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Henry Kurz, an aftermarket shop owner in Brookfield, Wis., is encouraged by reports of an aging auto 'sweet spot.'

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Wisconsin aftermarket shop owner encouraged by aging of 'sweet spot'

Shop owner finds research results consistent with his own experiences.

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Finally some good economic news; aftermarket fundamentals are solid

Consumer appreciation of used vehicles has improved during the recession.

Dec. 11, 2013

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David Portalatin of NPD Group notes that conusmers are holding onto their cars longer and are willing to spend money to maintain them.

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Researcher claims consumer spending to hold strong for the automotive aftermarket at AAPEX Show

NPD Group analyst notes improved confidence overall, but owners continue to keep cars longerBy

Nov. 2, 2012

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David Portalatin of the NPD Group notes that 2013 aftermarket sales fell short of expectations, but the outlook for 2014 has some promise.

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NPD research finds aftermarket ‘sweet spot’ grows

‘Generational shift’ of retiring baby boomers and underemployed millennials challenges aftermarket

Nov. 7, 2013

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New Year’s resolution: keep doing what you have in the past few years but do it better; the OEMs have your number

At the start of a new year, it’s natural to take stock of our prospects for growth and profitability. Looking back on 2012, the glass can be seen as half full, given the slight...

Feb. 11, 2013

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