Mitchell Releases Latest EV Collision Trends Report
Mitchell’s report revealed EV total loss rates and intricacies in collision repair costs compared to ICE vehicles.
Take on Technician Demand Like a Top Shop
We’ve seen actual growth in terms of technicians hired in this industry – that doesn’t mean the technician shortage or demand is going away.
European Replacement Tire Sales Plummet Across All Segments in Q3
ETRMA reported declines ranging from -6% in consumer to -21% in agricultural tires, warning of economic threats hammering demand.
Goodyear Plans ‘Strategic Alternatives’ to Dunlop, OTR, Chemical Businesses
The company believes divesting these areas of focus could result in excess of $2 billion from portfolio optimization.
The Average Price/Wait Time on an Oil Change from Mobile Repair Providers
Data was collected for a synthetic oil & filter change and tire rotation.
How Seriously Should Shops Take the EV Wave?
Is it the right time for shops to invest in EV services? It isn’t easy to know for sure.
How Independent Tire Dealers Are Standing Up To Their Biggest Competitors
When asked who their toughest competitor is, 30% of independent tire dealers pointed to national tire retail chains.
Study Finds Tire Microplastics Prevalent in Urban Stormwater
In stormwater runoff during rain, 19 out of every 20 microplastics collected were tire wear particles.
How Sales and Service Affect Tire Dealer Profit Margins
Tire dealers tell us their highest gross profit margins come from retail service work.
2024 Auto Care Association Factbook Released Using Torqata Data
Torqata Data & Analytics provided its data for the tire-related section in the newly released Auto Care Association 2024 Factbook.
Automotive Aftermarket Grew 9.7% in 2022
The industry is expected to grow an additional 8.1% in 2023.
Online Replacement Tire Sales Have Grown 45% Since 2019
E-commerce sales of replacement tires grew 45% over the last three years while the number of units sold at physical stores declined 11%.