Shifting gears: Consumers will resume spending on services, but external competition remains a threat
The Oil Change Services market research report provides key industry analysis and industry statistics, measures market size, analyzes current and future industry trends and shows market share for the industry’s largest companies. IBISWorld publishes the largest collection of industry reports so you can see an industry’s supply chain, economic drivers and key buyers and markets.
Market Share of Companies
Industry Statistics & Market Size
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Revenue
$6bn
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Annual Growth 08-13
0.2%
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Annual Growth 13-18
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Profit
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Employment
78,028
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Businesses
6,283
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Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Ready for a change
While the recession caused consumers to delay vehicle maintenance, demand for the industry will return in line with growth in disposable incomes and the number of cars on the road. Firms will look to adapt their services to new vehicles and build strong customer relationships in order to succeed. However, a modest increase in new car sales will cause the average age of the vehicle fleet to drop, hampering demand for industry services... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
The Oil Change Services industry is labor intensive. Minimal capital expenditure is required to operate. The industry is experiencing an increasing level of automation in the form of point-of-sale systems and inventory management software that automate administration functions. Nonetheless, industry operators rely on labor to perform vehicle maintenance services. Wages account for an estimated 25.5% of industry revenue. In 2013, the industry will spend an estimated $0.08 on capital for every dollar spent on labor... purchase to read more
What is the Oil Change Services Industry?
Industry operators change motor oil, lubricate the chassis of automotive vehicles and provide other automotive repair and maintenance services, such as tire rotations and liquid flushes. Unlike auto mechanics, companies in this industry do not provide mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance. Industry operators are also not involved in body, paint, interior and glass repair. Companies that provide car wash services are also not included.
Industry Products
Oil changesCabin air filter servicesTire rotationsTransmission flush services
Industry Activities
Providing automotive oil change and lubrication servicesProviding automotive emissions testing servicesProviding automotive rustproofing and undercoating servicesProviding automotive safety inspection servicesProviding automotive tire repair services (except retreading)Providing diagnostic testing without repair servicesProviding emissions testing with repair servicesSpray-on bed liner installation for trucks
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