The opportunity in replacement turbos
Over the last decade, turbocharged engines have become standard across combustion engine vehicles. According to Nissens, this trend has increased the demand for replacement turbos, creating opportunities for both workshops carrying out repairs and you supplying the components.
Nissens offers a range of turbos designed to meet these requirements, covering passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and trucks. The range includes current technologies, such as wastegate and variable geometry turbos with pneumatic or electric actuation, now covering close to 70% of the European vehicle parc.
Testing and quality control
All turbos undergo extensive testing and quality control; Nissens assures that each unit meets or exceeds OE specifications. Compliance with application-specific standards means that fuel economy and emissions performance are maintained. Complementary components, such as oil feed pipes, are also available to support complete turbo replacements.
Designed as first-fit solutions, Nissens turbos include all the components required for efficient installation. Each unit is produced to its standards, using high-grade stainless steel for heat, stress and corrosion resistance. Many units incorporate electronic actuators supplied by OE electrical component manufacturers. Variable geometry turbos provide improved torque at low engine speeds, faster response, overboost protection, and benefits in emissions and fuel economy.
New auditions meeting demand
Recent additions to the range include six diesel turbos and one petrol turbo. Diesel applications cover VAG vehicles, such as the Audi A1, A4, A5, A6, Q5, Seat Ibiza, Škoda Fabia, VW Polo, as well as Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom, and VW Crafter and Transporter. The petrol turbo caters for Vauxhall models including Astra, Corsa, Insignia and Mokka.
In the UK specifically, the top 10 turbos in terms of vehicles in operation include models such as the Citroën C3 and C4, Renault Megane, Ford Focus, VW Polo and Golf and Peugeot 3008. Newly relevant additions include BMW X1 and X3, Ford Transit, Fiat 500X, Hyundai H1, Mazda CX-5, Renault Master, Seat Ibiza and Volvo XC90.
Nissens’ turbo range now includes over 470 part numbers, covering almost 4,500 OE references and nearly 70% of the UK vehicle parc. The accompanying oil feed pipe range comprises more than 300 part numbers, covering 650 OE references and over half of the same vehicle parc.
Packaging and technical support complete offering
Packaging is designed to protect components during storage and delivery, with sturdy resealable cardboard boxes incorporating protective inlays and fillers. All turbos are supplied as completely new products, removing the need for returning old cores or paying additional fees.
Technical support is available, including online training, installation guidance, best practice advice and instructional videos.
Ultimately, Nissens believes its turbo range offers a combination of vehicle coverage, fully new first-fit products and complementary components – like oil feed pipes – simplifying stock management and order fulfilment.
Durable packaging helps ensure products arrive safely, while technical support and training resources give workshop customers confidence. Together, Nissens is hopeful these features allow you to provide your customers with a dependable solution.
