It was supposed to be the highlight of the year in the independent aftermarket: Automechanika Frankfurt.

Parking without power steering? Almost unimaginable. Hydraulic pumps support the steering system by converting the circular motion of the steering wheel into a linear motion of the wheel. In this way, they make the steering effort and thus driving much easier. The Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE is expanding its MEYLE-KITS portfolio and offers another cost-saving solution for repair work in the workshop in line with the current value of the vehicle: In order to eliminate sources of error during replacement and also to make everyday workshop work more efficient, the MEYLE ORIGINAL hydraulic pumps are now available as a practical MEYLE-KIT containing the appropriate oil.

Electronic assistants are essential for modern vehicles in particular: The number of electronic components and systems is steadily increasing, as the communication between the individual components and systems grows more complex. As a result of the three megatrends of automated driving, energy efficiency and vehicle digitization, the number of assistance systems, comfort packages and electronic systems in the drivetrain and exhaust gas system is climbing steadily, which has also impelled an increase in the number of sensors and control units.