Special Reports - Aftermarket Business - Wholesaler, retailer automotive parts
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How do you use April's Car Care Month?
I offer vehicle inspections at my shop.
I am a distributor and I encourage increased sale of vehicle maintenance parts.
I hang Car Car Month signage and have pamphlets available to customers.
I host lane-check events or Car Care Fairs.
Other
I do nothing for Car Care Month.
I offer vehicle inspections at my shop.
12%
I am a distributor and I encourage increased sale of vehicle maintenance parts.
19%
I hang Car Car Month signage and have pamphlets available to customers.
16%
I host lane-check events or Car Care Fairs.
2%
Other
14%
I do nothing for Car Care Month.
37%
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Special Reports
Source: Aftermarket Business

Frost & Sullivan Special Report: Audio

March 2, 2010

Vehicle audio systems are one of the most popular upgrades to a vehicle among modification enthusiasts and end-users, just after tires and wheels. While showing negative sales growth in 2009, unit sales of vehicle audio systems are expected to increase in 2010, with the North American economy showing slow signs of improvement.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Frost & Sullivan Product Report: Brakes

February 2, 2010

Private-label brands such as NAPA, DuraLast and PartsMaster account for a majority of sales in the brake parts aftermarket, presenting challenges to suppliers of traditional brands such as Wagner, Raybestos and Bendix.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Auto Chain Insight Study

Recession protection: Auto chains report sales increases, expected continued improvements
January 29, 2010

The aftermarket's largest automotive chains seem to be sporting armor against the economic recession that characterized 2009.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Top 40 Auto Chain Report

January 20, 2010

Aftermarket Business has released its 11th annual Top 40 Auto Chain Report, which rates the leading automotive retail chains in the industry based on store counts. The aftermarket's resiliency is reflected in the report, which shows growth or stability in many of the listed companies. Did your business make the cut?

Source: Aftermarket Business

Investor Report

August 21, 2009

Aftermarket Business is taking an extensive, detailed look at investments in the aftermarket. We analyze what historically has happened to shape the market, the present market performance and expectations for what is to come in the future.

Source: Aftermarket Business

13th annual Consumer Attitude Study

Technicians take control: Their recommendations are a main influence in consumer purchases
June 1, 2009

Aftermarket Business's 13th annual Consumer Attitude Study reflects the importance of the technician's recommendation during the consumer purchases.

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