TecCom Returns
Simplify your returns and claims management
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Transform your returns and warranty processes into a fully connected digital experience. TecCom Returns brings manufacturers, distributors, and workshops together through standardised workflows in one connected environment. Linked directly to TecCom Order transactions, it enables faster claim handling, greater transparency, and seamless communication across the aftermarket value chain.
What you get
TecCom Returns helps manufacturers and other claim receivers to simplify warranty and returns management across the independent automotive aftermarket. Handling return and warranty claims manually is often slow, inconsistent, and resource intensive. Information arrives through different channels and processes vary by customer. Limited visibility can delay decisions, increase effort, and reduce customer satisfaction.
A standardised digital workflow replaces this complexity by allowing claims to be received, reviewed, and processed end-to-end in one system. Claims are captured in the TecCom platform and linked directly to the original order, together with relevant order information, attachments, and status updates. This makes it easier to investigate cases and respond quickly. Customisable workflows, real-time communication, and integration with internal systems bring greater automation and control.
As a claim receiver, you benefit from reduced process costs, faster response times, and a smoother customer experience while efficiently scaling returns management.
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TecCom Returns gives manufacturers and other claim receivers the tools to manage return and warranty claims efficiently while maintaining clear communication with customers.
Order-linked claim handling – Claims are directly connected to the original order in TecCom Order, providing immediate access to relevant transaction data.
Standardised claim submission – Receive claims in a consistent digital format with all required information and attachments.
Centralised claim management – Process and monitor all claims on one platform. This improves transparency and operational control.
Configurable workflows – Define company-specific rules, approval steps, and response processes to handle different claim types efficiently.
Status tracking and communication – Share claim status updates and communicate directly with claim senders to accelerate resolution.
Flexible integration options allow TecCom Returns to connect with internal ERP or service systems, improving claims processing across your organisation.
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TecCom Returns digitises the entire return and warranty claim process and connects it directly to the original order transaction in TecCom Order.
1. Claim submission : Distributors, wholesalers, or workshops submit claims through the TecCom online portal. As the claim is linked to the original order, key transaction data is already available, ensuring that claims are complete and easy to verify.
2. Claim processing : Claims are routed automatically according to predefined workflows and business rules. As a claim receiver, you can review the case, request additional information, approve or reject claims, and communicate directly with the sender.
3. Resolution and transparency : Claim status and decisions are visible to all parties in real time. This transparency reduces delays, improves coordination with partners, and helps you process cases more efficiently.
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Thousands of claim senders and receivers are already connected through TecCom Returns, while the number of processed warranty and returns claims continues to grow each year as more aftermarket companies digitise their workflows. The platform helps manufacturers to standardise communication with trading partners and manage claims efficiently across the network.
Leading aftermarket manufacturers user TecCom Returns to streamline complex global returns processes.
MAHLE consolidated different regional claim systems into one standardised solution using the TecCom platform. This created greater transparency and consistency in their worldwide claim handling.
TMD Friction digitised previously manual claim communication with its customers. This brought faster processing and more efficient collaboration with distributors and wholesalers.
“TecCom Returns allows us to handle claims in a standardised way across markets and improve transparency for all partners.” MAHLE → Read the success story
“By digitising our returns processes, we significantly improved efficiency and collaboration with our customers.” TMD Friction → Read the success story
What you get
TecCom Returns helps distributors and wholesalers to simplify the way they submit and manage return and warranty claims across the independent automotive aftermarket. Handling claims manually often involves emails, phone calls, and different supplier portals, making the process slow, inconsistent, and difficult to track.
With TecCom Returns, claims are submitted digitally through a standardised workflow and are directly linked to the original order in TecCom Order. This ensures that the relevant order information is already available, reducing manual data entry and helping claims reach the right manufacturer quickly.
The platform also provides full transparency on claim status and communication with suppliers throughout the process. This allows you to resolve issues faster, reduce administrative effort, and keep workshop customers informed. The result is a more efficient returns process, improved collaboration with suppliers, and better service for your downstream customers. TecCom Returns is free of charge for claim senders.
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As a distributor or wholesaler, TecCom Returns provides you with a structured and efficient way to manage returns and warranty claims with suppliers.
Standardised claim submission – Submit claims in a consistent digital format, including all required information and supporting documents.
Order-linked claims – Claims are directly connected to the original order in TecCom Order, ensuring accurate data and reducing manual entry.
Centralised claim management – Track and manage all claims across suppliers in one platform instead of multiple communication channels.
Status visibility and communication – Monitor claim progress in real time and communicate directly with suppliers to speed up resolution.
Configurable processes – Support different supplier requirements and claim types through structured workflows and standardised communication.
This helps you to reduce administrative effort, improve transparency, and resolve claims more efficiently across your supplier network.
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TecCom Returns connects distributors and wholesalers with manufacturers through a standardised digital process for handling return and warranty claims.
1. Claim submission – When a return or warranty issue occurs, you can create a claim free of charge directly in TecCom Returns. As the claim is linked to the original order in TecCom Order, the relevant transaction data is already available, reducing manual entry and ensuring accuracy.
2. Claim processing – The claim is automatically routed to the responsible manufacturer according to predefined workflows. You can add supporting documents, communicate directly with the supplier, and provide additional information if required.
3. Resolution and transparency – Claim status updates and decisions are visible in the platform, allowing you to track progress and keep workshop customers informed throughout the process.
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Thousands of claim senders and receivers are already connected through TecCom Returns, while the number of processed warranty and return claims continues to grow each year as more aftermarket companies digitise their workflows. Manufacturers across the TecCom network are increasingly standardising their claim handling by using the platform.
Leading suppliers such as MAHLE and TMD Friction use TecCom Returns to simplify collaboration with their aftermarket partners.
MAHLE consolidated different regional claim systems into one standardised solution using the TecCom platform. This brought greater transparency and consistency in MAHLE's worldwide claim handling.
TMD Friction digitised previously manual claim communication with its customers. This resulted in faster processing and more efficient collaboration with distributors and wholesalers.
“TecCom Returns allows us to handle claims in a standardised way across markets and improve transparency for all partners.” MAHLE → Read the success story
“By digitising our returns processes, we significantly improved efficiency and collaboration with our customers.” TMD Friction → Read the success story
What you get
TecCom Returns helps e-commerce platforms, webshops, and marketplaces manage return and warranty claims with suppliers in a structured and scalable way across the independent automotive aftermarket. Handling returns from online orders can quickly become complex, especially when products come from multiple suppliers with different claim processes and communication channels. Manual coordination, missing order references, and limited status visibility can slow down resolution and affect the customer experience.
Through integration with the TecCom network, your platform connects directly to a standardised digital returns process used by suppliers across the aftermarket. Claims can be linked to the original order in TecCom Order, ensuring that relevant transaction data is already available when a returns or warranty case is submitted.
As a result, you can automate claim submission, improve transparency, and resolve returns faster while providing a reliable and efficient experience for your online customers. TecCom Returns is free of charge for claim senders.
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When integrated with your e-commerce platform or marketplace, TecCom Returns provides a structured and scalable way to manage returns and warranty claims across multiple suppliers.
Standardised claim submission – Submit return and warranty claims to suppliers through one consistent digital process, including all required information and attachments.
Order-linked claims – Claims are connected directly to the original order in TecCom Order. This ensures accurate transaction data and reduces manual entry.
Multi-supplier claim handling – Manage claims across many connected manufacturers through one platform instead of coordinating separate processes.
Status transparency – Track claim progress and decisions in real time to keep your operations and customers informed.
Platform integration – Integrate TecCom Returns with your e-commerce system to automate claim handling and streamline communication with suppliers.
This enables faster claim resolution and reduces operational effort. The result is a reliable post-sale experience for your online customers.
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TecCom Returns connects your e-commerce platform or marketplace with a standardised network for managing returns and warranty claims across suppliers.
1. Claim submission – When a customer reports a returns or warranty issue, the claim can be created directly through your platform, free of charge for claim senders, and transmitted to TecCom Returns. Because the claim is linked to the original order in TecCom Order, the relevant transaction data is already available, ensuring accurate and complete claim information.
2. Claim processing – The claim is automatically routed to the responsible supplier according to predefined workflows. Supporting documents, images, and additional information can be shared digitally to speed up evaluation.
3. Resolution and transparency – Claim status updates and decisions are available in one central location, helping you track progress and keep customers informed throughout the returns process.
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Thousands of claim senders and receivers are already connected through TecCom Returns, while the number of processed warranty and returns claims continues to grow each year as more aftermarket companies digitise their workflows. This growing network ensures that e-commerce platforms, webshops, and marketplaces can connect with suppliers who already support standardised digital returns handling.
Leading aftermarket manufacturers use TecCom Returns to streamline complex global returns processes.
MAHLE consolidated different regional claim systems into one standardised solution using the TecCom platform. This created greater transparency and consistency in their worldwide claim handling.
TMD Friction digitised previously manual claim communication with its customers. This brought faster processing and more efficient collaboration across its distribution network.
“TecCom Returns allows us to handle claims in a standardised way across markets and improve transparency for all partners.” MAHLE → Read the success story
“By digitising our returns processes, we significantly improved efficiency and collaboration with our customers.” TMD Friction → Read the success story
What you get
TecCom Returns helps workshops handle return and warranty claims with parts suppliers in a simple and transparent way across the independent automotive aftermarket. Managing claims manually often requires emails, phone calls, or different supplier and distributor portals, which can slow down the process and make it difficult to track the status of a return.
These fragmented processes are replaced by the standardised digital TecCom Returns workflow for submitting and tracking claims. As claims can be linked directly to the original order in TecCom Order, relevant order information is already available, reducing manual entry and helping suppliers review cases faster.
Workshops can create claims easily, attach photos or documents, and follow the progress of each case in one place. Best of all, TecCom Returns is free to use for workshops as claim senders, allowing you to resolve returns more efficiently while saving time and administrative effort.
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As a workshop, TecCom Returns gives you a simple and efficient way to submit and manage return and warranty claims with your trading partners in the aftermarket supply chain.
Easy claim creation – Submit claims quickly through a guided digital process that ensures all required information is included.
Order-linked claims – Claims can be connected directly to the original order in TecCom Order, reducing manual entry and helping partners review cases faster.
Attachments and media files – Add photos, documents, or other supporting materials to clearly document the issue and support claim evaluation.
Clear claim overview – View all claims and their status in one place, helping you track progress and avoid unnecessary follow-ups.
Real-time communication – Communicate directly with your trading partners through the integrated chat to clarify questions and resolve claims more quickly.
Together, these capabilities make it easier to manage returns, save time in daily operations, and keep your workshop running smoothly.
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TecCom Returns allows workshops to submit and track return and warranty claims in a simple digital process.
1. Quick start – Your register your workshop on the TecCom Portal to start using TecCom Returns free of charge as a claim sender. The portal is accessible via a web browser, so no special software installation is required.
2. Claim creation – When a return or warranty case occurs, you just create a claim in the portal and link it to the original order. You can add details of the claim and attach photos or documents to support your request.
3. Claim processing and tracking – The claim is automatically sent to the responsible trading partner. You can track its status, receive updates, and communicate directly through the platform until the case is resolved.
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Thousands of claim senders and receivers are already connected through TecCom Returns, while the number of processed warranty and return claims continues to grow each year as more aftermarket companies digitise their workflows. With TecCom Returns, workshops can interact with many distributors and manufacturers through a standardised digital returns process.
Leading manufacturers such as MAHLE and TMD Friction use TecCom Returns to simplify collaboration with their aftermarket partners. By consolidating regional claim systems and replacing manual communication with standardised digital workflows, they have improved transparency and speed in claim handling.
As a result, workshops benefit from clearer communication, faster claim decisions, and a more transparent returns process when working with partners connected to the TecCom network.
“TecCom Returns allows us to handle claims in a standardised way across markets and improve transparency for all partners.” MAHLE → Read the success story
“By digitising our returns processes, we significantly improved efficiency and collaboration with our customers.” TMD Friction → Read the success story
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