GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Statistics

Automotive aftermarket industry booming; employment, digital tools, and growth expanding rapidly.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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Approximately 68% of aftermarket parts are purchased through independent garages

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The percentage of car owners who perform their own auto repairs is approximately 15%

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The average age of vehicles on the road in the U.S. reached 12.2 years in 2022, increasing the demand for aftermarket parts

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The U.S. automotive aftermarket employs over 4 million people

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Female automotive technicians make up approximately 9% of the auto repair workforce

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The automotive aftermarket industry is expected to reach a value of $442.7 billion by 2024

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The global automotive aftermarket sector is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2021 to 2028

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The aftermarket brake parts segment is expected to account for nearly 20% of the total aftermarket revenue by 2025

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The number of automotive aftermarket service centers in North America exceeds 200,000

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Approximately 35% of automotive repair shops in the U.S. use digital tools for inventory management

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Key Highlights

  • The automotive aftermarket industry is expected to reach a value of $442.7 billion by 2024
  • The U.S. automotive aftermarket employs over 4 million people
  • Approximately 68% of aftermarket parts are purchased through independent garages
  • The global automotive aftermarket sector is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2021 to 2028
  • The percentage of car owners who perform their own auto repairs is approximately 15%
  • The number of automotive aftermarket service centers in North America exceeds 200,000
  • Approximately 35% of automotive repair shops in the U.S. use digital tools for inventory management
  • The average age of vehicles on the road in the U.S. reached 12.2 years in 2022, increasing the demand for aftermarket parts
  • Female automotive technicians make up approximately 9% of the auto repair workforce
  • The aftermarket brake parts segment is expected to account for nearly 20% of the total aftermarket revenue by 2025

With the automotive aftermarket poised to hit $442.7 billion by 2024 and employing over 4 million Americans, understanding the vital HR trends shaping this dynamic industry has never been more crucial.

Consumer Behavior and Ownership Trends

  • Approximately 68% of aftermarket parts are purchased through independent garages
  • The percentage of car owners who perform their own auto repairs is approximately 15%
  • The average age of vehicles on the road in the U.S. reached 12.2 years in 2022, increasing the demand for aftermarket parts

Consumer Behavior and Ownership Trends Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of aftermarket parts fueling independent garages and an aging fleet averaging over 12 years, the automotive aftermarket industry is increasingly driven by seasoned vehicles and skilled mechanics, leaving DIYers and new car owners on the sidelines.

Employment and Workforce Demographics

  • The U.S. automotive aftermarket employs over 4 million people
  • Female automotive technicians make up approximately 9% of the auto repair workforce

Employment and Workforce Demographics Interpretation

Despite powering over 4 million jobs in the U.S. automotive aftermarket, women still represent just about 9% of auto technicians, highlighting a tireless drive towards gender parity in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Market Size and Industry Growth

  • The automotive aftermarket industry is expected to reach a value of $442.7 billion by 2024
  • The global automotive aftermarket sector is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2021 to 2028
  • The aftermarket brake parts segment is expected to account for nearly 20% of the total aftermarket revenue by 2025

Market Size and Industry Growth Interpretation

With the automotive aftermarket projected to hit $442.7 billion by 2024 and brake parts set to steal nearly one-fifth of the revenue by 2025, it's clear that in this industry, stopping is only a matter of time—unless you're on the receiving end of those brake repairs.

Service and Repair Facilities

  • The number of automotive aftermarket service centers in North America exceeds 200,000
  • Approximately 35% of automotive repair shops in the U.S. use digital tools for inventory management

Service and Repair Facilities Interpretation

With over 200,000 service centers thriving in North America and only about a third leveraging digital tools for inventory, the automotive aftermarket stands at a crossroads—embracing innovation to accelerate growth or risking its engine stalling behind tech-savvy competitors.