ZF has completely revised its aftermarket portal, adding numerous new functions and enhancing the wealth of technical information available to workshops and product stockists.

The company has recently further optimised the portal in a user-oriented manner and added numerous new functions, with a number of these functions are available to all visitors of the website. For registered users, the depth of information increases. Those who register on the Aftermarket Portal gain access to a personal partner area with an integrated communication platform for the exchange of know-how, data and information with ZF.

Partners of the ZF [pro]Tech workshop concept benefit from full access to the portal and their personal contact: They can view installation instructions and repair information and receive notifications on the service campaigns and recalls of the car manufacturers, for all parts on the vehicle, not just ZF products. This information is the prerequisite for independent workshops to be able to offer inspections and maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and to maintain the vehicle's warranty.

Under the heading "Technical Information", the user can find video instructions for assembly, interesting facts about material or design changes, technical support for the installation and removal of spare parts, product information (for example, occupational safety data sheets or lubricant lists), support for vehicle diagnostics, tips for avoiding product damage and much more. This information is accessible after a free registration.

ZF says its Aftermarket Portal has also become a complete database for all aspects of the workshop business thanks to its many other functions that complement the technology area. These include, for example:

Registration for the partner program ZF [pro]Points  [RPSB1]

Ability to book training courses

Search facility for parts dealers and service partners in the region,

A newsletter, a blog and other information formats,

Shop for marketing products (for ZF [pro]Tech partners)

The new intelligent online catalogue is open to all users. It makes it possible to search by part number or by the vehicle's manufacturer and type plate number. It also includes the EAN number, the OE part number and other comparison numbers, as well as photo and other vehicle applications. Where necessary, the catalogue also provides information on special tools needed for installation. Furthermore, installation instructions can be downloaded for all ZF, Lemförder, Sachs and TRW spare parts.

With its optimised aftermarket portal, ZF has created a digital information platform for daily use by automotive businesses, which is not designed solely for ZF [pro]Tech partners and ZF service partners, but for all automotive businesses.

The site can be viewed at aftermarket.zf.com