THE CAR and LIGHT TRUCK AFTERMARKET 2001

This 309-page in-depth aftermarket report contains never-before-available analysis of four key performance factors shaping the aftermarket of the 21st century: the Service market, the Do-It-Yourself market, the Domestic vehicle market, as well as Foreign vehicle product use.

The Service market (product installation by mechanics) will generate over 90% of total car and light truck aftermarket product growth from 1997 to 2001. The domestic vehicle Service market will generate 52% of car and light truck aftermarket product growth during this four-year span; while the foreign vehicle Service market will account for 39% of expanding product sales.

In contrast, the DIY market will account for less than 10% of expanding car and light truck aftermarket product volume; while foreign vehicles will generate 55% of DIY growth.

The domestic vehicle aftermarket will increase more than $6 billion at user-price between 1997 and 2001; while foreign vehicle aftermarket product sales will expand $5 billion. Analysis is provided for each of 66 products in the Service and Do-It-Yourself markets as well as the domestic and foreign vehicle sectors.

An exclusive look at the 2001 Service market is provided in terms of volume and share changes for each of these key outlets: Service Stations and Garages, Vehicle Dealers, Specialty Repair Shops, Tire Stores, Auto Parts Stores with bays, Discount Stores/Mass Merchandisers, and all other outlets.

2001 DIY market analysis is presented on the share and product volume of each of these major outlets: Retail Auto Parts Stores, Discount Stores/Mass Merchandisers, Jobbers, Vehicle Dealers, Drugstores/Supermarkets, Home and Auto Stores and all other outlets.

See the following Table of Contents which presents the wealth of information contained in this must-have report.

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