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Friday October 4
AAIA Releases Collision Repair Trends Report Indicating Size of the Collision Repair Industry Increased Nearly 20 Percent Since 1997
Total sales by collision repair shops increased 19.7 percent since 1997 to $33.9 billion, according to Collision Repair Trends: Industry Statistics and Analysis, just released by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).This figure is considerably higher than INSIGHT's overall figure of $28.3 billion. The excess can, in part be accounted for by accessory and additional item purchases.
The study also found that collision repair shops remain PBE jobbers' largest group of customers. In 2001, PBE jobbers' sales declined 3.4 percent to $2.8 billion. However, PBE jobbers' sales are forecast to expand in 2002.
Combining the latest data from original AAIA research, government sources and independent research suppliers, Collision Repair Trends: Industry Statistics and Analysis comprehensively captures the size and scope of the collision repair industry and the paint and body equipment market in the United States. It examines the ins and outs of the collision repair industry, and the trends in the factors that drive business, including:
- Rates of collision repair.
- Miles driven.
- Number of collision repair shops.
- The vehicle population.
Collision Repair Trends: Industry Statistics and Analysis is available to AAIA members for $75 (non-members can purchase the study for $150). For more information about this and other AAIA market research publications, visit the AAIA website or call 301-654-6664.
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is a Bethesda, Md.-based association whose member companies manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment, materials and supplies.
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