The Pulse: How Shops Source Brake Friction
With 99 percent of shops doing friction installation, it’s imperative that the right friction is available when needed.
The Pulse: How’s Business? Quarter-To-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis From TLG Research
Summer has hit – as have continuing economic issues for many, resulting in continued pressure on maintenance and preventative operations, says TLGR.
The Pulse: What DIYers Do First Before Purchasing A Part
“Clearly, as consumers age, they have a higher tendency to visit the store first,” said Bill Thompson, president of IMR.
The Pulse: How Shops Source Belts & Hoses
Belts and hoses, being common repair items, are stocked fairly well at the shop level, as far as fast-moving SKUs are concerned. On average, shops that responded to the Counterman Professional Automotive Repair Technician Survey (P.A.R.T.S.) say they perform six jobs per month requiring belts and hoses. Forty-seven percent of shops keep these parts in stock, and when it comes time to re-stock, they rely on an average of three different sources.
The Pulse: IMR Research On DIY Parts Purchases
In the majority of cases, the DIYers themselves make their own decisions.
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.