Resilience

The Automotive Aftermarket gathers almost 900.000 companies representing parts producers, parts distributors, data publishers, diagnostic tool manufacturers, independent and authorized repairers and specialised repair networks, remanufacturers, logistics providers, and technical service operators – all contribute to keeping vehicles on the road and Europe mobile. They all form an interconnected supply chain, strengthening Europe’s mobility & autonomy.

This diversified structure is critical in times of disruption. When one supplier, platform, or supply channel faces shortages, capacity constraints, logistics problems, cyber incidents, or geopolitical shocks, other operators of the Aftermarket supply chain provide alternative routes and solutions. This makes the continued mobility of the vehicle parc more resilient and reduces the risk that mobility becomes dependent on a restricted number of market operators.

In this sense, the Aftermarket is not only a competition safeguard; it is a resilience infrastructure for European mobility. It keeps supply options open, supports service continuity, limits dependency risks, and helps ensure that vehicles remain repairable, affordable, and usable throughout their lifetime.