FOCUS THIS WEEK: Independent Service Market Set For Big 2010 Gain
Source: WEEKLY INSIGHT INTO THE AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET FROM LANG MARKETING
"Independent (non-Dealer) Service outlets will post big 2010 DIFM product share gains, as Dealer repair hits the skids. In addition to thousands of Dealer closings during 2009 and 2010, many Dealers pink-slipped by carmakers are converting to used-car operations with service bays. In doing so, they become part of the Independent (non-Dealer) Service market."
"Since most Independent Service market growth will be generated by foreign vehicles (imports and transplants), the 2010 gain in Independent Service market product share will not directly translate into Independent distribution channel growth."
-Jim Lang