Online Auto Parts Sales to Break $10 Billion in 2018
Nearly $138 billion in retail sales in 2018 through all sales channels – including traditional retail channels – will be influenced by the internet, due to online activity by consumers and service professionals, according to a new report.
Openbay, eBay Motors Expand Online Parts Sales To Automotive Repair Shops
Openbay announced it has partnered with eBay Motors to enable repair shops to browse a selection of millions of automotive parts and accessories in its online marketplace.
Vertical Development Celebrates 30 Years In Aftermarket Parts Sales
In 30 years, Vertical Development’s reach has grown to include products at each stage of aftermarket parts sales.
UPS Study: Online Auto Parts Sales Accelerate; Shoppers Shift Behaviors
Mobile usage and importance of physical store locations both increase, UPS says.
Newspaper Profiles O’Reilly Auto Parts Sales Associate
Michael Angel Grajeda got his start working on cars with his uncle as a small child.
DIY Auto Parts Sales vs. DIFM
An interesting pattern seems to be emerging. Online auto parts shoppers, while currently a relatively small portion of overall auto parts sales at 6 percent of total industry sales, appear to more likely be DIYers.
Don’t Overlook Aftermarket Auto Parts Sales Opportunities
Many people don’t realize how important good shocks and struts are for good handling, a smooth ride and even braking on rough roads. Today’s anti-lock brake systems and stability control systems can correct for a lot of problems, but worn shocks and struts is not one of them.
Auto Parts Salespeople Rely On A Team
Like all great gangs, our members have code names, and while our names might seem ominous and savage, they are more often a reflection of our one truly unifying characteristic: our sense of humor. Yes, we have a deeply rooted desire to have fun while trying to sell as many auto parts as we can.
Three Auto Parts Categories Account For 50 Percent Of Online Parts Sales
The top three product categories are braking systems (primarily pads and shoes); ignition and engine (fuel pumps, alternators, ignition coils, etc.); and glass, mirrors and lamps. BETHESDA, Md. – In terms of dollars spent on automotive replacement parts through online purchasing, or e-tailing, three categories represent half of the dollar volume in 2013, according to
How Much In Medium-Duty Parts Sales Does Your Operation Do?
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