Read the 2018 PARTS Report

Read the 2018 PARTS Report

Now in its 18th year, the Professional Automotive Repair Technician Survey (P.A.R.T.S.) asks repair shops where, how and why they source specific automotive parts and components.

The digital edition of Counterman’s 2018 P.A.R.T.S. report is available for viewing on the Counterman website.

Now in its 18th year, the Professional Automotive Repair Technician Survey (P.A.R.T.S.) asks repair shops where, how and why they source specific automotive parts and components.

This year’s P.A.R.T.S. report includes data on 15 categories:

  • Brake friction
  • Chassis
  • Clutch kits
  • Diesel injectors
  • Fuel pumps
  • Gaskets
  • Ignition coils
  • O2 sensors
  • Oil & air filters
  • Reman air suspension
  • Spark plugs
  • Starters & alternators
  • TPMS
  • Wheel bearings
  • Wiper blades

To view the 2018 P.A.R.T.S. report, click here. Or, browse back issues in the Counterman archive.

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