Auto Care Factbook 2019 Now Available

Auto Care Factbook 2019 Now Available

The newly-released edition highlights many upward trends in today’s $392 billion auto care industry and those to look for through 2021 and beyond.

Auto Care Association 2019 Factbook
Auto Care Association 2019 Factbook

Auto Care Association has released the Auto Care Factbook 2019.

The newly-released edition highlights many upward trends seen in today’s $392 billion auto care industry. It also takes a deep dive into current industry topics, including telematics, consumer confidence, gas prices and more – providing the information needed to keep business thriving in our dynamic aftermarket, which is projected to be a $433 billion industry in 2021.

In this 28th edition, readers will find:

  • Updated “Key Economic Indicators 2014 – 2018” by Northwood University
  • The latest trends on Supply, Demand and CAGRs for Technician Employment
  • An extended Industry Forecast through 2021 by IHS Markit
  • An updated Program and Retail Distribution Summaries
  • An updated “Global Automotive Aftermarket Review” by Jefferies
  • Updated Consumer Profiles for DIY-DIFM demographics, IMR Insights on millennial light maintenance DIYers, Reasons Why consumers choose DIY and DIFM outlets, DIY Propensity and shop averages, Replacement Rates, and Delayed Maintenance
  • Updated U. S. New and Total Vehicle Registrations by IHS Markit
  • An updated Hybrid Vehicles Summary and Vehicle Operating Costs
  • Updated “U. S. and Global Aftermarket Dynamics” by Northwood University
  • Updated Global Registration summary by IHS Markit
  • An update on the Canadian Automotive Aftermarket recap by DesRosiers

For more information and to order your factbook, click here.

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