MAHLE Unveils Digital Repair Shop Platform
The MAHLE Repair Shop Portal and new ArcticPRO service units were introduced at AAPEX 2026 in Las Vegas.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Auto Parts
MAHLE introduced a digital repair shop platform at AAPEX 2026 in Las Vegas, alongside next-generation ArcticPRO air-conditioning service units and expanded filtration and heavy-duty engine parts portfolios. The company is positioning the moves to support technicians and shop owners in an increasingly digital aftermarket.
Why it matters
The aftermarket is becoming increasingly digital, making reliable product information and technical expertise more important for repair professionals. The new tools aim to give technicians and service advisors faster access to training, documentation and support.
ArcticPRO units feature touchscreens up to 10 inches and come in four performance levels supporting R134a and R1234yf refrigerants. MAHLE added more than 90 North American filtration part numbers and introduced 13 heavy-duty engine kits with CLEVITE components.
The players
MAHLE
MAHLE is a global automotive supplier of engine components, thermal management systems and aftermarket parts, including the CLEVITE and CareMetix brands.
The details
The MAHLE Repair Shop Portal offers product information, technical documentation, training courses, webinars and technical support, and includes MAHLE Intelligent Assistant, an AI-powered product search tool, accessible from smartphones, tablets and desktops. The new CareMetix Natural cabin air filter incorporates sheep's wool into its filter medium.
Timeline
• AAPEX 2026 trade show in Las Vegas, where the platform and products were introduced (November 4, 2026).
Tech Race
MAHLE's AI-powered Repair Shop Portal and its MAHLE Intelligent Assistant place the company's aftermarket catalog inside an AI-assisted search tool for technicians. The move reflects suppliers competing to become the primary digital resource for independent repair shops.
Independent repair shops can use the portal to search products, access training and reach technical support from a phone, tablet or desktop. Technicians working on R134a or R1234yf systems will find ArcticPRO units offering touchscreen tutorials across four performance levels.
The takeaway
Repair professionals should look at digital aftermarket tools like the MAHLE Repair Shop Portal as a way to speed up product research and training. Keeping current with supplier documentation can help shops match the right parts and refrigerant systems more efficiently.
Further reading
For more on aftermarket parts suppliers and repair industry developments, explore Auto Parts coverage.
