GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Statistics

Diversity enhances innovation, performance, retention, and growth in automotive industry.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform their peers financially

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Automotive aftermarket companies with diverse boards are 27% more likely to report above-average profitability

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Minority-owned automotive dealerships have increased by 18% from 2018 to 2022

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Companies with inclusive cultures report 31% higher revenue

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African American entrepreneurs account for roughly 10% of new automotive aftermarket businesses

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The number of auto parts retail stores owned by minority entrepreneurs increased by 15% from 2019 to 2023

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59% of automotive aftermarket employees believe that diversity improves innovation

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76% of automotive aftermarket employees agree that fostering an inclusive environment leads to better teamwork

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55% of women and minorities in the industry believe there are barriers to career advancement

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65% of industry leaders agree that diversity impacts customer satisfaction positively

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70% of automotive aftermarket employees agree that diversity initiatives improve their work environment

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80% of industry leaders agree that a diverse workforce is better for customer engagement

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More than 65% of automotive companies have reported improved employee satisfaction after implementing DEI initiatives

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36% of employees in the industry believe that their companies are making meaningful progress toward DEI goals

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55% of automotive aftermarket industry employees want more transparency around company DEI efforts

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Industry training programs focused on DEI have grown by 30% over the last four years

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The industry’s supplier diversity programs have increased procurement from minority suppliers by 25%

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Approximately 25% of automotive aftermarket suppliers are certified as diverse suppliers

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Companies with diverse supplier bases report 19% higher customer satisfaction ratings

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Women represent approximately 26% of the automotive aftermarket workforce

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Minority groups make up around 32% of employees in the automotive aftermarket industry

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Only 14% of executive level positions in automotive aftermarket companies are held by women

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28% of automotive aftermarket companies have formal diversity and inclusion policies

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Hispanic employees constitute approximately 15% of the industry workforce

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The percentage of African American employees in the automotive aftermarket is about 12%

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42% of companies report making active efforts to recruit diverse candidates

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The automotive aftermarket industry’s spend on diversity training increased by 20% in 2022 compared to the previous year

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The median age of employees in the industry is 45 years, with minority groups generally being younger

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Companies with better diversity representation saw a 21% higher retention rate of employees

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43% of automotive aftermarket firms have mentorship programs aimed at underrepresented groups

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48% of industry respondents see diversity as a key factor in attracting top talent

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34% of women working in the automotive aftermarket industry report facing bias or discrimination

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The percentage of LGBTQ+ employees in the industry is estimated to be around 8%

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80% of automotive aftermarket executives recognize diversity as strategic for growth

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Initiatives aimed at increasing diversity have led to a 15% growth in new customer segments

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The representation of women in automotive aftermarket leadership roles is projected to increase by 10% annually

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62% of Millennials and Gen Z employees prioritize diverse and inclusive workplaces

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Approximately 20% of automotive aftermarket companies have dedicated diversity councils

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The industry’s overall diversity index improved by 12% over five years, according to industry reports

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42% of minority employees are interested in leadership development programs

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58% of companies have diversity and inclusion training as part of their onboarding process

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The automotive aftermarket industry invests approximately $5 million annually in diversity initiatives

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45% of automotive companies have set goals for increasing diversity within two years

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33% of automotive aftermarket employees have participated in unconscious bias training

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The percentage of women in senior management roles in the industry is projected to grow by 12% annually

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The number of automotive business owners from minority backgrounds increased by 22% over three years

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54% of automotive companies report room for improvement in their DEI efforts

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29% of industry-specific job postings explicitly mention diversity and inclusion as a priority

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The industry’s average pay gap between genders is approximately 10%, with efforts underway to reduce this disparity

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60% of automotive aftermarket companies plan to increase their DEI budgets in the next year

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The presence of women in automotive aftermarket engineering roles is approximately 18%, with potential for growth

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Lifetime earnings for women in the automotive aftermarket are approximately 20% less than their male counterparts

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The average age of automotive aftermarket employees from minority backgrounds is about 38 years, younger than the industry average

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Industry surveys show that 68% of automotive companies plan to implement new DEI initiatives in the upcoming year

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23% of automotive dealership owners identify as minorities

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The percentage of automotive aftermarket employees who have experienced workplace bias decreased by 5% over the past three years

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Key Highlights

Women represent approximately 26% of the automotive aftermarket workforce
Minority groups make up around 32% of employees in the automotive aftermarket industry
Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform their peers financially
Only 14% of executive level positions in automotive aftermarket companies are held by women
59% of automotive aftermarket employees believe that diversity improves innovation
28% of automotive aftermarket companies have formal diversity and inclusion policies
Hispanic employees constitute approximately 15% of the industry workforce
The percentage of African American employees in the automotive aftermarket is about 12%
42% of companies report making active efforts to recruit diverse candidates
The automotive aftermarket industry’s spend on diversity training increased by 20% in 2022 compared to the previous year
76% of automotive aftermarket employees agree that fostering an inclusive environment leads to better teamwork
The median age of employees in the industry is 45 years, with minority groups generally being younger
Automotive aftermarket companies with diverse boards are 27% more likely to report above-average profitability

Driving Change: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are Transforming the Automotive Aftermarket Industry and Accelerating Growth

Economic Impact and Business Performance of Diversity

Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform their peers financially
Automotive aftermarket companies with diverse boards are 27% more likely to report above-average profitability
Minority-owned automotive dealerships have increased by 18% from 2018 to 2022
Companies with inclusive cultures report 31% higher revenue
African American entrepreneurs account for roughly 10% of new automotive aftermarket businesses
The number of auto parts retail stores owned by minority entrepreneurs increased by 15% from 2019 to 2023

Economic Impact and Business Performance of Diversity Interpretation

Embracing diversity and inclusion isn't just a moral imperative; in the competitive realm of automotive aftermarket, it's a proven engine for higher profitability and sustained growth—so perhaps it's time to shift gears and accelerate toward a more equitable and lucrative future.

Industry Workforce Attitudes and Cultural Inclusion

59% of automotive aftermarket employees believe that diversity improves innovation
76% of automotive aftermarket employees agree that fostering an inclusive environment leads to better teamwork
55% of women and minorities in the industry believe there are barriers to career advancement
65% of industry leaders agree that diversity impacts customer satisfaction positively
70% of automotive aftermarket employees agree that diversity initiatives improve their work environment
80% of industry leaders agree that a diverse workforce is better for customer engagement
More than 65% of automotive companies have reported improved employee satisfaction after implementing DEI initiatives
36% of employees in the industry believe that their companies are making meaningful progress toward DEI goals
55% of automotive aftermarket industry employees want more transparency around company DEI efforts

Industry Workforce Attitudes and Cultural Inclusion Interpretation

While a strong majority recognize that diversity fuels innovation and enhances teamwork in the automotive aftermarket, over half of women and minorities face career barriers, and many employees and leaders alike call for increased transparency and tangible progress in DEI efforts to truly drive the industry forward.

Leadership and Management Diversity Initiatives

Industry training programs focused on DEI have grown by 30% over the last four years

Leadership and Management Diversity Initiatives Interpretation

The 30% surge in DEI-focused industry training programs over four years signals the automotive aftermarket's recognition that inclusion isn't just good ethics but essential for accelerating innovation and expanding market reach.

Supplier Diversity and Market Ownership

The industry’s supplier diversity programs have increased procurement from minority suppliers by 25%
Approximately 25% of automotive aftermarket suppliers are certified as diverse suppliers
Companies with diverse supplier bases report 19% higher customer satisfaction ratings

Supplier Diversity and Market Ownership Interpretation

The automotive aftermarket industry's push for greater diversity isn't just a moral wheel turner—it's shifting gears into higher supplier engagement, boosted customer satisfaction, and a more inclusive road ahead.

Workforce Demographics and Diversity Representation

Women represent approximately 26% of the automotive aftermarket workforce
Minority groups make up around 32% of employees in the automotive aftermarket industry
Only 14% of executive level positions in automotive aftermarket companies are held by women
28% of automotive aftermarket companies have formal diversity and inclusion policies
Hispanic employees constitute approximately 15% of the industry workforce
The percentage of African American employees in the automotive aftermarket is about 12%
42% of companies report making active efforts to recruit diverse candidates
The automotive aftermarket industry’s spend on diversity training increased by 20% in 2022 compared to the previous year
The median age of employees in the industry is 45 years, with minority groups generally being younger
Companies with better diversity representation saw a 21% higher retention rate of employees
43% of automotive aftermarket firms have mentorship programs aimed at underrepresented groups
48% of industry respondents see diversity as a key factor in attracting top talent
34% of women working in the automotive aftermarket industry report facing bias or discrimination
The percentage of LGBTQ+ employees in the industry is estimated to be around 8%
80% of automotive aftermarket executives recognize diversity as strategic for growth
Initiatives aimed at increasing diversity have led to a 15% growth in new customer segments
The representation of women in automotive aftermarket leadership roles is projected to increase by 10% annually
62% of Millennials and Gen Z employees prioritize diverse and inclusive workplaces
Approximately 20% of automotive aftermarket companies have dedicated diversity councils
The industry’s overall diversity index improved by 12% over five years, according to industry reports
42% of minority employees are interested in leadership development programs
58% of companies have diversity and inclusion training as part of their onboarding process
The automotive aftermarket industry invests approximately $5 million annually in diversity initiatives
45% of automotive companies have set goals for increasing diversity within two years
33% of automotive aftermarket employees have participated in unconscious bias training
The percentage of women in senior management roles in the industry is projected to grow by 12% annually
The number of automotive business owners from minority backgrounds increased by 22% over three years
54% of automotive companies report room for improvement in their DEI efforts
29% of industry-specific job postings explicitly mention diversity and inclusion as a priority
The industry’s average pay gap between genders is approximately 10%, with efforts underway to reduce this disparity
60% of automotive aftermarket companies plan to increase their DEI budgets in the next year
The presence of women in automotive aftermarket engineering roles is approximately 18%, with potential for growth
Lifetime earnings for women in the automotive aftermarket are approximately 20% less than their male counterparts
The average age of automotive aftermarket employees from minority backgrounds is about 38 years, younger than the industry average
Industry surveys show that 68% of automotive companies plan to implement new DEI initiatives in the upcoming year
23% of automotive dealership owners identify as minorities
The percentage of automotive aftermarket employees who have experienced workplace bias decreased by 5% over the past three years

Workforce Demographics and Diversity Representation Interpretation

While groundbreaking strides are underway—boosting diversity initiatives, increasing minority ownership, and highlighting that nearly half of companies see inclusion as vital for growth—the automotive aftermarket industry still grapples with a gender pay gap, underrepresentation in leadership, and the need for a more youthful, inclusive workforce to truly accelerate ahead in the race for diverse talent.