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The Pulse
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The Pulse: Which Vehicle Makes Account for Most Volume in Independent Repair Shops?
In this installment of The Pulse, we look at data from IMR that shows which vehicle makes account for the most volume at America's independent repair ...
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The Pulse: Reasons for Returns
In this installment of "The Pulse," we offer a snapshot of data from Babcox Research examining the leading reasons for returns at both the jobber and ...
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The Pulse: Brake Friction Market
In this installment of 'The Pulse,' we offer a snapshot of data from Babcox Research examining brake friction from the perspective of technicians.
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The Pulse: Are You Willing to Pay More for Parts that Last Longer?
In this installment of The Pulse, we look at data from IMR that probes whether DIY customers are willing to pay more for parts that last longer.
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The Pulse: Primary Source of Competition for Jobbers
In this installment of "The Pulse," we offer a snapshot of data from Babcox Research examining the primary source of competition for jobbers, from the...
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The Pulse: How Much Women and Men Spend On Vehicle Repair, Maintenance
In this installment of The Pulse, we look at data from IMR that compares the average amount spent by single men and single women on vehicle repair and...
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The Pulse: Economic Outlook by Dr. Tim Nash of Northwood University
In this installment of The Pulse, Dr. Tim Nash, vice president, graduate and specialty programs and dean, DeVos Graduate School of Management, Northwo...
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The Pulse: Repair Shops Whose Shop Dollar Volume Is Less Than $500K
In this installment of "The Pulse," we look at data from IMR that shows the percentage of independent repair shops reporting that their shop dollar vo...
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The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
This week's installment of The Pulse features data from TLG Research (TLGR), measuring price changes during the second quarter of 2010 over the previo...
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The Pulse: Model Years In The Bays
In this installment of "The Pulse," we look at data from IMR that shows the model years that account for the most volume in repair shop bays.
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The Pulse: Rate of Returns
In this installment of "The Pulse," we offer a snapshot of data from Babcox Research examining the rate of returns at the retail and jobber levels.
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The Pulse: DIY Filter Purchases
In this installment of "The Pulse," we look at data from IMR that shows the percentage of filter purchases made via the Internet, by vehicle origin.
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The Pulse: Frequency of Shops Specifying Brand
In this installment of "The Pulse," we offer a snapshot of data from Babcox Research examining the frequency with which shops specify brand in the job...
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The Pulse: DIFM Tire Purchases Made Online
In this installment of "The Pulse," we look at data from IMR that shows the percentage of new tire purchases made via the Internet and installed as Do...
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The Pulse: Why Shops Choose Retailers or Jobbers as a Source
In this installment of "The Pulse," we offer a snapshot of data from Babcox Research examining the various reasons shops choose retailers or jobbers a...
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The Pulse: Average Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Spending by Household Income
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at data from IMR on average yearly spending on vehicle repair and maintenance by household i...
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The Pulse: Distribution of Sales -- Shops vs. DIY
In this installment of "The Pulse," we offer a snapshot of data from Babcox Research on sales trends in the distribution segment.
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The Pulse: Top 10 Reasons Shops are Loyal to a Parts Brand
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at data from IMR Inc. showing the top 10 reasons shops are loyal to a particular brand of pa...
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Wheel Bearings
Fast delivery and best sales reps both dropped in importance from 2008 to 2009, while availability jumped in importance from 23 percent in 2008 to 44 ...
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The Pulse: Diagnostic Tool Usage and Charges
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at data from IMR Inc. showing trends for diagnostic tool usage and charges during each month...
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The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
This week's installment of The Pulse features data from TLG Research (TLGR), measuring price changes in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the thir...
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The Pulse: What Percentage of DIFM Consumers Care about the Brand of Parts Used on their Cars?
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at data from IMR Inc. showing the percentage of consumers who state they care about the bran...
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Starters and Alternators
Fast delivery from the best sales reps is becoming more and more important for techs and shop owners sourcing starters and alternators.
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The Pulse: Average Number of Years Consumers Plan to Hold On to Vehicles
In this installment of "The Pulse," we take a closer look at data from IMR Inc. showing trends related to the length of time consumers said they would...
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The Pulse: How Technicians Source Rotors
Availability is the leading reason shops rely on their "first call" for rotors, according to a recent Counterman survey.
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