Brake Repair Business

September 1, 2015

WDs get the Brake Business for European Vehicles

No matter what type of vehicle it is: domestic, Asian or European; warehouse distributors get the bulk of the business for brake parts. In the latest Repair Shop Tracking Study …

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Independent Repair Shops First Call for Asian Vehicle Brake Parts are WDs

As with domestic vehicles, WDs are the first choice of independent repair shops when it comes to brake parts for Asian vehicles. IMR Inc.’s Repair Shop Tracking Study reveals that …

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When It Comes to Domestic Vehicle Brake Parts, WDs are Top Choice for Independent Repair Shops

IMR Inc.’s Repair Shop Tracking Study shows that almost 60 percent of independent repair shops make a warehouse distributor their first call when looking for brake parts for domestic vehicles. …

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One in Four DIFM Customers go to Independent Repair Shop for Brake Service

Almost 25 percent of Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) customers bring their vehicles to an independent repair shop to have their brakes serviced, according to a Continuing Consumer Automotive Maintenance Survey (CCAMS) conducted …

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Almost One-Third of DIY and DIFM Customers Wait until Some Brake Failure before Bringing in Vehicle for Service

IMR Inc.’s Continuing Consumer Automotive Maintenance Survey (CCAMS) reveals that 32.4 percent of DIY customers wait until there is some type of brake failure before bringing in their vehicle for …

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More Communication about Preventative Brake Maintenance May be Key to More Brake Business

Almost 45 percent of both DIFM and DIY customers wait until their brakes are not performing well before bring their vehicles in for service. IMR Inc.’s Continuing Consumer Automotive Maintenance …

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