VARTA adds value with truck battery installation manuals
Energy storage specialist Clarios will promote 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.
As vehicle electrification and energy demands continue to increase, the company says it is expanding both its product portfolio and digital service offering to help workshops and fleet operators work more efficiently and reliably.
“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,” said Clarios.
“Generic, one-size-fits-all instructions quickly reach their limits. The result is installation errors, rework, and unplanned downtime.”
The step-by-step instructions account for different installation situations and vehicle variants, and are visually supported by detailed images and diagrams.
“The introduction of vehicle-specific installation manuals is another example of how we continuously invest in solutions that help our customers succeed,” said 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 the move, VARTA Automotive is also expanding its heavy commercial battery portfolio in time for the trade show, introducing the new A-Type and now offering all common types and sizes in AGM technology.
The VARTA Automotive Installation Manuals were developed in close collaboration with Jaltest by diagnostics technology partner Cojali S.L. to help 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.
Benefits for fleet operators and workshops are said to include reduced downtime and risk of installation errors, increased workshop efficiency and improved cost of ownership.
“Clear, vehicle-specific instructions enable fast and error-free battery replacement – keeping trucks on the road longer,” said Clarios.
“Unlike generic instructions, the manuals account for different vehicle configurations and installation variants – reducing rework and consequential damage…
“Correct installation reduces premature battery failures, breakdowns, and unplanned service visits – lowering operating costs over the entire lifecycle.
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.
