Continental adding wheel bearing, suspension and steering products
Continental is known for its OEM expertise, but it also serves the aftermarket with a wide variety of products. The company is now expanding its range for mechanics by adding new product groups from the wheel bearing, suspension and steering categories.
The result, says Continental, is an even broader selection of extremely reliable, future-focused products from a single source. Wheel bearings are now available, with suspension and steering components following in stages.
Wheel bearings
Starting this September, Continental is offering motor factors and workshops the full spectrum of wheel bearing types: from the classic ball bearing to a pre-assembled wheel hub bearing unit with ABS pulse rings and sensors. The range also includes models for electric vehicles, whose greater weight and much higher torque call for specially engineered wheel bearings capable of reliably absorbing huge axial and radial forces.
“With today’s increasingly electrified vehicle fleet, it is vital that mechanics and, above all, drivers can rely on these crucial components more than ever,” said Rolf Sudmann, head of Automotive Aftermarket in the ContiTech group sector. “This is why we decided to add this product group to our range – so that workshops can benefit from trusted Continental quality in this area too.”
According to Continental, the wheel bearings are manufactured to OEM standards from exceptionally robust high-performance steel. They offer an optimum fit, together with a long lifespan thanks to the use of high-quality lubricating grease. The initial product range is intelligently structured and will be gradually expanded. At present, it comprises 163 different models that allow workshops to cater to the repair requirements of 73 per cent of Europe’s current vehicle fleet.
“The uncompromising quality we deliver allows us to offer registered workshops a five-year guarantee – something no other manufacturer can match. A host of practical services are also available, including free installation instructions and service videos. Plus, all relevant product information can be accessed using the handy article search function in the Product Information Center (PIC),” Sudmann added.
Suspension and steering components coming
“We are seeking to capitalise on our specialist expertise in the field of high-quality elastomer products and rubber/metal bonds to strengthen and build on our status as a premium partner in the automotive aftermarket,” explained Sudmann.
“We will therefore be adding further high-quality suspension parts to our portfolio before the end of 2024. These will be followed by steering components in 2025. This expansion of the range is another logical step for us toward a one-stop shop offering an extensive overall product portfolio for the aftermarket.”
