Stellantis is expanding the range of locally remanufactured service parts available across its dealerships and service points in Brazil. The Sustainera range of parts expands from five product lines to eight and now includes turbochargers, steering racks, automatic gearboxes, starters, alternators, air conditioning compressors, rear differentials and transfer cases.

The service parts are being made available for all Stellantis vehicles sold in Brazil and the carmaker said they are remanufactured to OEM specifications, guaranteeing the same performance and warranty as genuine Mopar parts, while providing affordable vehicle maintenance options.

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Stellantis is expanding the range of remanufactured parts it is locally producing and distributing in Brazil

According to a spokesperson for Stellantis in South America, the parts are remanufactured in Brazil and Stellantis has developed a local supply base, identifying partners to do the work on its behalf while it homologates process and quality.

The carmaker said it would enlarge the range to 13 by the end of this year with more than 180 components, including diesel engines, high-pressure pumps, injector nozzles, alloy wheels, and electronics. The full range of Sustainera remanufactured parts covers more than 12,000 part numbers across 38 product lines, including electric vehicle batteries.

“The parts are stored in one of our warehouse in Betim, Minas Gerais, from where we distribute them to the dealers,” said Stellantis’ spokesperson. “In case of DPK, the first stage of our plan is to distribute the parts to Campinas, São Paulo and then expand to other warehouses run by DPK in Brazil.”

As well as at the 1,200 dealerships Stellantis has in Brazil, consumers can buy Sustainera products online at the official store on Mercado Livre and through DPK, a specialised automotive parts distributor, which has 18 warehouses across the country and is part of the DPaschoal Group in Brazil, which was recently acquired by Stellantis.

According to Paulo Solti, vice-president of parts and services for Stellantis South America, a remanufactured part is approximately 20% cheaper than a new part, and is a more sustainable option, using up to 80% less raw material and up to 40% non-emitted CO2 in the remanufacturing process. “This results in lower resource demand and optimised production processes, significantly reducing CO2 emissions,” said Solti.

Stellantis launched the Sustainera range in 2022 and last year it opened its Sustainera Circular Economy Hub at its Mirafiori plant complex in Turin, Italy. The hub remanufactures parts and recycles the materials collected during the process, as well as from end-of-life vehicle dismantling. It operates according to Stellantis’ 4R Strategy to remanufacture, repair, reuse and recycle. The aim is to extend product lifespan and reduce waste by returning material into the production loop for new vehicles and products. The strategy also supports Stellantis’ goal to become a carbon-neutral company by 2038.

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