The 2-Pedal Opportunity: Be Prepared with Valeo

The move towards automatic, dual-clutch, hybrid and other 2-pedal technologies is changing the way vehicles are driven - and it is also changing the opportunities available to the independent Aftermarket. Around 60-70% of new passenger cars sold in Europe now feature only two pedals, while the European 2-pedal vehicle parc is expected to grow by 44% by 2030.

For garages and motor factors, the message is clear: 2-pedal technology is becoming an increasingly important part of the repair market, and businesses need to be ready for the specialist components and expertise that come with it.

More than just clutch replacement

Valeo is positioning itself to support this changing market with a comprehensive range covering many of the major components found in modern 2-pedal transmissions.

The range includes Dual Dry Clutches (DDC), Dual Wet Clutches (DWC), DMFs, gear shift actuators, electric oil pumps, Dual Concentric Slave Cylinders (DCSC), Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) components and torque converters, supported by specialist tooling and technical training.
Valeo are a key OE player in 2-pedal technologies, with the aim of bringing proven OE technology and expertise into the independent Aftermarket.

Dual Dry Clutch

Dual Dry Clutch technology uses two clutch assemblies to control different groups of gears, allowing rapid and synchronised gear changes without a conventional clutch pedal.

Valeo's DDC offering covers clutch kits, DMFs, FullPACK solutions, actuators, hybrid coupling rotors and specialist tooling.

One of the key workshop benefits is that the Valeo DDC module requires no shims, shortening fitting times and ease of fitment compared to other manufacturers, while the range is supported by dedicated extraction, installation and actuator calibration tools.

Currently, there are more than 600,000 vehicles in the UK and Ireland across key DDC applications, including Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro.

Dual Wet Clutch

For higher-torque applications, wet clutch technology provides greater heat dissipation and torque-handling capability.

Valeo's DWC range includes dual wet clutch kits, remanufactured wet clutch kits, DMFs, pendulum DMFs and DWC + DMF FullPACK solutions.

The range already covers applications including BMW 2 Series, MINI, Mercedes A-Class and Renault Captur, representing more than 350,000 vehicles in the UK and Ireland across the current clutch references.

Valeo's remanufactured DWC is also an important part of the proposition. The product won an Equip Auto Paris 2025 Innovation Award, combining OE performance and quality assurance with a competitive price proposition.

DMFs, actuators and electric oil pumps

The 2-pedal repair opportunity extends well beyond the clutch itself.

Valeo's DMF range covers several major dual-wet-clutch transmission platforms, while its gear shift actuators provide the electromechanical control needed to select gears automatically.

The current actuator range includes a gear shift module for Audi's DL382 dual-clutch transmission, covering more than 375,000 vehicles in the UK and Ireland.

Electric oil pumps are another increasingly important component. They circulate transmission fluid, support lubrication and temperature control, and can operate on demand – including when the engine is stopped in vehicles with start-stop systems.

Valeo currently lists four references covering applications including the BMW i4, Porsche Taycan, Audi Q5 and Audi A4, representing around 390,000 vehicles in the UK.

DCSC: an emerging hybrid opportunity

One of the newer additions to Valeo's 2-Pedal portfolio is the Dual Concentric Slave Cylinder (DCSC).

Unlike a conventional CSC, the DCSC independently operates the two clutch packs within a dual wet clutch transmission.

Valeo's 875065 is an OE component for the VAG DQ400e six-speed wet dual-clutch transmission used in plug-in hybrid applications.

This represents a particularly interesting Aftermarket opportunity as the hybrid parc grows, with applications including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Skoda Superb and Volkswagen Tiguan.

iMT – another form of two-pedal technology

Intelligent Manual Transmission, or iMT, provides another example of how the traditional definition of a manual transmission has changed.

Used by Hyundai and Kia, iMT allows the driver to select gears manually but uses an actuator and electronic control system to operate the clutch without a conventional clutch pedal.

Valeo offers a comprehensive OE range covering clutch kits, CSCs, DMFs, DMF FullPACKs and actuators, with seven references identified as captive to Valeo for Hyundai and Kia applications.

Torque converters

The 2-pedal opportunity is not limited to dual-clutch technology.
Torque converters remain a key component in conventional automatic transmissions, providing smooth power transfer, torque multiplication and vibration damping.

Valeo's current range covers applications including Renault, Nissan, Opel/Vauxhall and Chevrolet, with six additional references due to arrive in Q4 2026.

Valeo also highlights its position as #1 in OEM worldwide for torque converters.

Supporting the repair, not just supplying the part

As 2-pedal systems become more complex, technical support is becoming increasingly important. Valeo's range is supported by fitting instructions, technical service bulletins, fitting videos and hands-on DDC and DWC training, as well as specialist DDC tooling.

For independent workshops, this can provide the additional confidence needed to take on repairs that may previously have been regarded as specialist or dealer-only work.

An opportunity for motor factors and garages

For motor factors, the growing 2-pedal parc creates an opportunity to move beyond conventional clutch sales and offer a broader range of higher-value, technically specialised transmission components.

For garages, it provides the opportunity to develop capability in an area of the Aftermarket that is only likely to become more important as today's 2-pedal vehicles enter the independent repair cycle.

With clutches, DMFs, actuators, electric oil pumps, DCSC, iMT components, torque converters, specialist tooling and technical support available from one OE-focused supplier, Valeo's proposition is designed to help both sides of the Aftermarket prepare for that change.

The independent Aftermarket is increasingly being asked to repair more sophisticated transmissions. The opportunity is to make sure the skills, parts and support are in place before that demand arrives.

The future has two pedals

The shift towards 2-pedal vehicles is already underway, and the Aftermarket opportunity is growing with it.

For motor factors looking to offer their garage customers access to specialist transmission components, and workshops looking to retain more complex repairs in-house, Valeo's 2-Pedal Transmission range provides a broad OE-backed portfolio designed for the changing vehicle parc.

The Aftermarket is moving to two pedals. Valeo is ready to help it repair them.