Overheard: Retaining Happy, Talented Employees
Providing cross-training and cross-experience to employees in order to satisfy that need for something new is key today.
Overheard: Habit Changes, Chip Shortages Spur Car Sales
Consumers snapped up new autos at pre-pandemic rates in the first quarter, according to a Bloomberg report.
OVERHEARD: Car Owners Get Comfortable
Majority of car owners ok with COVID sanitation measures at service facilities.
Overheard: Gas Prices Normalize
Something else that seems to have fully recovered from the recession is gasoline prices.
Overheard: Bright Spot In The Bays
Only 12% of shops surveyed report having had to furlough employees during COVID-19.
Overheard: Majority Of Shop Owners Watch Online Training
Find out how many watch online videos for technical content and professional tips.
Overheard: Auto Parts Retail Remains Strong
Retail sales at auto parts, accessories and tire stores remained strong in December.
Overheard: Gasoline Engines Still Lead In New Car Sales
According to NADA, 3.3% of new cars sold in 2019 had diesel engines.
Overheard: On-Board Diagnostics Aftermarket To Hit $4B By 2026
Demand to monitor engine performance and report real-time vehicle status expected to support market growth.
Overheard: Aftermarket Sales Set To Grow More Than 11% In 2021
The 2021 sales forecast of $314.3 billion would represent growth over 2019, the last “normal” year.
Overheard: Brand Demand
Who asks for specific brands more, professional techs or DIYers?
Overheard: September Miles Traveled Year Over Year
The cumulative miles driven for the year is down 14.5% compared to 2019.
