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INTRODUCTION The Lang Aftermarket Annual 2016, the sixteenth in a series of annual reports by Lang Marketing, provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. aftermarket and presents information and analysis available from no other source. This report is divided into l8 sections, each containing unique information on the status and trends of the U.S. aftermarket, based on original research and analysis by Lang Marketing. Sections are identified at the top of each page: * Aftermarket Highlights * Executive Summary * Aftermarket Size * Product Sales Analysis 2014 * Service Market * Service Outlet Market Performance * Do-It-Yourself Market * Do-It-Yourself Outlet Performance * Aftermarket Analysis by Type of Vehicle * Vehicle Age * Distribution Channels * Aftermarket Outlet Analysis * Purchased Service (Labor) * Vehicle Analysis * Accessories/Specialty Equipment * Market Dynamics * Glossary * Appendix All product and market analysis is at user-price. This is the price paid by ultimate consumers of aftermarket products and services, be the consumer a Do-It-Yourself purchaser, a customer having a mechanic install products, or a Service outlet or other commercial end-user consuming products. Analysis is in current dollars for each year shown and reflects inflation. In any aftermarket analysis, it is important to specify the products covered. Unless otherwise noted, the following products are not included in this analysis: autobody parts, crash parts, glass, communication equipment, sound accessories, audio equipment, fuel, tires, wheels, and miscellaneous accessories. It should be noted, however, that some of these products are included in the size of the Specialty Equipment market and related analysis in Section XV. Lang Marketing's Aftermarket Annual 2016 provides an overview of the aftermarket never before available. Future editions of The Lang Aftermarket Annual will address emerging issues in the evolving U.S. aftermarket. Special attention will be given to changes in outlet share within the Service and Do-It-Yourself markets, differences in distribution channel performance, volume and segmentation of aftermarket product use, the changing nature of the car and light truck population, as well as other key aftermarket issues and trends. This report was developed to provide the industry with the best overall view of the changing U.S. aftermarket. The Lang Aftermarket Annual 2016 is the most comprehensive report of its kind in the breadth of issues addressed and the depth of analysis presented. Twice-weekly aftermarket analysis is presented in The Lang iReport ®, an electronic publication, which provides information based on original research by Lang Marketing. For a free subscription to The Lang iReport, go to www.LangiReport.com. © 2015 by Lang Marketing Resources, Inc. 2 www.langmarketing.com http://www.LangiReport.com http://www.langmarketing.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Digital Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual 2016

Auto Care Association Market Intelligence Committee
Economic Indicators
Key Economic Indicators
National Debt
Aftermarket Dynamics
Industry Employment
Technician Employment and Wages
What Do Our Members Think?
Auto Care Association – Lang Market Comparison
BCI Summary
State of the Auto Care Industry
U.S. Motor Vehicle Auto Care Industry
Introduction to the Channel Forecast Model
2014 to 2018 Forecast Assumptions
U.S. Motor Vehicle Auto Care Industry
Auto Care Sales History and Forecast 2007 to 2018
Auto Care Sales by Distribution Channel
Auto Care Segmentation
Auto Care Service and Retail Outlets
Auto Care Service and Retail Outlet Analysis
Program Distribution Summary
Retail Distribution Summary
e-Tailing
Financial Benchmarks
Financial Profiles of Select Auto Care Companies
Select Auto Care Transactions
Auto Care Industry
Consumer Profile
Replacement Rates for Motor Vehicle Parts and Jobs
Top 10 Replacement Rate Categories By Vehicle Age
Tool and Equipment
Auto Care Industry Segments
Medium And Heavy Duty Truck Industry
Sales of Replacement Tires
Paint, Body and Equipment
BodyShop Business Industry Profile: 2013-14
U.S. Total Motor Vehicle Population
Vehicle Registrations and Usage
U.S. New Motor Vehicle Registrations
Top 10 Light Vehicle Registrations
Hybrid Vehicles
Vehicle Operating Costs
Miles Driven vs. Gasoline Affordability
Gasoline Affordability and Fuel Consumption
Crude Oil and Diesel Fuel Costs
State Summary Statistics
State Summary Statistics
Global Auto Care Industry
Global Economic and Automotive Data
U. S. Trade Data for Selected Motor Vehicle Products
U. S. Trade Data By Country
Canadian Auto Care Industry
Glossary and Reference
Mexican Auto Care Industry
Chinese Auto Care Industry
Glossary and Terms
NAICS Definitions
Auto Care Data Resources
Auto Care Data Resources
Auto Care Association Market Intelligence
Auto Care Association Market Intelligence
Harmonization of Auto Care Industry Data
2016 Lang Aftermarket Annual
Introduction
Aftermarket Highlights
Executive Summary
Aftermarket Size
Product Sales Analysis
Service Market
Service Market Outlet Performance
Do-It-Yourself Market
Do-It-Yourself Market Outlet Performance
Aftermarket Analysis by Type of Vehicle
Vehicle Age
Distribution Channels
Aftermarket Outlet Analysis
Purchased Service
Vehicle Analysis
Accessories and Specialty Equipment Volume
Market Dynamics
Glossary of Aftermarket Terms
Appendix

Digital Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual 2016