The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) recently published five market research reports, analyzing trends in the aftermarket industry. Topics range from collision repair and equipment purchasing trends to reports on brakes and filters.

The 2006/2007 Aftermarket Factbook includes statistical tables, charts, analysis and trends in the U.S. and key international markets covering: overall size of the automotive aftermarket; overall size of the heavy-duty aftermarket; key aftermarket segments and more. The Aftermarket eFactbook CD-ROM enables users to "copy and paste" data for presentations, speeches and reports. The eFactbook contains identical content to the award-winning Aftermarket Factbook.
• The 2006 Collision Repair Trends: Industry Statistics & Analysis combines the latest available industry data from original AAIA research, government sources and independent research suppliers about the size and scope of the collision repair segment of the industry and the paint and body equipment aftermarket. Data in the report includes: annual miles driven; roadway congestion; vehicle collisions; and size of the collision repair industry.
• Report on Brakes for the U.S. Automotive Aftermarket and the Report on Filters for the U.S. Automotive Aftermarket contain key findings in a variety of areas, including industry performance, which focuses on the overall industry performance of leading suppliers. The reports also estimate market share, annual growth and the strength of national part brands. The market size and segmentation portions of the reports illustrate the estimated market share among suppliers, and future market trends and the status of pay-on-scan are also detailed.
• The 2006/2007 Equipment Purchasing Trends report is a nationwide survey that gains insight into current and future purchasing decisions of professionals that utilize shop equipment for automotive repair. The report reviews historical data from 2004 and 2006, and analyzes individual repair shop purchases, as well as purchases made by the shop as a whole.
For pricing information or to order a market research publication, contact AAIA at (301) 654-6664 or visit www.aftermarket.org.