Drive! – Corporate blog
E-mobility in the commercial vehicle segment
The number of electric cars on the roads in Germany is increasing significantly. The "combustion engine ban" due to come into force from 2035 will also play a major role in increasing the share of electric cars. Even though the ban on combustion engines will not...
Oct
Measuring technology for all aspects of vehicles and commercial vehicles
Technology + ProductsWho doesn't need them - the many small measuring devices for electronic troubleshooting. Our Elparts range offers a wide variety of products for workshops in this field, so everyone is sure to find the right solution. But why is measuring technology so important for...
Oct
LED, laser and matrix headlights: Good advice is expensive if a fault occurs
Industry + MoreLED headlights have become increasingly popular in recent years and are now found in many modern vehicles. But what happens if these headlights have a fault? LED headlights use light emitting diodes to generate light that is similar to natural daylight. White LEDs...
Sep
Inductive charging: Wireless technology could revolutionize charging of electric cars
Industry + MoreInductive charging is a technology that has the potential to fundamentally change the charging of electric vehicles. Instead of connecting a charging cable to the car, this technology enables wireless charging using electromagnetic fields. This provides users with...
Aug
An award-winning partnership – Herth+Buss receives the AUTEL Rising Star Award
Industry + MoreSince 2022, we have had a partnership with AUTEL Europe GmbH & Co. KG and are an official premium partner for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). With AUTEL Automotive Intelligence - Europe, we have finally found the right partner to continue to...
Jul
The average repair costs exceed the 600 euro mark
Industry + MoreThe cost of car repairs has been increasing for years. The average costs have now broken through the 600 euro mark for the first time. There are many different reasons behind this development. One factor is the increasing complexity of the technology in modern...
Jul
The future of the car experience: How AI is changing the vehicle interior
Industry + MoreNot so long ago, automotive development was shaped largely by what was technically possible. In recent decades, however, the focus is shifting more and more to people. Car interiors in particular - and this is a development we have been seeing for a number of years -...
Jun
Get your place now! – Our racing experience is moving into the next round
Industry + MoreIt's been almost a year since we held our first race experience day at the Hockenheimring. A day full of car talk, adrenaline and motorsport, which we definitely have to repeat. That's what the second round of our experience day is all about this September! But some...
Jun
Court ruling on the use of mobile diagnostic devices on the road: What vehicle experts and workshop owners now need to know
Industry + MoreA recent court ruling has made it clear: Section 23 of the German Road Traffic Act, the so-called "mobile phone paragraph", also applies to mobile reading devices. What drivers, vehicle experts and workshop owners now need to know. Section 23 of the German Road...
May
Manufacturer data monopoly: Will brand workshops soon be the only businesses that can repair vehicles?
Industry + MoreThe topic is almost as old as the data itself: Criticism of the data monopoly held by manufacturers in the automotive industry. Suppliers, associations and the TÜV and ADAC all fear that manufacturers will be able to secure exclusive access to vehicle data in the long...
Feb
Despite inflation: Germans are still paying attention to product quality
Industry + More | UncategorizedYou just have to go to the supermarket on the corner to be reminded every day that everything is getting more expensive. However, while it's true that consumers are paying more attention to price in supermarkets, things are extremely different in other areas. Why is...
Jan
Head and working lights with patented snow melting technology
Technology + ProductsIn this tutorial, our workshop buddies show you how to use our innovative worklights and headlights with patented Snow Melt technology. Cold, wet, ice and snow - winter in particular places the highest demands on vehicles. Reliable vehicle lighting is a prerequisite...
Jan
Why do electric cars actually need a 12-volt battery?
Industry + MoreA look at the breakdown statistics of the ADAC reveals a - supposed - surprise. For example, the figures from 2021: Here, the most common breakdown cause for electric cars was the 12-volt starter battery, just like with the combustion engine. A delicate 12-volt energy...
Aug
Current value-based repair and what clutch parts have to do with this
Technology + ProductsOver time, the value of vehicles decreases considerably. It doesn’t initially matter here whether the car has had an accident or not. High-quality spare parts (also clutch parts) from third-party suppliers enable cheaper repairs. It’s worth talking to an independent...
Jul
Cardata@once – a functional industry solution
Industry + MoreLast year, we reported on our collaboration with Carmunication. Now there is news about our cooperation with the non-profit association: cardata@once. Carmunication’s commitment and our collaboration with the association gave rise to the idea of our own...
Jul
No helicopter needed: 5 tips for a safe way to school
Industry + MoreI can still remember the summer of 2016. Our darling daughter was just about to start school and I was faced with the question of how to let her go – something which is a very important event for parents everywhere. First and foremost, we were concerned with how we...
Jul
RepSolutions and everything that goes with it
Technology + ProductsThe RepSolutions catalogue was first printed some two years ago. Countless copies have meanwhile found their way into the hands of wholesalers and workshops. It's now a good time to take a closer look at the term RepSolutions and to make it clearer for everyone who...
Jun
Buddy BBQ – A whole new way to use Herth+Buss tools
Technology + ProductsAt long last – barbecue time is here again! And even though the weather doesn't always cooperate, we can't wait to get started. Around 95% of all Germans like to have a barbecue in summer, and almost 90% of them even have their own equipment. We at...
Jun
Brake calipers with electric park brakes – What to bear in mind during replacement
Technology + ProductsOur range of products has contained brake calipers right from the very beginning, and we’ve always appreciated the importance of these safety-relevant brake components. Brake calliper brackets are an essential part of the brake system and accommodate the...
Jun
Brake service: safety first!
Technology + ProductsGetting from 100 down to 0 needs to be quicker than going from 0 to 100! The brake system is extremely complex. Nowadays, ever more brake components need to be checked and tested in order to keep driving as safe as possible. Correct brake servicing is...
May
Off on a holiday road trip? Three alternatives to your own car!
Industry + MoreYou have to take your own car when you head off on holiday, don’t you? After all, the car is still the most popular mode of transportation: around two thirds of holidaymakers in Germany prefer to drive away on holiday. Does that mean that it has to be your own car,...
May
The fascination of Oldtimer and Youngtimer classic cars
Industry + MoreWhile modern cars now have a whole lot of electronic devices on board to aid the driver and, admittedly, ensure greater safety on the road, owners of Old- and Youngtimers can still experience pure, unadulterated enjoyment in driving. Many automobile fans get their...
Apr
Insights into product management – First-to-Market
Technology + ProductsInsights into product management – First-to-Market When it is a question of First-to-Market (FtM), the first step is invariably our Research+Development department (R+D). To make sure we’re always able to offer the most common spare parts for brand-new vehicles right...
Apr
Car theft: Thieves love luxury marques
Industry + MoreCar theft: Thieves love luxury marques There is no let-up to the SUV trend in Germany, nor does it exclude high-end models, which are especially popular with the car thieves. The numbers here are staggering – According to the statistics, in Germany a car...
Mar
LogiMAT 2019 – Intelligent-Efficient-Innovative
Technology + ProductsThis year’s LogiMAT – the International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management – took place in Stuttgart once again. LogiMAT gives visitors a comprehensive market overview of everything connected to the intralogistics industry. It...