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Going Up! Are You Losing a 44% Increase in Sales?

AutoSuccess

That’s just when all the data points were first available, but it’s really important to zoom out to multiple decades so you can see 2008 and COVID in more context. 2008 hit and set the industry back by 10 years of growth, cutting total sales by over 30%. The upside here is that the market data exists. So let’s pull back the curtain!

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From the Magazine: The changing business environment

Auto Service World

Reflecting on past economic downturns, such as the 2008 financial crisis, the aftermarket historically benefited from the inverse relationship between new vehicle sales and tightening credit conditions. For jobbers, strategic planning is critical. However, in recent quarters, this trend has not played out as expected.

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