Overheard: Fewer Bodyshops At New Car Dealerships
According to NADA Data 2019, 37.7% of new-car dealerships had on-site body shops in 2019.
Overheard: Americans Take Shorter Road Trips This Summer
Seventy-two percent indicated they’d be taking their car to their post-lockdown getaway this summer.
Overheard: Shop Owners Feeling Optimistic
When we asked when they thought their business will get back to normal, 53% said it is already back to normal.
Overheard: Miles Driven Improves From April To May
While numbers are down year-over-year for May, numbers improved over April.
Overheard: Aftermarket Expected To Reach $416B In 2021
Recovery is in the forecast.
Overheard: Most Aftermarket Professionals Hopeful About Future
Only 11% were pessimistic about the future.
Overheard: Seasonal Road Travel Stats, By Region
The Federal Highway Administration released its estimate for travel on all roads and streets for April 2020.
Overheard: Dealer Service Dollars
Service makes up about 12% of dealer sales numbers.
Overheard: Americans Miss Driving
Hankook Tire’s latest Gauge Index reveals US drivers current attitudes toward driving.
OVERHEARD: Product Quality Ranks No. 1
Babcox Media asked respondents to rate five qualities when they decide which brands of tires to carry.
Overheard: Miles Driven Up Year-Over-Year
Vehicle miles travelled in the United States for February 2020 was 2.2% higher than it was in February 2019.
OVERHEARD: Do You Participate In Training?
The 2019 BodyShop Business Industry Profile asked how many people in the shop had undergone training in the past 12 months.
