MediumMarketSignal detected 1d ago

Record-high vehicle ages shift 46% of service volume to independent aftermarket

Automotive Aftermarket 2025 to 2032: E-Commerce Disruption, EV Transition and the Aging Global Vehicle Fleet
What Changed

Elevated borrowing rates—averaging 7.6% for new and 11.4% for used vehicles—have pushed monthly car payments past $1,000, forcing consumers to retain aging fleets. Consequently, the total U.S. vehicle population has expanded beyond 295 million units. This structural longevity has enabled low-cost Independent Aftermarket (IAM) repair networks to capture a dominant 46.48% share of total service revenue.

At a Glance
Severity
Medium
Likelihood
High
Spend Exposed
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Confidence
95%
Recommended Actions 1

Prioritize IAM vendors over original equipment networks for aging fleets

Leveraging independent networks maximizes cost efficiencies for out-of-warranty corporate and operational vehicle pools.