NPD: Pandemic Creates Double-Digit Rise In Aftermarket Sales
The automotive DIY consumer landscape looks far different today than it did in 2019, according to NPD Group.
DIYers And The Covid Stimulus
Just about every DIYer who calls me would be better off going to a shop instead of doing it on their own.
Overheard: DIY Or DIFM?
What’s the split between DIY and DIFM today?
Commentary: A New Wave of DIY Car Care
The aftermarket has worried that enthusiasm for DIY car repair is dying. NPD sees opportunity for the industry.
Advance Auto Parts Making Inroads With DIY Customers
Bucking an industry trend, Advance Auto Parts said its growth in DIY sales outpaced professional sales for existing stores in the fourth quarter.
O’Reilly: DIY Customers Feeling Inflation Pinch
In the fourth quarter, sales from professional and DIY customers contributed to a 3.3 percent jump in same-store revenue growth, “with professional continuing to outperform DIY,” CEO Greg Johnson explained during the company’s Feb. 6 conference call.
USA Automotive Supply & Lubricant Launches DIY Consumer Website
To promote the new website, USA Automotive has joined forces with Berryman, Liqui Moly, Permatex and Shark to support Stevens-Miller Racing in the Trans Am TA2 category.
CARDONE Challenges Auto Technicians To Show Off Their Skills
For the chance to win $5,000, CARDONE has invited all technicians, from professional automotive technicians to enthusiastic DIYers, to share an original video featuring the installation or service of an under-the-hood or under-the-car automotive part.
