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The Pulse: IMR Research On Consumer Brake Parts Purchases

In a recent study from IMR Inc., DIY consumers report whether they called stores, visited stores or visited websites prior to purchasing a part. In this instance, we look specifically at brake parts.

The Pulse: How Shops Source Batteries

Brand recognition is very strong in the battery category with 83 percent of shops reporting that they only use a brand they trust.

The Pulse: Which Type Of Vehicle Is Driven The Most Each Year?

According to the latest information from IMR Inc., SUV’s barely edge out vans with just over 14,500 miles driven each year.

The Pulse: Average Number Of Miles Driven By Model Year

According to the latest information from IMR Inc., the average number of miles driven ranged from just over 11,400 miles per year for a 1993 model year vehicle to more than 14,500 miles for a new 2013.

The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis From TLG Research

For this week’s edition of “The Pulse,” TLG Research looks at quarter-to-quarter changes in aftermarket price analysis. In general, the market remains fairly flat, with growth in some catastrophic repair categories due to owners deferring all but critical work and, in many cases, neglecting maintenance. The reasons driving this remain somewhat the same as 2012, TLG says.

The Pulse: How Shops Source A/C Compressors

Shops surveyed for Counterman magazine’s 2012 Professional Automotive Repair Technician Survey (PARTS) may only do three jobs a month (on average) requiring A/C compressors; however, brand preference has become a stronger sourcing decision factor than ever before.

The Pulse: Average Number Of Service Events

According to the latest information from IMR Inc., in 2012, the average number of service events per vehicle was 2.36.

The Pulse: Who Wins As The Shop’s First Call For Oil And Air Filters?

Ninety-five percent of shops that participated in Counterman magazine’s 2012 Professional Automotive Repair Technician Survey (PARTS) report that they change oil and air filters frequently, and having plenty in stock is important.

The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis From TLG Research

For the fourth quarter of 2012, shop owners in many regions report that business volume (repair orders) remains fairly flat, says TLG.

The Pulse: Northcoast Research December Garage Survey

Demand trends remain soft, yet shop owners are optimistic about business in 2013.

The Pulse: Northcoast Research Independent Automotive Repair Garage Survey For November/December

While it is still early in the winter selling season, numerous respondents indicated that their suppliers are offering extremely sharp prices on winter weather-related products, such as wipers, antifreeze and batteries, Northcoast reported.

The Pulse: Northcoast Research Independent Automotive Repair Garage Survey For September

According to survey responses from nearly 250 independent garage owners, demand trends in the DIFM channel were severely pressured in September relative to the prior year, Northcoast reports.