Industry Facts

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Motor Vehicle Aftermarket Overview

The motor vehicle aftermarket is a significant sector of the U.S. economy employing approximately 4.3 million people. The industry encompasses all products and services purchased for light and heavy duty vehicles after the original sale including replacement parts, accessories, lubricants, appearance products, tires, collision repairs, service repairs as well as the tools and equipment necessary to make the repair.

Marketplace Snapshot
U.S. vehicles in operation: 250.1 million
Average vehicle age: 10.2 years
Total miles driven: 2.9 trillion
Average annual miles traveled: 11,800
Licensed drivers: 210.8 million*

Size of U.S. Aftermarket
Motor Vehicle Aftermarket: $294 billion in 2009

Automotive Aftermarket: $206.6 in 2009

2.2 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product

Total Aftermarket Growth
2005 - 3.1%

2006 - 3.9%

2007 - 3.5%

2008 - 0.7%

2009 - 2.4%

2010 - 3.8%

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