could soon find themselves facing a real upturn in consumer demand for replaced air suspension parts.

“Investing in the requisite stock and training now will ensure they are well placed to meet this demand.”

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