{"id":35779,"date":"2026-05-18T14:53:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/?p=35779"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:53:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:53:03","slug":"valeo-delivers-90pc-transmission-coverage-for-asian-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/index.php\/valeo-delivers-90pc-transmission-coverage-for-asian-vehicles\/35779","title":{"rendered":"Valeo delivers 90pc transmission coverage for Asian vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Valeo Service UK is helping workshops and distributors meet growing demand for Asian vehicle parts by offering a robust transmission portfolio covering up to 90 per cent of the parc.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In 2024-25, Asian manufacturers accounted for 25 per cent of new passenger-car registrations in Europe, reflecting steady growth of around three per year.<\/p>\n<p>For workshops, Valeo says this structural shift brings new expectations in key areas such as transmission systems, where efficiency, smooth operation, and driving comfort are critical to customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VS_VTR_DWC-FP.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79324\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith Asian automotive brands continuing to expand their presence on our roads, independent garages increasingly need parts that deliver OE-level performance and durability,\u201d said Andy Swann, managing director at Valeo Service UK. \u201cOur range ensures that distributors and garages have access to high-quality transmission solutions for the full spectrum of Asian vehicles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a trusted original equipment supplier for more than a century, Valeo has developed long-standing partnerships with major Asian vehicle manufacturers, including Chery, GWM, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, MG, Nissan, Suzuki, and Toyota. 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