The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
While not appearing directly in the market as of yet, the pricing pressure discussed in earlier quarters continues to build, according to TLG Research.
The Pulse: New Car Dealer Share of Non-Warranty Work by Vehicle Age
New car dealers do a good job of holding on to motorists for vehicle maintenance and repair just after warranties run out. However, we see their grip on the market start to loosen as vehicles age.
The Pulse: How Technicians Source A/C Compressors
The compressor is the most replaced A/C component and brand continues to score very high among technicians.
The Pulse: Average Number of Repair Orders Each Week at Various Outlets
For this week’s “The Pulse,” we look at new rolling data from IMR Research that shows the average number of repair orders per week at various repair outlets.
The Pulse: Northcoast Research Miles Driven Index for August
Year-over-year miles driven trends remained pressured in August as the Northcoast Research Miles Driven Index decreased 1.6 percent, following a 3.1 percent decline in July. The index fell 0.1 percent in June and was flat in May.
The Pulse: Northcoast Research Miles Driven Index for July
The Northcoast Research Miles Driven Index decreased 3.1 percent in July, which came on the heels of a 0.1 percent decline in June.
The Pulse: Average Number of Vehicles Serviced Per Week
For this week’s “The Pulse,” we look at new rolling data from IMR Research that shows the average number of vehicles serviced per week at various repair outlets. The data was compiled from June 2010 to July 2011.
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Fuel Pumps
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.
The Pulse: A Side-by-Side Look at Dealer and Independent Shops’ Posted Labor Rates
This week for “The Pulse,” IMR Research Inc. gives us a side-by-side comparison of average posted labor rates at new car dealership service departments and independent repair shops.
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Wheel Bearings
Jobbers maintained their position as the largest source of wheel bearings to professionals in 2010.
The Pulse: Repair Trends by Vehicle Age
The data shows a variety of repair categories — from routine maintenance (items such as oil changes and wiper blades) to steering and suspension and even collision repairs.
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Water Pumps
As is the case with several parts categories, with water pumps shops responding to Counterman magazine’s 2010 Professional Automotive Repair Technician Survey (P.A.R.T.S.) say that brand is very important.