1. Automotive Aftermarket in North America to 2016
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Published:August 2012
No. of Pages: 410
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This study analyzes the automotive aftermarket in North America. It presents historical demand
data (2001, 2006, 2011) and forecasts for 2016 and 2021 by country, product (e.g., transmission,
engine, filters, brake, steering and suspension, drivetrain, fuel system, exhaust and emissions
system, cooling system, tires, window and glass, batteries, ignition, lighting, spark plugs,
electronics, entertainment, security), and service performer. The study also considers market
environment factors, evaluates company market shares and profiles industry participants.
Demand to increase 3.2% per annum through 2016
The North American light vehicle aftermarket is projected to grow 3.2 percent annually to $85.5
billion in 2016. Gains will be fueled by the expansion in size and increasing age of the North
American light vehicle fleet, which includes a rising number of vehicles in prime aftermarket
service age: five to ten years for many components. Additionally, as the regional economy
improves and unemployment rates decrease, average miles driven per vehicle will climb along
with travel to and from work.
Continuing improvements in vehicle component durability will prevent sales from rising more
rapidly through 2016, as will increased monitoring of vehicle systems by advanced onboard
electronics, alerting owners of any performance issues. This will reduce the need to make major
repairs, although these losses will be offset somewhat by the ensuing maintenance work and
sales of minor repair parts. Increasing price pressures from aftermarket parts sourced from low
labor cost countries will also dampen sales growth in dollar terms.
Electronic products to be fastest growing segment
The fastest growth among the major aftermarket product segments will be registered by electronic
products. Suppliers of items such as controls, modules, and sensors will be the beneficiaries of the
further development of advanced vehicle systems and the rising amount of electronic content
found in light vehicles. Mechanical products -- which include automotive filters, brake parts,
drivetrain components, engine hard parts, and transmissions -- will continue to be the largest
aftermarket segment, accounting for 38 percent of all sales in 2016. Demand gains will be

2. tempered by the rising quality of these already highly durable mechanical products.
Aftermarket sales of exterior and structural products are forecast to grow in line with the overall
market through 2016, decelerating from the 2006 to 2011 period. Increased demand for higher
priced items like performance tires and advanced glass products, including solar control windows
and electrochromic mirrors, will help spur this rise. Value gains will be restricted, however, by
improved tire quality and moderating raw material costs. Electrical parts are expected to record a
similar rise in demand, limited by the long useful life of many products in this segment and
stabilizing raw material prices, which will reduce inflationary pressures and market increases in
dollar terms.
Professional service providers to dominate sales
Professional service providers account for the vast majority of demand for light vehicle aftermarket
parts, representing 85 percent of total sales in 2011. The professional service provider market is
expected to see faster growth than the doit- yourself (DIY) market through 2016 due to the
increasing complexity of modern vehicle systems and components, which makes it more difficult
for DIYers to do some types of maintenance and repair work.
COMPANY PROFILES
Profiles 44 competitors in the North American industry, such as Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper
Tire & Rubber, Federal-Mogul, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Johnson Controls and Michelin
Additional Information
Historical data for 2001, 2006, and 2011 and forecasts to the years 2016 and 2021 are provided in
current US dollars (including inflation) for sales of automotive aftermarket products in North
America. Forecasts are also provided by country (US, Canada, and Mexico) and by major
aftermarket service performer (garages and service stations, automobile dealerships, specialists,
other professionals, and consumers/do-it-yourselfers). A demand model based on consumer
repair frequencies was utilized to develop the wholesale revenues used in this report, in order to
take into account the large and growing used and rebuilt parts industries. Because the aftermarket
data in this study are valued at the manufacturers’ level, they may understate other sources that
value the market at the retail or some intermediate level. The term “demand” -- used
interchangeably with “sales,” “market,” and “consumption” -- is defined as all shipments from North
American production sites, plus imports minus exports.
Corporate sales figures and related sales represent estimates based on consultation with multiple
sources. Macroeconomic and demographic indicators presented in this study were obtained from
The Freedonia Group Consensus Forecasts dated June 2012. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
historical data are derived from the national income and products accounts from the Organisation

3. for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). GDP forecasts are developed from a
consensus of public agencies and private firms.
All estimates of gross domestic product and components of GDP are done in terms of constant
purchasing power parity in a benchmark year (2010) that is one year before the base year (2011)
used in this study. Purchasing power parity GDP estimates for the benchmark year are obtained
from the OECD, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. These purchasing power
parity GDP estimates for the benchmark year are based on gross domestic product data
expressed in the individual countries’ local currency, which are then converted to US dollars by
valuing each country’s output at US prices in the benchmark year. This approach values the same
physical output at a consistent price for all countries, thereby reducing the distorting influence of
different price levels in the different countries. The alternative approach of using exchange rates to
convert local currency GDP to US dollars would tend to overvalue the output of countries with high
average price levels and undervalue the output of countries with low average price levels, because
exchange rate conversions only partially reflect the relative prices for goods and services that are
domestically consumed and invested. Furthermore, factors other than relative prices, such as
demand and supply in currency markets, interest rates, and capital flows, affect exchange rates.
Once the GDP values for a country are estimated for the benchmark year, we then calculate
inflation-adjusted GDP for all other years for that country based on historical and forecast growth
rates of GDP expressed in inflationadjusted units of that country’s local currency. This approach
ensures that the GDP series for any given country is an accurate index of changes in
inflationadjusted GDP for that country. However, it also implicitly assumes that the price structures
across countries do not change from those of the benchmark year. Therefore, caution should be
used in comparing the relative GDP of countries in years other than the benchmark year. If the
ratio of prices across two countries in a given year differs from the ratio of prices across those
countries in the benchmark year, then the change in the relative sizes of those two economies as
measured will not accurately reflect changes in output.
The benchmark year is chosen to be one year prior to the base year for the study for reasons of
data availability. One benefit of that choice is that the ratio of prices across countries in the base
year is usually similar to that in the benchmark year. Therefore, the ratio of real GDP between two
countries in the base year of 2011 is generally a reasonably accurate representation of the relative
sizes of their economies.
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Major points covered in Table of Contents of this report include
Table Of contents
INTRODUCTION

4. I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT 4
General 4
Macroeconomic Environment 6
United States 8
Canada 10
Mexico 12
Light Vehicle Supply & Demand Dynamics 13
United States 16
Canada 19
Mexico 20
Automotive Industry Trends 22
United States 23
Canada 25
Mexico 26
Aftermarket Forces at Work 28
Vehicle Quality Improvements 32
Vehicle Mileage Trends 33
Average Vehicle Age 35
Accident Trends 37
Pricing Trends 39
Technology & Materials Trends 41
Legal & Regulatory Trends 44
Foreign Trade & International Issues 47
Global Supply & Demand Trends 48
Trends in Foreign Trade 50
III. AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET BY COUNTRY 53
General 53
United States 55
Canada 59
Mexico 62
IV. MECHANICAL PRODUCT AFTERMARKET 65
General 65
Transmissions & Parts 68
Transmissions 72
Parts 74
Engines & Parts 75
Engines, Blocks, & Cylinder Heads 79
Pistons & Rings 81

5. Valves, Seats, & Related 82
Bearings 84
Camshafts 85
Other 86
Filters 87
Oil Filters 90
Air Intake Filters 92
Fuel Filters 93
Cabin Air Filters 95
Other 96
Brake Parts 97
Shoes, Pads, & Linings 101
Rotors 102
Calipers & Cylinders 103
Drums 104
Anti-Lock Brake System Components 105
Other 106
Steering & Suspension Components 107
Shock Absorbers & Struts 110
Tie Rod Ends 111
Ball Joints 112
Power Steering Pumps 112
Power Steering Hose Assemblies 113
Other 114
Drivetrain Components 115
Axles & Parts 117
Wheels & Hubs 118
Clutch Assemblies 119
Constant Velocity Joints 120
Drive Shafts 121
Universal Joints 122
Other 123
Fuel System Components 123
Fuel Injection Products 125
Fuel Pumps 127
Carburetors & Parts 128
Other 128
Exhaust & Emissions System Components 129
Mufflers 131
Pipes 132
Catalytic Converters 133
Other 135

6. Cooling System Components 135
Radiators & Parts 137
Water Pump Assemblies 139
Thermostats 140
Other 140
Air Conditioning System Components 141
Compressors 143
Condensers 144
Blower Motors 145
Other 145
V. EXTERIOR & STRUCTURAL PRODUCT
AFTERMARKET 147
General 147
Tires 149
Wiper Blades 153
Windows & Glass 155
Laminated Safety Glass 157
Tempered Safety Glass 159
Mirrors 159
Solar Control & Other 160
Other 161
VI. ELECTRICAL PRODUCT AFTERMARKET 164
General 164
Batteries 166
Ignition Systems & Parts 170
Starters 172
Ignition Harnesses, Cables, & Coils 173
Distributors & Parts 174
Other 174
Lighting Equipment 175
Headlamps & Bulbs 177
Parking, Tail, & Interior 178
Spot, Fog, & Auxiliary 179
Charging Equipment 180
Spark Plugs 182
Other 184
VII. ELECTRONIC PRODUCT AFTERMARKET 187
General 187
Electronic Controls, Modules, & Sensors 190

7. Engine & Drivetrain 192
Safety 193
Anti-Lock Brakes, Traction, & Stability Control 195
Airbags 196
Tire Pressure 197
Telematics, Navigation, & Instrumentation 198
Comfort & Convenience 199
Emissions Control Sensors 200
Automotive Entertainment 202
Sound Systems 204
Video & Multimedia Systems 205
Security Systems 205
Remote/Wireless 207
Vehicle Recovery Systems 208
Local 209
VIII. AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET BY PERFORMER 211
General 211
Professional 214
Specialists 217
Garages & Service Stations 219
Automobile Dealerships 220
Other 223
Consumer/DIY 225
IX. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE 228
General 228
Industry Composition 229
Market Share 232
Tires 238
Non-Tire Products 239
Product Development & Manufacturing 240
Marketing 241
Distribution 243
Strategic Partnerships 245
Mergers, Acquisitions, & Industry Restructuring 253
Financial Issues & Requirements 260
Company Profiles 261
ACDelco, see General Motors
Advance Auto Parts Incorporated 262
ADVICS, see Aisin Seiki and DENSO
Affinia Group Incorporated 264

8. Airtex Products, see UCI Holdings
Aisin Seiki Company Limited 267
ArvinMeritor, see Meritor
ASC Industries, see UCI Holdings
Associated Fuel Pump Systems, see Bosch (Robert) and
DENSO
Automotive Components Holdings, see Ford Motor
Autopart International, see Advance Auto Parts
Autoparts Holdings Limited 271
AutoZone Incorporated 273
Balkamp, see Genuine Parts
BERU Systems, see BorgWarner
BorgWarner Incorporated 274
Bosch (Robert) GmbH 279
Bridgestone Corporation 284
Canadian Tire Corporation 287
Champion Laboratories, see UCI Holdings
Chrysler Group LLC 289
Continental AG 290
ContiTech, see Continental
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company 297
Cooper-Standard Holdings Incorporated 299
Corporacion de Occidente, see Cooper Tire & Rubber
Dana Holding Corporation 302
Delphi Automotive plc 305
DENSO Corporation 309
East Penn Manufacturing Company Incorporated 313
Eaton Corporation 314
EDC Automotive, see Cooper-Standard Holdings
Exide Technologies 315
Federal-Mogul Corporation 318
Ford Motor Company 322
Forecast Trading, see Standard Motor Products
Fuyao Glass Industry Group Company Limited 325
Gates, see Tomkins
General Motors Company 326
Genuine Parts Company 329
GETRAG, see GKN
GKN plc 331
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 334
GTY Tire, see Continental
Guardian Industries Corporation 337

9. Haldex Traction Systems, see BorgWarner
Honeywell International Incorporated 340
J&K Car Electronics, see JVC KENWOOD
Johnson Controls Incorporated 343
JVC KENWOOD Corporation 346
Meritor Incorporated 348
Michelin Group 349
Morse TEC, see BorgWarner
National Automotive Parts Association, see Genuine Parts
Niles, see Valeo
Nippon Sheet Glass Company Limited 352
Nishikawa Standard, see Cooper-Standard Holdings
OSRAM, see Siemens
Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack 354
Pilkington North America, see Nippon Sheet Glass
Pioneer Corporation 357
Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC 358
Purolator Filters NA, see Bosch (Robert)
Quaker City Motor Parts, see Genuine Parts
Siemens AG 360
Sony Corporation 363
SRG Global, see Guardian Industries
Standard Motor Products Incorporated 365
Tenneco Incorporated 368
Tomkins Limited 370
Trico Products Incorporated 373
TRW Automotive Holdings Corporation 374
UAP, see Genuine Parts
UCI Holdings Limited 378
Valeo SA 382
Valeo Sylvania, see Siemens and Valeo
Veyance Technologies Incorporated 386
Visteon Corporation 387
Wells Vehicle Electronics, see UCI Holdings
WIX Filtration, see Affinia Group
ZF Lenksysteme, see Bosch (Robert)
Additional Companies in the North American Automotive
Aftermarket 391
List Of Tables
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

10. Summary Table 3
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
1 North America: Macroeconomic Environment 8
2 United States: Macroeconomic Environment 10
3 Canada: Macroeconomic Environment 11
4 Mexico: Macroeconomic Environment 13
5 North America: Light Vehicle Overview 16
6 United States: Light Vehicle Overview 19
7 Canada: Light Vehicle Overview 20
8 Mexico: Light Vehicle Overview 21
9 World Light Vehicle Aftermarket by Region 50
SECTION III -- AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET BY
COUNTRY
1 North America: Automotive Aftermarket by Product & Country 55
2 Automotive Aftermarket in the United States by Product 59
3 Automotive Aftermarket in Canada by Product 61
4 Automotive Aftermarket in Mexico by Product 64
SECTION IV -- MECHANICAL PRODUCT AFTERMARKET
1 Mechanical Product Aftermarket in North America by Product
& Country 67
2 Transmission & Part Aftermarket in North America by Product
& Country 72
3 Engine & Part Aftermarket in North America by Product
& Country 78
4 Automotive Filter Aftermarket in North America by Product
& Country 90
5 Brake Part Aftermarket in North America by Product
& Country 100
6 Steering & Suspension Component Aftermarket
in North America by Product & Country 109
7 Drivetrain Component Aftermarket in North America
by Product & Country 117
8 Fuel System Component Aftermarket in North America
by Product & Country 125
9 Exhaust & Emissions Component Aftermarket
in North America by Product & Country 131
10 Cooling System Component Aftermarket in North America
by Product & Country 137
11 Air Conditioning System Component Aftermarket
in North America by Product & Country 143
SECTION V -- EXTERIOR & STRUCTURAL PRODUCT
AFTERMARKET

11. 1 Exterior & Structural Product Aftermarket in North America
by Product & Country 149
2 Automotive Replacement Tire Demand in North America
by Country 153
3 Automotive Wiper Blade Aftermarket in North America
by Country 155
4 Automotive Window & Glass Aftermarket in North America
by Product & Country 157
5 Other Exterior & Structural Product Aftermarket
in North America by Country 163
SECTION VI -- ELECTRICAL PRODUCT AFTERMARKET
1 Electrical Product Aftermarket in North America by Product
& Country 166
2 Automotive Battery Aftermarket in North America by Product
& Country 170
3 Ignition System & Part Aftermarket in North America
by Product & Country 172
4 Automotive Lighting Equipment Aftermarket in North America
by Product & Country 177
5 Automotive Charging Equipment Aftermarket in North America
by Country 182
6 Spark Plug Aftermarket in North America by Country 184
7 Other Automotive Electrical Product Aftermarket
in North America by Country 186
SECTION VII -- ELECTRONIC PRODUCT AFTERMARKET
1 Electronic Product Aftermarket in North America by Product
& Country 190
2 Electronic Control, Module, & Sensor Aftermarket
in North America by Product & Country 192
3 Automotive Entertainment Aftermarket in North America
by Product & Country 204
4 Electronic Security System Aftermarket in North America
by Product & Country 207
SECTION VIII -- AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET BY
PERFORMER
1 Automotive Aftermarket in North America by Performer 214
2 Professional Automotive Aftermarket in North America
by Performer 216
3 Specialist Automotive Aftermarket in North America 218
4 Garage & Service Station Automotive Aftermarket
in North America 220
5 Automobile Dealership Automotive Aftermarket

12. in North America 223
6 Other Professional Provider Automotive Aftermarket
in North America 225
7 Consumer/DIY Automotive Aftermarket in North America 227
SECTION IX -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 North America: Automotive Aftermarket Sales
by Company, 2011 231
2 Selected Cooperative Agreements 248
3 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures 256
List Of Charts
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
1 United States: Light Vehicle Production by Company, 2011 25
2 Canada: Light Vehicle Production by Company, 2011 26
3 Mexico: Light Vehicle Production by Company, 2011 28
4 Porter’s Five Forces Model for the North American Automotive
Parts Aftermarket 32
5 North America: Light Vehicle Miles Traveled, 2001-2011 34
6 North America: Average Light Vehicle Miles Traveled,
2001-2011 35
7 North America: Average Light Vehicle Age, 2001-2011 36
8 North America: Light Vehicles Involved in Accidents,
2001-2011 37
9 North America: Light Vehicles Involved in Accidents
per Thousand Vehicles in Use, 2001-2011 38
SECTION IX -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 North America: Automotive Aftermarket Market Share, 2011 234
2 North America: Automotive Tire Aftermarket Market Share,
2011 238
3 North America: Automotive Non-Tire Product
Aftermarket Market Share, 2011 239
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