DETTINGEN, ERMS and FRANKFURT AM MAIN - September 8, 2026 - As vehicle technology advances, the demand for specialist expertise and technical support in the automotive repair industry is growing. Elring, the original equipment quality brand, is responding by unveiling enhancements to its Elring Garage platform at Automechanika 2026. The platform, which serves as a central hub for specialist information, training, and technical support, is being expanded to help auto workshops and trade partners navigate the evolving mobility landscape.
Under the banner “Preferred Partner. Original Quality. Expert Service.,” Elring aims to support repair shops with a comprehensive range of products, technical services, and knowledge-sharing resources. The company’s guiding message, “We maintain mobility,” underscores its commitment to providing high-quality sealing solutions and extensive OE expertise. Elring Garage offers training, technical support, and direct access to specialist knowledge, enabling repair shops to work confidently with new technologies, streamline repair processes, and strengthen their long-term competitiveness.
“As a trusted partner to repair shops and distributors, we aim to provide far more than high-quality replacement parts. Building on our broad product portfolio, technical services, and Elring Garage, we help workshop professionals successfully navigate the challenges of a changing mobility landscape. Shaping the future of mobility together with our customers is a key pillar of our SHAPE30 Group strategy,” says Dirk Willers, ElringKlinger’s Chief Sales Officer (CSO), whose responsibilities include the Aftermarket business for the “Elring - Das Original” brand.
Elring Garage brings together technical information, services, training courses, webinars, TechTalks, digital learning resources, and practical videos on a single platform. Developed in response to strong demand for greater technical support and hands-on knowledge, the platform helps repair shops handle diagnostic, maintenance, and repair work efficiently while continually expanding their capabilities. The enhanced platform gives workshop professionals quick access to relevant technical information, application guidance, and practical support, helping them complete repairs more quickly and safely.
The platform is also evolving into an international network for workshop professionals, engine specialists, and automotive technology enthusiasts. Digital and face-to-face formats allow participants to connect with peers worldwide, share knowledge, and gain practical experience. The portfolio includes technical articles, service information, exploded-view drawings, the Elring Academy, hands-on training, webinars, TechTalks, roadshows, a service hotline, the Sealant Advisor, and various community opportunities.
One highlight is the new English-language video podcast “Elring Garage FM - Facts & Myths,” which features technical trainers and product experts discussing engine technology and workshop practice. The podcast explains underlying technical principles, assesses industry trends, and distinguishes facts from myths, offering in-depth insights to a global audience.
“High-quality repairs depend on having the right products and the necessary technical knowledge. Elring Garage brings together technical expertise, professional development, and international knowledge-sharing to support workshops as they adapt to technological change,” says Georges Mourad, Vice President Aftermarket at ElringKlinger AG.
In addition to Elring Garage, Elring is showcasing product innovations at Automechanika, including new components for engine and transmission applications such as oil pans, valve covers, oil filter housings, oil separators, and specialist tools. The range also includes cylinder-head gaskets designed for use after cylinder head or engine block machining, ensuring reliable seals post-repair. Elring is expanding its portfolio for alternative powertrains with gaskets for electric drive units (EDUs), shaft seals for electric drives, and solutions for battery, inverter, and high-voltage applications.
Elring is also strengthening its LiqRep portfolio, which offers economical, sustainable repair solutions for plastic and metal components, supporting resource-efficient repairs and cost reduction.
Elring will be present at Automechanika 2026 in Hall 4.0, Booth C12. For more information, visit the official release at NewMediaWire.
