The Pulse: Jobber/Retailer Profiles
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we look at data from Babcox Research showing a side by side comparison of the product coverage, fill rates and sales volume of jobbers versus retailers.
The Pulse: New Car Dealer Share of Parts and Services
In this installment of The Pulse, we look at data from IMR that shows new car dealer share of parts and services for 2009 and the first half of 2010, for all parts and services and all vehicle ages.
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 during the third quarter of 2010 over the previous quarter.
The Pulse: Average Invoice Amounts
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we look at data from Babcox Research that compares average invoice amounts for shops and DIYers at the jobber and retail levels.
The Pulse: Shop Participation in Manufacturer Training
In this installment of The Pulse, we look at data from IMR that shows repair shop participation in manufacturer-sponsored training.
The Pulse: Changes in the Number of Shop Accounts for Jobbers and Retailers
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we look at data from Babcox Research showing changes in the number of shop accounts for jobbers and retailers in the past year.
The Pulse: Primary Sources of Competition for Jobbers and Retailers
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we offer a snapshot of data from Babcox Research examining the leading sources of competition today for jobbers and retailers.
The Pulse: Which Vehicle Makes Account for Most Volume in Independent Repair Shops?
In this installment of The Pulse, we look at data from IMR that shows which vehicle makes account for the most volume at America’s independent repair shops. The research compares the numbers from 2009 to the first half of 2010.
The Pulse: Reasons for Returns
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we offer a snapshot of data from Babcox Research examining the leading reasons for returns at both the jobber and retail levels.
The Pulse: Brake Friction Market
In this installment of ‘The Pulse,’ we offer a snapshot of data from Babcox Research examining brake friction from the perspective of technicians.
The Pulse: Are You Willing to Pay More for Parts that Last Longer?
In this installment of The Pulse, we look at data from IMR that probes whether DIY customers are willing to pay more for parts that last longer.
The Pulse: Primary Source of Competition for Jobbers
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we offer a snapshot of data from Babcox Research examining the primary source of competition for jobbers, from their perspective.