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The Pulse: Average Number of Years Consumers Plan to Hold On to Vehicles
The Pulse: Average Number of Years Consumers Plan to Hold On to Vehicles
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at data from IMR Inc. showing trends related to the length of time consumers said they would...
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Rotors
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Rotors
Availability is the leading reason shops rely on their "first call" for rotors, according to a recent Counterman survey.
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The Pulse: Shop Equipment Purchase Intentions at Independent Repair Shops
The Pulse: Shop Equipment Purchase Intentions at Independent Repair Shops
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at data from IMR Inc. showing shop equipment purchase intentions at independent repair shops...
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Oxygen Sensors
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Oxygen Sensors
Brand is a top factor in the oxygen sensor category.
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The Pulse: How Important is Using OEM Parts to Independent Repair Shops?
The Pulse: How Important is Using OEM Parts to Independent Repair Shops?
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at data from IMR Inc. showing how important using OEM parts is to independent repair shops.
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Oil Filters
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Oil Filters
Brand holds a commanding lead over other factors technicians use to determine which oil filter they install.
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The Pulse: How Often Do Independent Repair Shops Go to New Car Dealers for Import Parts?
The Pulse: How Often Do Independent Repair Shops Go to New Car Dealers for Import Parts?
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at data from IMR Inc. showing the percentage of independent repair shops that go to new car ...
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Motor Oil
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Motor Oil
Motor oil continues to be a category where jobbers and WDs remain nearly tied as a shop's primary source.
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The Pulse: Which Import Nameplates Independent Repair Shops Work on Most
The Pulse: Which Import Nameplates Independent Repair Shops Work on Most
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at the percentage of repair shops that say they work on a particular import nameplate. Utili...
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The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
This week's installment of The Pulse features data from TLG Research (TLGR), measuring price changes for the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to the th...
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The Pulse: Use of Premium vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
The Pulse: Use of Premium vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this edition, we will review rol...
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Fuel Pumps
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Fuel Pumps
Brand is extremely important in this category, with brand loyalty remaining at nearly 80 percent.
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The Pulse: Average Number of Repair Orders, Week by Week
The Pulse: Average Number of Repair Orders, Week by Week
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this series we will review rolli...
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The Pulse: Use of Premium vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this edition, we will review rol...
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Clutch Kits
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Clutch Kits
Technicians remain brand-loyal when it comes to clutch kits. In fact, 78 percent of those surveyed by Counterman magazine say they only use the brand ...
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The Pulse: Average Number of Repair Orders, Week by Week
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this series we will review rolli...
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Chassis Parts
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Chassis Parts
Chassis parts is a competitive product category that has seen explosive growth in SKUs this year.
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The Pulse: Use of Premium vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this edition, we will review rol...
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Brakes
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Brakes
When asked why they chose a particular source as their 'first call,' survey respondents cited availability (40 percent), best sales reps (29 percent) ...
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AMN Survey Results: 80 Percent Expect More Job Losses
Only 20 percent remain more optimistic and believe the job numbers will improve in the coming months.
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The Pulse: Average Number of Repair Orders, Week by Week
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this series we will review rolli...
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The Pulse: Quarter to Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
The Pulse: Quarter to Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
This week's installment of The Pulse features data from TLG Research (TLGR), measuring price changes for the third quarter of 2009 compared to the sec...
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The Pulse: Use of Premium vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this edition, we will review rol...
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Wiper Blades
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Wiper Blades
When choosing a brand of wiper blades, 65 percent of shops say they only use a brand they trust. When asked why they choose a source as their first ca...
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The Pulse: Average Number of Repair Orders, Week by Week
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this series we will review rolli...
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