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Overheard: DIY Or DIFM?

What's the split between DIY and DIFM today?

Did You Know? The Auto Care Association/AASA Joint Channel Forecast is calling for the split between DIFM and DIY sales to stay at 80%/20% at least through the year 2023.

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