In this installment of “The Pulse,” we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this edition we will review rolling month-by-month data for the percentage of premium parts used in repairs versus second line parts. Utilizing data from IMR, Inc., we begin our review looking at the numbers for May 2007 through May 2008.
Currently, 64 percent of parts used in repairs are premium parts versus second line parts, which are used in 42 percent of repair jobs. This number is up slightly from May 2007, however we see a drop from 70 percent to 64 percent over the past three months (March, April, May).
For more information on IMR and its research capabilities, visit IMR at www.AutomotiveResearch.com or call 800-654-1079.
