![ZF Aftermarket showcases [pro]Tech Start at Automechanika Johannesburg, boosting independent workshop skills and repair efficiency](https://africaautomotivenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Maic-Dressen-1-1-png-e1792820149433.avif "Maic Dressen")
Exhibiting in the MIWA Pavilion at Automechanika Johannesburg from 27-29 October 2026, ZF Aftermarket South Africa is showcasing ZF [pro]Tech Start, its free-to-access workshop support platform designed to help independent workshops improve efficiency, strengthen technical expertise, and stay ahead of rapidly evolving vehicle technologies.
Supporting Independent Workshops with Technical Information
Moreover, the platform offers vehicle-specific installation instructions, technical support and service information. It also provides manufacturer service campaigns, helping workshops complete repairs faster and more accurately.
As vehicle technology advances, workshops face growing demands to service modern drivetrains, ADAS systems, connected vehicles, and electrified platforms. Through ZF [pro]Tech Start, technicians gain access to practical, original equipment (OE)-informed resources covering more than 15,000 vehicle applications, helping them diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles with confidence.
Experience ZF [pro]Tech Start at Automechanika Johannesburg
Visitors can find ZF at stand SP11 in Hall 2 of the MIWA Spannertorque Pavilion at the Gallagher Convention Centre. There, they can explore how ZF [pro]Tech Start connects them to ZF’s wider workshop support network. The platform provides technicians with the knowledge, tools and technical assistance they need to meet the aftermarket’s evolving demands.
Furthermore, the programme reflects ZF Aftermarket’s commitment to supporting workshops across Africa. It promotes vehicle uptime through digital solutions, technical training, diagnostics, and premium product brands.
ZF Aftermarket Emphasises Access to Technical Information
“At ZF Aftermarket, we believe that access to quality technical information is fundamental to workshop success,” says Maic Dressen as Managing Director of ZF Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sub-regional Head for Sub-Saharan Africa and the DomTom regions.
“Our participation in Automechanika Johannesburg provides an ideal opportunity to engage directly with workshop owners and technicians in Africa, one of our key global markets, while demonstrating how ZF [pro]Tech Start can help simplify complex repairs, improve productivity, and prepare businesses for the future of mobility.”
Connecting Workshop Support with Transport Month
Dressen also highlights the significance of providing independent workshops with free technical platforms, like ZF [pro]Tech Start, to directly support vehicle safety, road efficiency, transport reliability and economic development during Transport Month.
“October is Transport Month in South Africa, which serves as a timely reminder of how vital reliable mobility and vehicle uptime are to the economy. The timing of the expo and our solution showcase are a fitting culmination to this annual campaign.”
Furthermore, the showcase reflects ZF Aftermarket’s global commitment to helping workshops adapt to industry changes. It highlights digital services, advanced diagnostics, and ongoing technical training to improve efficiency and maximise vehicle uptime.
Driving Growth and Technical Excellence in the Aftermarket
“Automechanika Johannesburg remains one of the leading platforms for connecting automotive aftermarket professionals, and ZF Aftermarket South Africa looks forward to engaging with visitors throughout the exhibition and demonstrating how ZF [pro]Tech Start can help workshops unlock new opportunities for growth and technical excellence,” concludes Dressen.
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