VARTA Automotive Reinforces Its Commitment to Heavy Commercial Vehicle Service with New Installation Manuals

Hanover, Germany - 4. August 2026 - Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage energy storage solutions, is presenting a new service offering for the Independent Aftermarket (IAM) under its VARTA Automotive brand at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026: vehicle-specific installation manuals for batteries in heavy commercial vehicles, available immediately in the VARTA Partner Portal.

The launch underlines Clarios' continued investment in the VARTA Automotive brand, its aftermarket network and customer services across EMEA. As vehicle electrification and energy demands continue to increase, Clarios is expanding both its product portfolio and digital service offering to help workshops and fleet operators work more efficiently and reliably.

Extended Offering in the Aftermarket

When replacing batteries in heavy commercial vehicles, workshops and fleet operators regularly face a major challenge: installation situations and vehicle configurations are complex and highly variable - generic, one-size-fits-all instructions quickly reach their limits. The result is installation errors, rework, and unplanned downtime.

VARTA Automotive is responding to this market gap as one of the first product brands in the IAM to offer professional, vehicle-specific battery installation manuals for heavy commercial vehicles - consistently extending the proven concept of passenger car installation guides. The step-by-step instructions account for different installation situations and vehicle variants and are visually supported by detailed images and diagrams - clear and easy to understand.

"The introduction of vehicle-specific installation manuals is another example of how we continuously invest in solutions that help our customers succeed," explains Theres Gosztonyi, Vice President Aftermarket EMEA at Clarios. "As the global technology leader in low-voltage energy storage, we support our partners, workshops, distributors and fleets with premium batteries, technical expertise and digital services that help them succeed in their every day."

To complement this, VARTA Automotive is also completing its heavy commercial battery portfolio just in time for the trade show, introducing the new A-Type and now offering all common types and sizes in AGM technology.

OEM Quality through Strong Technology Partnership with Jaltest by Cojali S.L.

The VARTA Automotive Installation Manuals were developed in close collaboration with Jaltest by Cojali S.L., one of the leading OEM-focused technology partners for diagnostic systems in the heavy commercial sector. This partnership helps ensure that the manuals meet OEM standards, account for modern vehicle electronics, and are regularly updated.

The manuals currently cover a substantial portion of the commercial vehicle fleet, based on available vehicle-battery mappings - with continuous expansion planned.

Tangible Added Value for Fleets and Workshops

The VARTA Automotive Installation Manuals for heavy commercial vehicles offer fleet operators and workshops measurable benefits throughout the entire battery replacement process:

• Less downtime, more availability: Clear, vehicle-specific instructions enable fast and error-free battery replacement - keeping trucks on the road longer.
• Reduced risk of installation errors: Unlike generic instructions, the manuals account for different vehicle configurations and installation variants - reducing rework and consequential damage.
• Increased workshop efficiency: The visual, easy-to-understand structure supports efficient work.
• Improved total cost of ownership: Correct installation reduces premature battery failures, breakdowns, and unplanned service visits - lowering operating costs over the entire lifecycle.

The VARTA Automotive Installation Manuals for heavy commercial vehicles are available immediately and will be continuously expanded to include additional vehicle models and variants. Interested parties can find further information at the VARTA Automotive booth at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Hall 4.1, Booth E10, and via the VARTA Partner Portal.

About Clarios

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility and owner of the Varta brand in the automotive sector. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives.

We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus - advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network.

For more information please contact:

Claudia Bölter
Director Communications EMEA Clarios
Phone: (+49) 173 6598442
E-mail: claudia.boelter@clarios.com

Karolin Rau
Burson GmbH
Phone: (+49) 173 664 0032
E-mail: clarios@bursonglobal.com