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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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Automotive Research Statistics Regarding Consumers Delaying Vehicle Maintenance

September 10, 2017

Consumers Delaying Vehicle Routine Maintenance

In this month’s IMR Insight, we’re looking at IMR’s syndicated Delayed Vehicle Maintenance Tracking Study and specifically consumers that have delayed routine maintenance parts and services. In total, 7.9% of consumers indicate they …

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Automotive Market Research Threats To Automotive Repair Shop Business Word Cloud

August 1, 2017

Threats to General Repair Shop Business

In June, we asked general automotive repair shops about current and future threats to their business. Of the six current/future threats asked about, the cost of tools and equipment required …

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July 18, 2017

eTailing in the Automotive Aftermarket

Overall, eTailing* amongst General Automotive Repair Shops was reported as 5.5% in May 2017. General Automotive Repair Shops that focus on Domestic vehicles versus Foreign vehicles have different eTailing habits. Seven …

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Automotive Research Study Why DIY Ignition Parts Serviced

January 30, 2017

Vehicle Not Performing Well Primary Reason Both DIY and DIFM Customers Get Ignition Parts Serviced According to IMR Inc.’s CCAMS Study

Whether it’s a DIYer or a DIFM customer, a vehicle not performing well is the primary reason that motorists service or repair their vehicle when it relates to ignition parts, …

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News

MEMA Announces Retirement Of President And CEO Steve Handschuh

The board of directors of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) today announced that it has accepted Steve Handschuh’s decision to retire as the […]
Genuine Parts Co. Announces Industrial And Automotive Acquisitions

These latest acquisitions come on the heels of the news that GPC’s SP Richard’s business was given notice that its proposed merger with Essendant was called off, […]
Auto Care Association Will Host International Matchmaking Program At AAPEX 2018

The Auto Care Association will match U.S. exhibitors to international buyers based on their products of interest and will schedule one-on-one meetings Oct. 30-31 at the Sands […]
Gray Tools Launches Automotive Aftermarket/Heavy Truck And Bus Division

Having served the industrial channel for more than 106 years, the company says it will now leverage its tool knowledge, operational and service expertise to this new channel, […]
Michael Cardone Leadership Award Winner To Be Announced Sept. 27 In Metro Detroit

The award recognizes exceptional leadership in remanufacturing and sustainability, according to MERA – The Association for Sustainable Manufacturing. The post Michael […]

VW plan to leave Iran symbolic win for Trump over EU, U.S. says

The Trump administration persuaded VW Group to comply with sanctions on Iran and end almost all of its business in the country, according to a U.S. official, a symbolically charged step in undercutting EU efforts to keep the 2015 nuclear deal alive. […]
GM ignition switch criminal case dismissed

A federal judge in New York dismissed a criminal case brought against General Motors in 2015 over the company's handling of an ignition-switch defect linked to 124 deaths. […]
CarMax, other stores reopen as Florence lingers

Major retailers such as CarMax and Sonic saw little damage from Florence. Local dealers in hard-hit areas were less fortunate. […]
Why Cadillac is expanding the V-series performance subbrand

Cadillac is expanding its V-series performance subbrand starting with the arrival of the CT6-V in the spring, GM product chief Mark Reuss said at Cadillac's dealer business conference in Las Vegas. […]
Why the Lincoln MKT will survive in the fleet world

The MKT, known almost exclusively for commercial fleet sales, will remain in Lincoln's lineup after its replacement, the Aviator, debuts next year. […]

Insights

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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Automotive Study Vehicle Temperature Control Products European Vehicles Chart

March 23, 2016

Repair Shops Turn to WDs for Temperature Control Parts for European Vehicles According to IMR’s Repair Shop Tracking Study

As it was with domestic and Asian vehicles, independent repair shops prefer the WD when it comes to purchasing temperature control parts for European vehicles. According to IMR Inc.’s Repair …

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Automotive Research Why Vehicle Temperature Control Service Performed Chart

March 21, 2016

Failure No. 1 Reason for Temperature Control Service According to IMR’s CCAMS Study

A majority of both DIYers and DIFM customers cited failure as the primary reason they needed service or repair for a temperature control issue according to IMR’s Continuing Consumer Automotive …

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Asian Vehicle Temperature Control Products Chart

March 16, 2016

WDs Get Slightly More Temperature Control Parts Business for Asian Vehicles from Repair Shops than for Domestic Vehicles According to IMR’s Repair Shop Tracking Study

IMR Inc.’s Repair Shop Tracking Study reveals that WDs get 59.1 percent of the temperature control parts business from independent repair shops. This percentage is higher than the amount of …

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Automotive Market Research - Why Service Customers Went For Temperature Control Repair

March 14, 2016

Lack of Performance or Failure Primary Reasons DIYers and DIFM Customers Found They Needed Temperature Control Service According to IMR’s CCAMS Study

A vehicle not performing well, an indicator light being on or the vehicle simply not working were the primary reasons both DIYers and DIFM customers found out they needed service …

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MEMA Announces Retirement Of President And CEO Steve Handschuh

The board of directors of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) today announced that it has accepted Steve Handschuh’s decision to retire as the […]
Genuine Parts Co. Announces Industrial And Automotive Acquisitions

These latest acquisitions come on the heels of the news that GPC’s SP Richard’s business was given notice that its proposed merger with Essendant was called off, […]
Auto Care Association Will Host International Matchmaking Program At AAPEX 2018

The Auto Care Association will match U.S. exhibitors to international buyers based on their products of interest and will schedule one-on-one meetings Oct. 30-31 at the Sands […]
Gray Tools Launches Automotive Aftermarket/Heavy Truck And Bus Division

Having served the industrial channel for more than 106 years, the company says it will now leverage its tool knowledge, operational and service expertise to this new channel, […]
Michael Cardone Leadership Award Winner To Be Announced Sept. 27 In Metro Detroit

The award recognizes exceptional leadership in remanufacturing and sustainability, according to MERA – The Association for Sustainable Manufacturing. The post Michael […]

VW plan to leave Iran symbolic win for Trump over EU, U.S. says

The Trump administration persuaded VW Group to comply with sanctions on Iran and end almost all of its business in the country, according to a U.S. official, a symbolically charged step in undercutting EU efforts to keep the 2015 nuclear deal alive. […]
GM ignition switch criminal case dismissed

A federal judge in New York dismissed a criminal case brought against General Motors in 2015 over the company's handling of an ignition-switch defect linked to 124 deaths. […]
CarMax, other stores reopen as Florence lingers

Major retailers such as CarMax and Sonic saw little damage from Florence. Local dealers in hard-hit areas were less fortunate. […]
Why Cadillac is expanding the V-series performance subbrand

Cadillac is expanding its V-series performance subbrand starting with the arrival of the CT6-V in the spring, GM product chief Mark Reuss said at Cadillac's dealer business conference in Las Vegas. […]
Why the Lincoln MKT will survive in the fleet world

The MKT, known almost exclusively for commercial fleet sales, will remain in Lincoln's lineup after its replacement, the Aviator, debuts next year. […]