Despite a rise in overall number of service visits, U.S. dealerships are losing customers to the independent aftermarket at a steady rate.
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Similar to the 2007-09 economic downturn, automakers are turning their attention to the aftermarket with renewed interest in today's economic uncertainty.
New support from EZ LYNK allows owners of latest Super Duty vehicles to choose where they have their vehicle's software updated — independent repairer or dealer.
Drop in new vehicle sales drive dealers' attention to the older all-makes vehicle mix; aftermarket parts providers could increase sales to dealer bays.
The Summit comes on the eve of the Global Tire Expo and SEMA Show and will be a call to action for consumer choice and maintaining independent repair.
"Changes in the age mix of vehicles in operation will have significant consequences for the Do-It-For-Me market through the end of the decade," states report.
A similar ballot initiative passed by a 75% to 25% margin in Massachusetts in 2020 despite automakers spending more than $25 million to try to defeat it.
