Industry Facts
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Motor Vehicle Aftermarket Overview: 2010
The motor vehicle aftermarket is a significant sector of the U.S. economy employing approximately 3.8 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: 2010
U.S. vehicles in operation: 248.6 million
Average vehicle age: 10.6 years
Total miles driven: 3.0 trillion
Average annual miles traveled: 10,380 (in 2009)
Licensed drivers: 210.8 million
Size of U.S. AftermarkeT: 2010
Motor Vehicle Aftermarket: $285.7 billion
Automotive Aftermarket: $215.4 billion
Motor Vehicle Aftermarket was 2.2 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product
Total Aftermarket Growth :
2005 - 3.1%
2006 - 3.9%
2007 - 3.5%
2008 - 0.8%
2009 - 2.4%
2010 - 4.2%
2011 - 4.1% (forecast)
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