A distributor supplying independent garages may return from a parts fair with two different shopping lists: replacement components for the stockroom, and diagnostic equipment for the workshop. Those purchases serve the same vehicles, but they need different conversations. In Jinan, the useful extension is a pre-arranged tool-dealer meeting after the main exhibition shortlist.
The 100th China Automobile Parts Fair, scheduled for 20–22 October 2026, takes place at the Shandong International Convention & Exhibition Center, 1 Rizhao Road, Huaiyin, Jinan. Its announced scope includes engine, chassis, body and electrical parts, maintenance supplies, workshop equipment and tools. This article focuses on buyers who already need both parts and diagnostic tools; a components-only buying team can keep its time in the halls.
Give the two purchases a common vehicle list
Start with the vehicle population your customers actually repair: makes, models, model years, engines and destination market. Use that list in both sets of meetings, while keeping the resulting offers separate.
| Purchase | What to bring to the conversation | Useful result |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement parts | Existing part references, vehicle applications and quantities for an initial replenishment order | A supplier-by-supplier shortlist with matched applications, pack quantities and availability |
| Diagnostic tools | The same vehicle list, the diagnostic or service functions garages need, and the required working language | An identified tool version and software package for those particular jobs |
For an electrical-parts distributor extending into workshop tools, a useful demonstration follows the vehicles and functions on that shared list. Keep the exact model reference from each tool discussion so a subsequent dealer meeting can resolve the remaining questions.
Book a diagnostic-tool meeting in Xin Laotun
LAUNCH’s own dealer directory lists Jinan Tianzhilin Auto Parts Sales at north area, row 7, units 11–13, Xin Laotun Auto Parts Market, 307 Zhangzhuang Road, Huaiyin. The published telephone is +86 153 3641 1717. This provides a concrete local enquiry point for a diagnostic-tool conversation: LAUNCH’s product range includes vehicle diagnostics, tyre-pressure tools and workshop equipment.
Ask the dealer beforehand whether it can discuss the model and market you need, who will attend, and whether a relevant unit or demonstration is available. Confirm the current shop location and arrange language support if required. A domestic dealer listing establishes a contact; the destination-market sales and support arrangement still needs confirmation with the brand.
Both the exhibition venue and the listed market address are in Huaiyin. Reserve a separate half-day, allowing for traffic and finding the correct market entrance. The best sequence is to make the parts shortlist at CAPF first, then bring unresolved tool questions to the appointment. If the dealer cannot offer a relevant meeting, use that time for supplier follow-up at the exhibition. This is a commercial shop visit, not a factory tour or a confirmed exhibitor appointment.
Compare the complete tool package before placing an order
LAUNCH provides a vehicle-coverage enquiry route and separate regional sales channels. Use those resources, together with the dealer’s offer, to pin down the version intended for your market. Ask for the relevant vehicle-and-function coverage to be identified for that version; a general product-family description leaves too much unresolved.
A usable quotation should connect five items:
- The exact hardware model and supplied connectors or accessories.
- The software version, working language and destination-market vehicle coverage.
- The included update period and the price of renewing the required software.
- The agreed demonstration or evaluation for the functions your garages need.
- The warranty start date, applicable policy and named service contact after the unit arrives.
The manufacturer’s published warranty policy distinguishes product categories and refers to shipment or registration dates for professional diagnostic tools. Ask which terms apply to the actual unit offered and who will handle service in your country. For overseas enquiries, LAUNCH publishes [email protected] and [email protected].
The trip can then end with two clear outputs: a replenishment shortlist for parts and a separately priced, identifiable diagnostic-tool package. Both serve the same workshop customers, with the local appointment answering the questions left open at the fair.
Sources
- Shandong International Convention & Exhibition Center: October CAPF announcement and venue address.
- LAUNCH: official China dealer directory.
- LAUNCH: diagnostic products, regional channels and overseas contacts.
- LAUNCH: vehicle-coverage enquiry.
- LAUNCH: warranty policy.
The organiser’s current invitation was checked for the edition, dates and scope. Its website had a secure-connection problem at the time of review; confirm admission arrangements before travelling. Dealer availability, tool coverage and meeting arrangements require direct confirmation.
Sources checked: 7 September 2026.
