Foreign nameplate DIFM products and services will drive overall growth in the next 5 years; dealerships expected to capitalize.
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Three groups will outperform four others and generate changes in key aspects of the repair market as the VIO shifts and more.
Three consumer generations currently total about 90% of the DIFM repair market, but Gen Z will begin to have considerable impact starting in 2026.
Shift in growth patterns sparks product-volume changes through the five major distribution channels supplying the light vehicle aftermarket.
Over the past 10 years, three groups of outlets experienced all of the population losses, while four groups of outlets increased their locations.
The online purchase of parts that are installed offline at repair outlets has generated the most significant increase in eCommerce business across the aftermarket.
One channel is projected to outperform all major channels in its DIFM product and share growth through 2025.