The European Aftermarket : Companies, Sectors & Trends

Chapter 1

Introduction

• Aftermarket trends

Chapter 2

Trends in Europe

• Market drivers
• Implications
• Value of the aftermarket, 2000 - 2005
• The European aftermarket in 2005

Chapter 3

Key issues facing the European automotive aftermarket

• Block Exemption
• Consolidation: winners and losers
• 'New' distribution channels
• New entrants to the aftermarket:
  • Which sectors?
• Better quality OE products

Chapter 4

European parc

• Overview
• Parc size
• Vehicle age
• Vehicle survival
• Vehicle ownership

Chapter 5

Distribution trends in western Europe

• Overview
• Role of vehicle manufacturers
• Wholesale channels: features and trends
• Retail channels: features and trends
• E-business platforms

Chapter 6

European aftermarket segment trends

• Overview
• Air conditioning
• Batteries
• Braking
• Clutches
• Exhaust systems
• Filters
• Glass
• Lighting
• Rotating electrics
• Shock absorbers
• Spark plugs
• Wipers

Chapter 7

European country aftermarket profiles

7.1 France

• Renault and PSA
• Car parc
  • Size
  • Age
  • Multi-vehicle ownership
  • Vehicle inspections
• Distribution channels
  • 'Free' market share
  • Hypermarkets
  • Buying groups
  • Fast fits
  • EDI

7.2 Germany

• Car parc
• Distribution channels
• Car dealerships
• Independent workshops
• Sales channels
• Wholesale sector
• Fast fits
• Oil change market

7.3 Italy

• Car parc
  • Age
  • Multi-vehicle ownership
• Distribution channels
  • Vehicle repair and service shops
  • Auto centres
  • 'New' distribution channels
  • Small local repair shops
  • Few buying groups

7.4 Spain

• Car parc
• Distribution channels
• Stricter implementation of mandatory government inspection

7.5 UK

• Value of UK aftermarket
• Shift in balance expected
• Changing demand patterns
• Market profile shift
• Major challenges in distribution chain
• Distribution channels

7.6 Other Western European countries

• Belgium
• Scandinavia
• The Netherlands

7.7 A round-up of the Eastern European aftermarket

• Overview
• Market drivers
• Implications

Chapter 8

Vehicle manufacturer profiles

• BMW
• DaimlerChrysler
• Fiat
• Ford
• General Motors
• PSA
• Renault
• Volkswagen Group

Chapter 9

Supplier profiles

• ArvinMeritor
• Behr
• Beru
• Bosal
• Bosch
• Brembo
• Continental Teves
• Dana
• Delphi
• Delco Remy
• Eberspacher
• Exide
• Fiamm
• Federal Mogul
• Hella
• Johnson Controls
• LuK
• Mann & Hummel
• NGK
• Pilkington
• Quinton Hazel
• Saint Gobain
• Sogefi
• Tenneco Automotive
• Tomkins
• TRW
• Valeo
• Visteon
• ZF Sachs

Distributor profiles

• Carat Gruppe
• Temot
• Auto Distribution Group
• Unipart

Fast fit company profile

• Kwik Fit