On average, shops participating in the 2010 Professional Automotive Repair Technician Survey (P.A.R.T.S.) say they perform about three jobs per month requiring fuel pump replacement. With such a small number, only 8 percent say they keep this part in stock. P.A.R.T.S. is conducted annually by Counterman magazine and tracks technician preferences in a number of product categories.
Jobbers held steady as the leading resource for fuel pumps and auto dealerships continued to make small inroads as a stocking source. Availability of fuel pumps became more important over the past year, as the chart below illustrates.
Jobbers can maintain their lead as the main source for fuel pumps by focusing on fastest delivery, availability and the prowess of their reps.
These and other statistics can be found in P.A.R.T.S., produced annually by Counterman magazine. Ten years ago, Counterman began surveying repair shops annually to determine when, how and why they source specific automotive parts and products. The resulting data, published every fall, offers perspective on how sourcing and brand-loyalty trends have changed.
