Since 2019, Schaeffler has been collaborating with Inter Cars in the Young Car Mechanic contest, preparing interesting tasks for young mechanics fascinated by the automotive industry. At both the national and international finals, the brand makes every effort to deliver the highest possible level of knowledge and practical skills, which will be important tools in the hands of young automotive students in the future.
Schaeffler Group – Pioneers in Vehicle Movement
For over 75 years, the Schaeffler Group has been driving groundbreaking inventions and developments in the automotive industry. With innovative technologies, products, and services in the fields of electromobility, efficient drives, chassis solutions, and renewable energy sources, the company is a reliable partner in making mobility more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable throughout the vehicle's lifecycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services in the mobility ecosystem with eight product families: from bearing solutions and all kinds of linear guide systems to a complete range of steering rods, stabilizers, control arms, and clutches, as well as repair and monitoring services. With approximately 120,000 employees and over 250 locations in 55 countries, Schaeffler is one of the largest family-owned companies in the world and one of the most innovative companies in Germany.
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Schaeffler Know-How and the Young Car Mechanic Contest
Each year, the company raises the bar by presenting increasingly technologically advanced tasks related to the replacement or adjustment of components and modules from Schaeffler's range.
Despite the complex and quite demanding content, Schaeffler's tasks are characterized by a simple principle – the ability to read with understanding and perform all contest activities according to the attached instructions. Even the best mechanic cannot remember all the data and work sequences, so the work of a good workshop includes the ability to use instructions and service data.
During the six editions of the Young Car Mechanic contest, many young mechanics with very diverse skills in using instructions have passed through Schaeffler's station, which translated into final results and contest rankings. Schaeffler acknowledges that the training level of the Young Car Mechanic contest participants is clearly increasing year by year.
To emphasize the complexity of Schaeffler's contest tasks, it is enough to recall that in 2024, during the national finals, the task was to replace a 2CT dual clutch in a VW group's 0AM gearbox known as DSG, and at the international finals in Vilnius, Lithuania, the task was to replace 3 chains in the timing drive area of a 1.8 TSI engine from the VW group. Despite such complex tasks, many participants managed to complete them fully, and only time differences allowed for the selection of the winner.
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Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions – Intelligent Solutions for Complex Repairs
The Vehicle Lifetime Solutions division provides components and integrated repair solutions for the automotive market worldwide. With a comprehensive understanding of systems and versatile services, Schaeffler supports workshops in complex repairs, while helping to extend the life of vehicles.
Schaeffler is a system specialist in transmissions, engines, and chassis. It provides specialized solutions tailored to the needs of car services. Under the three brands LuK, INA, and FAG, it offers clutch and release systems, solutions for drive units, transmissions, as well as suspension systems. All components are tuned for perfect cooperation, allowing for quick and professional replacement of worn-out parts.