Independent Repair Shops Will Continue Marketshare Dominance

Independent Repair Shops Will Retain Marketshare Dominance

The Auto Care Association/AASA Joint Channel Forecast shares the forecast for 2023 as well.

In a post originally published by our sister property, AftermarketNews.com, Babcox Media’s Audience Insight Manager Bruce Kratofil explains some key data points about the health of the aftermarket.

According to the Auto Care Association/AASA Joint Channel Forecast, independent repair facilities will have 71.1% of the total auto care service market in 2023, while new car dealers will have 28.9% of the market. That is the same ratio as 2022. 

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