Analysts see resilience in the automotive aftermarket, expect growing consumer demand amid record-high new car prices, and an increased pace of dealmaking.

From Wayne Gretzky’s wisdom during the Keynote Breakfast to REPAIR Act momentum – key aftermarket insights from AAPEX 2025

Auto aftermarket roundup: 1. Consumers are buying up used EVs at a discount, 2. EVs are a billion-dollar opportunity, 3. EV repairs are less frequent but have higher margins, 4. EV owners struggle to find repair and maintenance options

Auto aftermarket roundup: 1. M&A heats up in the automotive aftermarket; 2. Global automotive wheels market growing at 4.9% CAGR; 3. Analysts predict AutoZone stock price to move higher.