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Consumer Auto Maintenance (CCAMS)

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Consumer Auto Maintenance (CCAMS)

Replacement Rate Data

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Replacement Rate Data

Shop Parts/Brand Purchasing

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Shop Parts/Brand Purchasing

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Consumer Demographics

DIY Decision Process Research

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DIY Decision Process Research

Parts Supplier Research

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Parts Supplier Research

Repair Shop Research

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Repair Shop Research

Replacement Rate Data

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Replacement Rate Data

Part Category Insights – Consumers

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Part Category Insights - Consumers

Part Category Insights – Repair Shops

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Part Category Insights - Repair Shops

Parts Brand Research

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Parts Brand Research

Custom Research

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Custom Research

Parts/Service Consumer Segmentation (CCAMS+PRIZM)

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Parts/Service Consumer Segmentation (CCAMS+PRIZM)

Shop/Technician Decision Process Research

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Shop/Technician Decision Process Research

May 15, 2019

Install-it-for-me at Independent Repair Shops

Consumers continue to bring parts to repair shops they’ve bought at retailers or online sources. While shops field these requests, some shops are more open to installing these parts than …

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CCAMS+PRIZM Automotive Parts And Service Consumer Segmentation 360 Degree View

January 31, 2019

Parts/Service Consumer Segmentation (CCAMS+PRIZM)

By combining the industry’s longest running aftermarket tracking study (CCAMS) with one of the most robust segmentation tools in the industry, Claritas’ PRIZM Premier, we are able to target the right consumers in the right places, at a level of granularity previously unattainable.

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January 9, 2019

Part Delivery Times at Independent Automotive Repair Shops

When an independent auto repair shop orders parts, delivery time can vary widely depending on the type of part. Some shops are willing to wait longer for parts as well…read …

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October 10, 2018

Independent Auto Repair Shop Private Label/Store Brand Purchasing

Independent auto repair shop’s purchasing of private-label/store-brand parts is on the rise. Almost 2/3rds of shops plan on increasing their purchases over the next two year which is driven by …

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August 28, 2018

Independent Auto Repair Shop’s Competitor Perceptions & Differentiation

This month’s insight follows up on our last insight (Independent Auto Repair Shop’s Biggest Competitors) and describes who the independent auto repair shop’s top competitors are, why they’re the shop’s …

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July 30, 2018

Independent Auto Repair Shop’s Biggest Competitors

We asked independent automotive repair shops who they perceive to be their biggest competitors. Their views of their top competitors are very consistent with channel share metrics tracked by IMR. …

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June 12, 2018

How Repair Shops are Investing in their Future

We asked General Automotive Repair Shops what investments they were making in their shops. The majority of those shops are making investments in their business to improve or maintain their …

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Automotive Research - Electric And Hybrid Vehicles Serviced By Automotive Repair Shops January 2018

February 20, 2018

Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Service & Maintenance Trends

Slightly more than one quarter (26.8%) of general automotive repair shops serviced hybrid vehicles in the past month while 8.8% of general automotive repair shops serviced electric vehicles in the …

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October 15, 2017

Millennial Automotive DIYers – Light Maintenance Products Consumer Profile

Millennials account for 28.7% of DIY light maintenance repair purchases. As they’ve aged, their representation in this category of products has seen a 5 year CAGR of 4.9%. The majority …

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Automotive Market Research - Automotive Parts Suppliers Shop Satisfaction Levels Chart

October 2, 2017

Repair Shop’s Potential to Switch 1st Call Supplier

Automotive parts suppliers have strong satisfaction levels, with all shops rating their experience over the past few months as good, very good or excellent. Despite these strong scores, one-third of …

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News

Five Minutes With Jonathon Miranda, FutureTechs Rock Awards Grand-Prize Winner

n this installment of “Five Minutes With,” we get to know Jonathon Miranda, an automotive student attending Ohio Technical College in Cleveland. Miranda is the […]
Herman Trend Alert: Crowdsourcing Recruiting

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Alex Bowman To Drive Valvoline American Heroes Paint Scheme In Independence Day Weekend Race At Daytona

This unique paint scheme is part of a larger Valvoline initiative honoring America's first responders and military. The post Alex Bowman To Drive Valvoline American Heroes […]
Argo AI, Ford Launch Third-Gen of Self-Driving Test Vehicles

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Carlos Ghosn's wife urges Trump to help former Nissan boss

The wife of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn has urged President Trump to raise her husband's case with Japan's prime minister later this month after she said she has not spoken to her husband since the beginning of April. […]
Opel ordered to recall Adam, Corsa, report says

Germany's automotive regulator has ordered Opel to recall some Adam and Corsa models because they exceed emissions limits, a report said. […]
VW's Diess: New Golf must take off by end of year

Volkswagen managers must ensure that they launch the latest-generation Golf by the end of this year, CEO Herbert Diess said in an internal meeting. […]
A new era brings new challenges to automaker-supplier relations

As vehicle technology grows more complex, the electrical and electronics purchasing area is becoming a new sore spot in supplier and automaker relations. […]
Israel becomes latest hotbed for auto tech

Since General Motors opened an Israeli r&d center in 2008, dozens of automakers and Tier 1 suppliers have followed to tap into the country's high-tech talent, with Ford Motor Co. planting its flag there last week. […]

Insights

Automotive Research Study DIY First Step Ignition Parts Purchase

January 23, 2017

Almost 25 Percent of DIYers Do Some Research Before Purchasing Ignition Parts According to IMR Inc.’s CCAMS Study

When it comes to ignition parts, DIYers like to have some information before making a purchase. IMR Inc.’s Continuing Consumer Automotive Maintenance Survey (CCAMS) shows that 27.5 percent of those …

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January 10, 2017

Claritas’ PRIZM Premier Data Now Integrated into IMR Consumer Automotive Research

Unique Research Provides Clear View of Automotive Parts and Service Consumers’ Purchases, Lifestyles, Behaviors and Preferences Westmont, Ill., January 10, 2017 – IMR Inc. syndicated consumer automotive research tracking study …

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Automotive Market Research - Why DIFM Customers Went For Tire Service

August 8, 2016

When it comes to Replacing Tires; Many DIFM Customers Get the Message About Preventative Maintenance According to IMR Inc.’s CCAMS Study

DIFM customers don’t mess around and heed the preventative maintenance message when it involves tires. Almost 25 percent of DIFM customers surveyed in IMR Inc.’s Continuing Consumer Automotive Maintenance Survey …

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Automotive Market Research - Why Tire Service Was Performed

August 3, 2016

Almost One in Four DIFM Customers Upgraded Their Tires When it came Time to Replace Them

Almost 25 percent of DIFM customers interviewed in IMR Inc.’s Continuing Consumer Automotive Maintenance Survey (CCAMS) said when it came time to replace their tires, they looked for better performance …

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Automotive Market Research - Top Outlets For Vehicle Filtration Products

July 13, 2016

Most DIYers Head to the Store for Filtration Products

The auto parts retailer or the discount store/mass merchandiser are the preferred choice of DIYers for filtration products. According to IMR Inc.’s Continuing Consumer Automotive Maintenance Survey (CCAMS), 48.7 percent …

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Automotive Market Research - European Vehicle Automotive Filtration Products

July 7, 2016

Independent Repair Shops Consistent with Filtration Purchases

Whether it for domestic, Asian or European vehicles, independent repair shops make the WD their first choice when it comes to filtration products. However, for European vehicles (64.6 percent), the …

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Automotive Market Research Chart Why Filtration Service

July 5, 2016

DIYers Stay on Schedule When it comes to Replacing Filters

With filtration products, DIYers are very proactive, according to IMR Inc.’s Continuing Consumer Automotive Maintenance Survey (CCAMS). Over 90 percent of DIYers surveyed said they either perform preventative maintenance or …

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Automotive Research Warehouse Distributors Chart Oil Filtration Asian Vehicles

June 30, 2016

WDs Get 65 Percent of Filtration Business for Asian Vehicles

As with domestic vehicles, warehouse distributors receive over 65 percent of the business from independent repair shops when it comes to filtration products for Asian vehicles. IMR Inc.’s Repair Shop …

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Automotive Market Research Chart Reasons For Oil Filter Service

June 28, 2016

Preventative Maintenance Message about Oil and Filter Changes Resonates with Both DIY and DIFM Customers

Unlike most other products, where motorists are unsure when to have service performed, when it comes to filtration products, both DIYers and DIFM customers heed the preventative maintenance message. According …

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Automotive Study Vehicle Temperature Control Products Top Outlets Chart

March 28, 2016

DIYers Top Choice for Temp Control Products is Retailers but Some Shop Internet as Well According to IMR’s CCAMS Study

IMR’s Continuing Consumer Automotive Maintenance Survey (CCAMS) reveals that DIYers (34.1 percent) make the retailer their top choice when they purchase temperature control products. However, one in 10 (10.3 percent) …

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Five Minutes With Jonathon Miranda, FutureTechs Rock Awards Grand-Prize Winner

n this installment of “Five Minutes With,” we get to know Jonathon Miranda, an automotive student attending Ohio Technical College in Cleveland. Miranda is the […]
Herman Trend Alert: Crowdsourcing Recruiting

This concept mines the people's personal networks of contacts for the right people and for employers who need to find and hire experienced, qualified candidates. The post […]
Alex Bowman To Drive Valvoline American Heroes Paint Scheme In Independence Day Weekend Race At Daytona

This unique paint scheme is part of a larger Valvoline initiative honoring America's first responders and military. The post Alex Bowman To Drive Valvoline American Heroes […]
Argo AI, Ford Launch Third-Gen of Self-Driving Test Vehicles

The third-generation test vehicle is the Ford Fusion Hybrid that Argo has now deployed in collaboration with Ford in five major cities: Pittsburgh, Palo Alto, Miami, […]
PPG Launches PPG DELFLEET ONE Paint System For Commercial Transportation Industry In US, Canada

These next-generation coatings provide outstanding color matching, productivity boost and ultra-low VOC emissions, according to PPG. The post PPG Launches PPG DELFLEET ONE […]

Carlos Ghosn's wife urges Trump to help former Nissan boss

The wife of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn has urged President Trump to raise her husband's case with Japan's prime minister later this month after she said she has not spoken to her husband since the beginning of April. […]
Opel ordered to recall Adam, Corsa, report says

Germany's automotive regulator has ordered Opel to recall some Adam and Corsa models because they exceed emissions limits, a report said. […]
VW's Diess: New Golf must take off by end of year

Volkswagen managers must ensure that they launch the latest-generation Golf by the end of this year, CEO Herbert Diess said in an internal meeting. […]
A new era brings new challenges to automaker-supplier relations

As vehicle technology grows more complex, the electrical and electronics purchasing area is becoming a new sore spot in supplier and automaker relations. […]
Israel becomes latest hotbed for auto tech

Since General Motors opened an Israeli r&d center in 2008, dozens of automakers and Tier 1 suppliers have followed to tap into the country's high-tech talent, with Ford Motor Co. planting its flag there last week. […]