Trusted to deliver.

Whether it’s in the workshop, on the road, behind the scenes, or on the racetrack, trust in the people and products around them – and in their own experience and judgement – is what gives professionals and their teams the confidence and clarity they need to perform at their best and deliver, every day.

This very special collection of films has been created to celebrate 85 years of trust between MANN-FILTER and our global community of partners and customers. Because when your reputation depends on every job being as good as the last, a trusted relationship is everything.

Here our partners and customers share what trust means to them, how it's earned and why they believe it matters.

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Mercedes-AMG Team MANN-FILTER | 2026 DTM | Germany

Jules Gounon | Racing Driver

Jules Gounon competes at the very highest level of international motorsport as driver of the No. 48 Mercedes-AMG Team MANN-FILTER in the DTM Championship. Racing at speeds of more than 300 km/h demands absolute confidence in the people around him. In this story, Jules reflects on how trust in his team gives him the confidence to deliver performance on the track.

Puya Autoservice | Workshop | Germany

Puya Yousefi | Managing Director

Puya Yousefi is owner and Master Mechanic at Autoservice Sinzig, an independent workshop that treats every customer honestly and fairly, delivering dependable service that keeps people coming back. Looking after around 2,000 regular customers, he believes trust is the most important part of any relationship. In this story, Puya explains why treating every customer as you would want to be treated is the foundation of trust.

CATI | Distributor | Italy

Riccardo Mastrizzi | Product Marketing

Riccardo Mastrizzi is Product Marketing Manager at CATI, one of Italy's leading automotive aftermarket distributors. Working across a nationwide network of warehouses, he sees every day how long-term partnerships are built by consistently delivering on commitments to colleagues, suppliers and customers alike. In this story, Riccardo explains why reputation still matters in a fast-moving industry.

KFZ-Welt Colak | Workshop | Germany

Mahmut Colak | Managing Director

Mahmut Colak is owner of  KFZ-Welt Colak, a family-run workshop where trust is built through openness, honesty and care. From inviting customers into the workshop to explaining every repair, Mahmut’s transparent approach to business delivers confidence that lasts long after the job is done. In this story, he shares how trust has become the foundation of his business.

Niort Frères | Workshop and Distributor | France

Jean-François Niort | Managing Director

Jean-François Niort is President of the Niort Frères family group, a business that has supported the automotive aftermarket for generations. Leading in an industry where expectations are constantly rising, he believes trust is never given automatically. It is earned over time by consistently delivering for customers, supporting them through change and standing by them when it matters.

Duessegi | Publishing Company | Italy

Piergiuseppe Sanguanini | Head of Sales

Piergiuseppe Sanguanini has spent more than 40 years helping shape the Italian automotive aftermarket. Working with suppliers, distributors and workshops across the country, he believes trust is built through the delivery of knowledge and reliability and forming strong human relationships. In this story, he shares why businesses that invest in people will always be better equipped to adapt to change. 

Dasir | Distributor | France

Pascale Lefeuvre | Managing Director

Pascale Lefeuvre is Managing Director of Dasir, a family-owned automotive parts distributor that has been serving customers for nearly 70 years. Leading a business built on long-standing relationships, she believes trust comes from being dependable, responsive and always delivering on your promises. In this story, Pascale shares how those values continue to guide the company today.

FRICKE Group | Distributor | Germany

Adrian Fricke | Head of Sales

Adrian Fricke is Head of Sales at the FRICKE Group, helping lead one of Europe's largest agricultural and industrial spare parts businesses. Supporting around 50,000 customers across Europe and North America, he believes trust is built by empowering people to solve problem and make decisions. In this way, Adrian's team is trusted to deliver fast, practical solutions for customers every day.

Kursch Kurtscheld Racing | Truck Grand Prix Racing Team | Germany

Stefan Kursch | Racing Driver

Stefan Kursch is driver and co-founder of Kurzscheld Racing, an amateur motorsport team built around family, friends and a shared passion for racing. Competing at one of the world's toughest circuits, he knows success depends on far more than the person behind the wheel. In this story, Stefan reflects on how complete trust across the team enables everyone to deliver their part.

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