Both the percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities and dealership shop sales decreased last year versus pandemic impacted 2020. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the percentage of dealerships operating on-site body shops was down in 2021 versus the previous year. NADA’s research pegs the percentage of dealers […]
Percentage of Dealers Operating Auto Body Shops Declined Slightly in 2020
Both the percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities and dealership shop sales decreased last year versus 2019. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the percentage of dealerships operating on-site body shops was down in 2020 versus the previous year. NADA’s research pegs the percentage of dealers operating on-site […]
Dealership Body Shop Sales Up in First Six Months of 2019
While sales are up, NADA mid-year report sees slight decrease in percentage of dealers operating body shops. According to the latest data from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), sales at dealership body shops increased in the first six months of 2019 compared to the same period last year. According to NADA, the total auto […]
Percentage of Dealers Operating Auto Body Shops Declined in 2018
Both the percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities and dealership shop sales decreased last year versus 2017. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the percentage of dealership operating on-site body shops was down in 2018 versus the previous year. NADA’s research pegs the percentage of dealers operating on-site […]
U.S. Auto Dealers Predict New Forms of Mobility to Drive Declines in Vehicle Ownership, Number of Dealerships
According to survey by Cox Automotive, dealers expect steeper decline in personal vehicle ownership than consumers. Auto dealers and consumers are more closely aligned on the future of mobility than many industry experts might imagine with both expecting significant reductions in personal vehicle ownership. In fact, dealers are predicting an even sharper decline in ownership […]
Report Shows Slight Increase in Number of U.S. Auto Dealers
Urban Science released statistics and insights from its 2018 mid-year Automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR), indicating continued stability in the number of automotive dealerships in the United States. As of July 1, 2018, there were 18,252 dealerships (rooftops), a 0.2 percent increase from the January 1, 2018, total of 18,213. The number of franchises, or […]
Percentage of Dealers Operating Auto Body Shops Up in 2017
While the percentage of dealers operating facilities is up, dealership collision repair shop sales decreased last year versus 2016. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the percentage of dealership operating on-site body shops was up in 2017 versus the previous year. NADA’s research pegs the percentage of dealers operating […]
Percentage of Dealers Operating Body Shops Down in 2016
While the percentage of dealers is down, dealership body shop sales increased over last year. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), 37 percent of dealerships featured on-site body shops in 2016, down from 39 percent in 2015 but above the 36 percent in 2014. Based upon the percentages reported […]
Percentage of Dealers Operating Body Shops Flat in 2015
Body shop sales and wholesale parts sales both increased last year. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), 39 percent of dealerships featured on-site body shops in 2015, flat from 2014, but above the 36 percent in 2013. Based upon the percentages reported by NADA, there were approximately 6452 dealers […]
FTC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Workshop on Auto Distribution System
Panels will include representatives of dealers, manufacturers, and firms such as Tesla, Elio and Uber. The Federal Trade Commission has announced the full agenda for its upcoming workshop, “Automobile Distribution: Current Issues and Future Trends.” The all-day event, which will take place on January 19 in Washington, D.C., will explore critical issues in the regulation […]