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%.
AAPEX is Among the 50 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows
Trade Show Executive (TSE) recognized AAPEX in two top-50 categories.
How Old is Too Old for Tire Shop Equipment?
When we asked tire dealers what the No. 1 reason was for their last shop equipment replacement, updated technology was the No. 1 answer.
Michelin Survey Reveals Remaining EV Hesitancy
Roughly one-quarter (27%) of Americans with traditional vehicles will consider EV purchase for next car.
Front Brake Pads and Rotors: Do Your Prices Meet Market Averages?
In our latest installment of market pricing data from InteliChek, we asked: What is the average cost to replace a set of front brake pads and rotors? As you’ll see below, we compared this data between independent service providers, mass merchants and car dealerships. The average price is given for five cities across the different