Schaeffler is strengthening its presence in the Philippine automotive aftermarket, returning to the Manila Auto Salon for a second consecutive year with a wider range of repair solutions and technical support for different vehicle segments.
Under the theme “Sustaining Motion. Pioneering Future.,” the German motion technology company is showcasing its Vehicle Lifetime Solutions portfolio, which covers passenger cars, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery and two-wheelers.
This year’s presentation puts greater emphasis on motorcycles, reflecting their importance to daily transportation and economic activity in the Philippines. Schaeffler said it is expanding its support for the two-wheeler aftermarket through original equipment (OE)-based repair solutions, technical expertise and training programs for distributors and workshops.
The company aims to help its aftermarket partners address increasingly diverse repair requirements while improving their capabilities to service different types of vehicles.
“We are pleased to return to Manila Auto Salon for the second consecutive year and continue engaging with our customers and partners in the Philippines,” said Jay Durante, country manager of Schaeffler Philippines.
Durante said the company’s Vehicle Lifetime Solutions portfolio combines repair products with original equipment expertise. He added that the increased focus on two-wheelers reflects the importance of motorcycles to the country’s mobility sector, alongside its continued support for other vehicle categories.
Chatchawan Somjeen, vice president of Vehicle Lifetime Solutions for Japan and Southeast Asia, said the Philippine aftermarket presents growth opportunities across several segments, particularly two-wheelers.
He noted that Schaeffler’s role goes beyond supplying replacement parts, with the company also providing technical assistance, training and long-term collaboration to help distributors and workshops improve their services.
Another development highlighted at the event is Schaeffler’s ongoing brand transition for its Vehicle Lifetime Solutions business.
Under the transition, Schaeffler will become the leading product brand across its aftermarket portfolio, giving customers a more consistent brand identity. However, established product names LuK, INA and FAG will remain visible and continue to represent the quality, performance and reliability associated with them. The phased implementation is scheduled to begin with FAG in the second quarter of 2027.
Through its combination of replacement parts, technical support and training, Schaeffler aims to help aftermarket businesses keep vehicles running while preparing for changing technologies and repair requirements.
Its return to the Manila Auto Salon underscores the company’s intention to work more closely with local industry partners as the Philippine vehicle parc becomes increasingly varied and technically complex.
Autocar’s Take
Schaeffler‘s stronger focus on the two-wheeler aftermarket is a welcome development, particularly in a country where motorcycles are an important part of everyday transportation. Replacement parts alone are no longer enough to support an increasingly diverse vehicle population. Workshops also need proper technical knowledge and training to keep up with changing repair requirements.
That makes Schaeffler’s approach worth watching. Its brand transition is another interesting move, although retaining familiar names such as LuK, INA and FAG should help customers maintain confidence. Ultimately, the company’s success will depend on how effectively these solutions reach local distributors, mechanics and vehicle owners.
