VÉNISSIEUX, France—Renault Trucks has opened a new Used Parts Factory here with a dedicated disassembly line for its heavy-duty vehicles sold in Europe.
The new factory will disassemble Renault trucks that have reached their end of life. The major parts pulled by the disassembly plant include the engine, gearbox, cabin, fuel tank, bumpers and wind deflectors. Parts that still have some life left in them will be checked, cleaned, refurbished and labelled for listing and traceability purposes. Like new spare parts, the used spare parts, marketed under the label “Used Parts by Renault Trucks,” will be made available to dealers on the manufacturer’s online spare parts marketplace. These used spare parts will be covered by a manufacturer’s warranty and will be 50 to 60 percent cheaper, on average, than new parts.