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Size of the U.S. Motor Vehicle Aftermarket
(Billions of Consumer Dollars)
Year Automotive Medium and Heavy Duty Total Aftermarket % Change
1997 $138.8 $53.4 $192.2 --
1998 $141.8 $55.3 $197.1 2.6%
1999 $148.7 $58.6 $207.3 5.2%
2000 $157.2 $61.5 $218.7 5.5%
2001 $166.4 $60.9 $227.3 3.9%
2002 $173.9 $61.5 $235.4 3.6%
2003 $181.2 $62.1 $243.3 3.3%
2004 $187.9 $66.5 $254.4 4.6%
2005 $196.5 $70.6 $267.1 5.0%
2006 $201.5 $73.0 $274.5 2.8%
2007 $211.4 $74.1 $285.5 4.0%
2008* $215.5 $75.2 $290.7 1.8%
Source: AAIA
* Forecast
Historical data have been revised.
Figures do not include warranty work.
The 2009 Factbook is based on the original Channel Forecast Model using 1997 Economic Census data. Global Insight has been engaged to evaluate historical forecasts relative to the 2002 Economic Census data. This effort could result in revision of earlier estimates of the size and growth of the automotive aftermarket.
Aftermarket Employment Trends
Aftermarket Employment Trends (Thousands of Jobs) % Change
Outlet Type 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2006/2007
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers (NAICS 3363)
Total Employees 818.2 837.1 839.5 774.7 733.6 707.8 692.1 678.1 654.7 608.9 -7.0%
Production Workers 660.3 674.2 676.7 624.9 590.9 567.6 561.6 553.9 533.7 489.5 -8.3%
Production Worker Average Hourly Wage $17.05 $17.55 $17.95 $18.22 $19.80 $20.39 $20.43 $21.10 $21.32 $20.80 -2.4%
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers (NAICS 3363)
Total Employees 353.6 359.5 355.7 347.3 345.6 342.1 340.7 344.2 348.3 350.0 0.5%
Average Hourly Wage (non-supervisory) $13.23 $13.81 $14.27 $15.00 $15.55 $15.74 $16.08 $16.18 $16.58 $16.52 -0.4%
Automobile Dealers (NAICS 4411)
Total Employees 1,142.0 1,179.7 1,216.5 1,225.1 1,252.8 1,254.4 1,257.3 1,261.4 1,246.7 1,245.3 -0.1%
Average Hourly Wage (non-supervisory) $15.83 $16.50 $16.95 $17.29 $17.74 $17.85 $17.68 $17.85 $17.93 $17.61 -1.8%
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores (NAICS 44131)
Total Employees 332.5 337.4 338.6 333.4 327.1 321.7 324.5 328.7 327.7 327.7 0.0%
Average Hourly Wage (non-supervisory) $9.84 $10.23 $10.67 $11.22 $11.43 $11.58 $11.93 $12.29 $12.56 $12.74 1.4%
Tire Dealers (NAICS 44132)
Total Employees 156.2 158.5 160.0 159.7 158.1 158.0 162.0 162.1 166.2 169.7 2.1%
Average Hourly Wage (non-supervisory) $11.03 $11.43 $11.89 $12.30 $12.47 $12.74 $12.94 $13.57 $14.01 $14.38 2.6%
Gasoline Stations (NAICS 447)
Total Employees 961.3 943.5 935.7 925.3 895.9 882.0 875.6 871.1 864.1 861.2 -0.3%
Average Hourly Wage (non-supervisory) $7.56 $7.84 $8.05 $8.27 $8.56 $8.72 $8.84 $8.92 $8.99 $9.20 2.3%
Automotive Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 8111)
Total Employees 828.3 864.2 888.1 903.9 899.6 894.2 890.6 886.1 886.7 888.0 0.1%
Average Hourly Wage (non-supervisory) $11.60 $11.97 $12.45 $12.94 $13.31 $13.51 $13.68 $14.11 $14.31 $14.71 2.8%
Total Aftermarket Employment 4,592.1 4,679.9 4,734.1 4,669.4 4,612.7 4,560.2 4,542.8 4,531.7 4,494.4 4,450.8 -1.0%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Note: Historical data have been revised.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Note: Historical data have been revised.
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Aftermarket Retail Channels (Estimated Number of Outlets)
Growth Rate
Outlet Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007* 2001/2007
Auto Parts Stores 35,238 35,590 35,357 35,405 35,690 35,850 36,084 0.4%
Tire Dealers 17,886 17,717 17,776 17,872 17,952 18,219 18,395 0.5%
Department Stores 5,559 5,626 5,125 5,086 5,156 5,055 5,012 -1.7%
Discount Stores 6,370 6,518 6,463 6,502 6,565 7,066 7,265 2.2%
Hardware Stores and Home Centers 29,046 28,375 27,854 27,433 27,374 27,278 27,272 -1.0%
Grocery and Convenience Stores 109,391 110,756 110,347 110,867 111,037 110,907 110,077 0.1%
Drug Stores 40,169 39,999 39,734 41,175 42,248 43,125 43,464 1.3%
Warehouse Clubs 4,540 4,483 4,276 4,126 4,195 4,327 4,369 -0.6%
Notes: * Preliminary
Historical data have been revised.
Not all department, hardware, home center, grocery, convenience, drug and warehouse club stores sell automotive products.
Source: AAIA, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Aftermarket Service Channels (Estimated Number of Outlets)
Compound Annual
Growth Rate
Outlet Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007* 2001/2007
Motor Vehicle Dealers1 22,150 21,800 21,725 21,650 21,640 21,495 21,200 -0.7%
General Repair Garages2 76,552 76,884 76,707 76,745 76,614 77,094 76,968 0.1%
Specialty Repair Shops2 11,867 11,745 11,564 11,332 10,992 10,545 10,196 -2.5%
Gasoline Stations2 108,047 108,010 107,628 106,841 106,393 106,107 105,874 -0.3%
Oil Change and Lubrication Shops2 6,767 7,055 7,429 7,626 7,735 7,730 7,733 2.2%
Independent Body Shops2 37,486 37,453 37,229 37,048 36,818 36,649 36,508 -0.4%
Notes: * Preliminary
Historical data have been revised.
Some channels listed in the "Aftermarket Retail Channels" table include outlets that also perform automotive service.
Source: Sources: 1 NADA Industry Analysis Division
2 Bureau of Labor Statistics
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