The average number of repair orders in July increased significantly from the prior month. According to data from IMR, General Repair Shops reported an average of 63.8 repair orders per week in July, compared to just 47, on average each week in June. This brings average repair orders back to levels not seen since January and February.
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Year over year, the average number of repair orders for July is up nearly 3 points --- rising from 61.1 in July 2008 to 63.8 in July 2009.
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About the Author
Amy Antenora
Editor, aftermarketNews
aantenora@babcox.com
With more than a decade of experience in the communications field, Amy has been Editor of aftermarketNews since 2002. Prior to joining Babcox Publications, Amy worked as a general assignment reporter for the West Akron Sun, as a freelance Arts & Entertainment writer for AmericaOnline and also worked in PR for two state Universities.
