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.
The Pulse: Northcoast Research Independent Automotive Repair Garage Survey For August 2012
According to the survey responses from nearly 250 independent garage owners, demand trends in the DIFM channel increased during August relative to the prior year.
The Pulse: Which Outlets Are the First Call for Independent Repair Shops?
Regardless of where that first call might be placed, independent shops report buying nearly three quarters of parts from that trusted resource.
The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
It would appear we are well on our way to the 3.8 percent to 4 percent price increase range for 2012. There are limited reports of occasional deeper discounts for volume or inventoried parts, but they seem sporadic and not significantly different from those in the past.