TRW urges industry vigilance as market gears up for September surge

Date: Wednesday 28 August 2024

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With the industry set to experience a seasonal surge in September, TRW, a ZF Aftermarket brand, has issued a warning about the influx of low-quality suspension parts entering the aftermarket. As the market leader in Linkage and Suspension components, TRW is urging workshops and technicians to prioritise quality and safety, particularly as demand increases.

To highlight the importance of quality, TRW recently conducted a series of rigorous endurance tests, revealing the superior performance of its products compared to competitors.

For example, in the Tie Rod Endurance Test, TRW parts successfully passed 1,000,000 cycles without any fracture or cracking.

Similarly, TRW's control arms completed 500,000 cycles without any signs of wear or damage. In contrast, competing products failed to meet the same high standards, particularly in critical areas such as torque performance and ball stud retention.

Mark Hallam, Marketing Manager at ZF Aftermarket, said: "As the aftermarket braces for a busy season, it's essential that workshops remain vigilant about the parts they choose. Inferior components may appear cost-effective initially but can lead to costly and dangerous failures down the line. TRW's commitment to quality and safety ensures that our customers receive products that meet – and often exceed – the highest industry standards."

TRW's comprehensive range of Linkage and Suspension parts is designed to provide unmatched performance and reliability.

In 2024 alone, TRW launched 13 stabilizer links, 12 ball joints, 65 control arms, 20 tie rod ends, and 10 axial tie rods. With 120 additional part numbers in the launch process and another 80 in preparation, TRW continues to expand its coverage, leading the way for European car parc coverage with approximately 82 percent average coverage across product groups.

TRW's in-house production and rigorous testing processes offer the aftermarket industry the reassurance of unparalleled quality and reliability.

Whether it’s ball stud push-out tests or break-away articulation, TRW consistently meets and exceeds international standards, ensuring no compromise on safety, quality, or comfort.

For workshops looking to stay ahead of the curve, TRW also provides ongoing support, including training, guidance and installation instructions, ensuring technicians are fully equipped to handle the increasing complexity of modern vehicles.

For more information on TRW's latest product launches and to explore the full range of Linkage and Suspension components, visit aftermarket.zf.com.

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