As the aftermarket is becoming more sensitive to economic changes and variations in consumer income and purchase activity, it is becoming less recession resistant, report finds.
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Christmas Day saw the lowest average car count on the week at 1.7, yet it also experienced the highest average repair order (ARO) at nearly $967; see how shops in different regions across the U.S. performed compared to other areas.
The annual recognition is the Alliance’s most prominent and prestigious channel partner award.
Collision shops from California to the Midwest and beyond are honored for quality of repair, customer service and community involvement.
Covid strengthens retail auto parts stores' DIY market; retail has also "greatly expanded" its product share in DIFM market at jobbers' expense over last 10 years.
Several heavily populated states saw double-digit increases in cases of possible rolled-back odometers with Texas leading with a 31-percent rise over 2019.
Survey reports 41 percent of independent shops don’t know when revenue will return to normal levels, and parts delivery delays continue to add to financial challenges.
