GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Statistics

Remote work boosts productivity, satisfaction, and online growth in automotive aftermarket.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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53% of automotive retail stores experienced a decline in foot traffic but an increase in online sales due to remote work trends

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630,000 automotive aftermarket employees worked remotely during 2022

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33% of automotive aftermarket companies plan to fully transition to remote work by 2025

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58% of automotive repair shops reported challenges in managing remote teams

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55% of automotive aftermarket companies experienced a decline in office operational costs after shifting to remote or hybrid work

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62% of automotive parts distributors reported challenges in communication and collaboration remotely

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Remote work adoption in the automotive aftermarket correlates with a 15% reduction in greenhouse gases due to decreased commuting

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70% of automotive aftermarket employees working remotely reported better focus and fewer work distractions

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29% of automotive aftermarket companies reported a rise in cyber incidents since transitioning to remote work

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54% of automotive industry respondents believe remote work will become a permanent feature in the aftermarket sector

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61% of automotive aftermarket employees feel that remote work has improved their productivity

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73% of automotive aftermarket companies invest in remote work tools over the next year

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32% of automotive aftermarket companies believe remote work negatively impacts innovation and collaboration

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75% of automotive businesses increased their digital footprint with remote work tools

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40% of automotive aftermarket firms report that remote work has led to a faster onboarding process for new employees

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71% of automotive aftermarket companies reported an increase in remote service calls in 2023

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69% of automotive aftermarket employees believe remote work enhances their ability to access documentation and resources quickly

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61% of automotive aftermarket companies reported that remote work has reduced mandatory business travel by 30%

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17% of automotive aftermarket companies experienced data security breaches attributed to remote work in 2023

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50% of automotive aftermarket vendors plan to increase their investment in remote collaboration tools over the next year

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41% of automotive aftermarket industry professionals feel that remote work leads to better talent retention

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28% of automotive aftermarket companies faced challenges integrating remote work with legacy systems

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67% of automotive aftermarket stakeholders agree that remote work has disrupted traditional supply chain models

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69% of automotive aftermarket firms expressed interest in expanding remote employee collaboration platforms

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23% of automotive aftermarket businesses experienced delays in project completion due to remote work challenges

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52% of automotive parts retailers adopted remote customer service solutions post-pandemic

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The adoption rate of video conferencing tools in the automotive aftermarket rose by 44% in 2023

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27% of automotive aftermarket sales are now conducted through online platforms with remote staff

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42% of automotive aftermarket businesses increased use of automation and remote service tools in 2023

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In 2023, 37% of automotive aftermarket companies expanded cybersecurity measures due to remote work vulnerabilities

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50% of automotive aftermarket service technicians employ remote diagnostic tools to troubleshoot issues

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48% of automotive aftermarket marketing efforts shifted toward digital and remote customer engagement channels

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58% of automotive aftermarket companies saw their customer base grow through online and remote support services

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60% of automotive diagnostics tasks are now performed remotely using connected vehicle data

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47% of automotive aftermarket companies are considering implementing AI-driven remote customer support systems

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38% of automotive aftermarket customer inquiries are now handled via chatbots or virtual assistants

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55% of automotive repair shops use remote scheduling and booking software

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82% of automotive parts suppliers reported increased customer satisfaction after enabling remote support

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35% of automotive aftermarket ecommerce transactions are now handled via remote customer support

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59% of automotive parts retailers deployed remote inventory management solutions in 2023

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63% of automotive service centers utilize remote diagnostic software for vehicle repairs

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36% of automotive aftermarket companies increased their use of virtual reality for remote employee training

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The adoption of cloud-based CRM solutions in the automotive aftermarket increased by 48% in 2023

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54% of automotive aftermarket companies increased investment in remote troubleshooting and virtual diagnostics

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68% of automotive aftermarket companies have incorporated remote work policies since 2020

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45% of automotive aftermarket professionals reported increased productivity due to hybrid work models

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72% of automotive aftermarket managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction

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49% of automotive aftermarket companies increased investment in cybersecurity due to remote work

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40% of automotive parts suppliers found it difficult to maintain supply chain efficiency with increased remote work

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65% of automotive aftermarket employees prefer hybrid work arrangements over fully in-office setups

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84% of automotive aftermarket firms reported improved work-life balance among remote employees

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66% of automotive parts companies increased their use of virtual training programs for employees

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21% of automotive aftermarket organizations report difficulties in maintaining company culture with increased remote work

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44% of automotive aftermarket sales teams work remotely at least 3 days per week

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69% of automotive aftermarket workers agree remote work offers better flexibility to manage personal commitments

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58% of automotive aftermarket companies offer remote technical support training for staff

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76% of automotive aftermarket businesses believe remote work supports better work-life balance

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34% of automotive aftermarket companies reported cyber threats targeting remote workers increased in 2023

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Key Highlights

68% of automotive aftermarket companies have incorporated remote work policies since 2020
45% of automotive aftermarket professionals reported increased productivity due to hybrid work models
52% of automotive parts retailers adopted remote customer service solutions post-pandemic
630,000 automotive aftermarket employees worked remotely during 2022
33% of automotive aftermarket companies plan to fully transition to remote work by 2025
72% of automotive aftermarket managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction
The adoption rate of video conferencing tools in the automotive aftermarket rose by 44% in 2023
58% of automotive repair shops reported challenges in managing remote teams
27% of automotive aftermarket sales are now conducted through online platforms with remote staff
49% of automotive aftermarket companies increased investment in cybersecurity due to remote work
40% of automotive parts suppliers found it difficult to maintain supply chain efficiency with increased remote work
65% of automotive aftermarket employees prefer hybrid work arrangements over fully in-office setups
55% of automotive aftermarket companies experienced a decline in office operational costs after shifting to remote or hybrid work

As the automotive aftermarket industry accelerates into a new era shaped by remote and hybrid work, recent statistics reveal a seismic shift in operational models, productivity, and customer engagement that is transforming how businesses and employees collaborate in the fast-paced world of auto parts and services.

Customer Engagement and Market Challenges

53% of automotive retail stores experienced a decline in foot traffic but an increase in online sales due to remote work trends

Customer Engagement and Market Challenges Interpretation

Despite nearly half of automotive retail stores seeing fewer foot traffic numbers, the surge in online sales driven by remote work trends signals a shift that’s revving the industry’s digital engine even as brick-and-mortar showroom visits stall.

Remote Work and Virtual Collaboration

630,000 automotive aftermarket employees worked remotely during 2022
33% of automotive aftermarket companies plan to fully transition to remote work by 2025
58% of automotive repair shops reported challenges in managing remote teams
55% of automotive aftermarket companies experienced a decline in office operational costs after shifting to remote or hybrid work
62% of automotive parts distributors reported challenges in communication and collaboration remotely
Remote work adoption in the automotive aftermarket correlates with a 15% reduction in greenhouse gases due to decreased commuting
70% of automotive aftermarket employees working remotely reported better focus and fewer work distractions
29% of automotive aftermarket companies reported a rise in cyber incidents since transitioning to remote work
54% of automotive industry respondents believe remote work will become a permanent feature in the aftermarket sector
61% of automotive aftermarket employees feel that remote work has improved their productivity
73% of automotive aftermarket companies invest in remote work tools over the next year
32% of automotive aftermarket companies believe remote work negatively impacts innovation and collaboration
75% of automotive businesses increased their digital footprint with remote work tools
40% of automotive aftermarket firms report that remote work has led to a faster onboarding process for new employees
71% of automotive aftermarket companies reported an increase in remote service calls in 2023
69% of automotive aftermarket employees believe remote work enhances their ability to access documentation and resources quickly
61% of automotive aftermarket companies reported that remote work has reduced mandatory business travel by 30%
17% of automotive aftermarket companies experienced data security breaches attributed to remote work in 2023
50% of automotive aftermarket vendors plan to increase their investment in remote collaboration tools over the next year
41% of automotive aftermarket industry professionals feel that remote work leads to better talent retention
28% of automotive aftermarket companies faced challenges integrating remote work with legacy systems
67% of automotive aftermarket stakeholders agree that remote work has disrupted traditional supply chain models
69% of automotive aftermarket firms expressed interest in expanding remote employee collaboration platforms
23% of automotive aftermarket businesses experienced delays in project completion due to remote work challenges

Remote Work and Virtual Collaboration Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work in the automotive aftermarket industry has driven cost savings, environmental benefits, and increased employee focus, it also presents significant hurdles in communication, cybersecurity, and traditional supply chain disruption—highlighting that in a sector built on engines and in-person expertise, the road to remote transformation is indeed a bumpy but promising ride.

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation

52% of automotive parts retailers adopted remote customer service solutions post-pandemic
The adoption rate of video conferencing tools in the automotive aftermarket rose by 44% in 2023
27% of automotive aftermarket sales are now conducted through online platforms with remote staff
42% of automotive aftermarket businesses increased use of automation and remote service tools in 2023
In 2023, 37% of automotive aftermarket companies expanded cybersecurity measures due to remote work vulnerabilities
50% of automotive aftermarket service technicians employ remote diagnostic tools to troubleshoot issues
48% of automotive aftermarket marketing efforts shifted toward digital and remote customer engagement channels
58% of automotive aftermarket companies saw their customer base grow through online and remote support services
60% of automotive diagnostics tasks are now performed remotely using connected vehicle data
47% of automotive aftermarket companies are considering implementing AI-driven remote customer support systems
38% of automotive aftermarket customer inquiries are now handled via chatbots or virtual assistants
55% of automotive repair shops use remote scheduling and booking software
82% of automotive parts suppliers reported increased customer satisfaction after enabling remote support
35% of automotive aftermarket ecommerce transactions are now handled via remote customer support
59% of automotive parts retailers deployed remote inventory management solutions in 2023
63% of automotive service centers utilize remote diagnostic software for vehicle repairs
36% of automotive aftermarket companies increased their use of virtual reality for remote employee training
The adoption of cloud-based CRM solutions in the automotive aftermarket increased by 48% in 2023
54% of automotive aftermarket companies increased investment in remote troubleshooting and virtual diagnostics

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation Interpretation

As the automotive aftermarket accelerates towards digital dashboards and virtual repairs, it's clear that embracing remote and hybrid solutions isn't just a pit stop—it's now the turbocharged lane to customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity—proving that even in a traditionally hands-on industry, the future is steering sharply toward virtual horsepower.

Workforce and Employee Trends

68% of automotive aftermarket companies have incorporated remote work policies since 2020
45% of automotive aftermarket professionals reported increased productivity due to hybrid work models
72% of automotive aftermarket managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction
49% of automotive aftermarket companies increased investment in cybersecurity due to remote work
40% of automotive parts suppliers found it difficult to maintain supply chain efficiency with increased remote work
65% of automotive aftermarket employees prefer hybrid work arrangements over fully in-office setups
84% of automotive aftermarket firms reported improved work-life balance among remote employees
66% of automotive parts companies increased their use of virtual training programs for employees
21% of automotive aftermarket organizations report difficulties in maintaining company culture with increased remote work
44% of automotive aftermarket sales teams work remotely at least 3 days per week
69% of automotive aftermarket workers agree remote work offers better flexibility to manage personal commitments
58% of automotive aftermarket companies offer remote technical support training for staff
76% of automotive aftermarket businesses believe remote work supports better work-life balance
34% of automotive aftermarket companies reported cyber threats targeting remote workers increased in 2023

Workforce and Employee Trends Interpretation

Despite the automotive aftermarket industry's shift towards remote and hybrid work—boosting productivity, employee satisfaction, and work-life balance—nearly half are navigating heightened cybersecurity threats and supply chain difficulties, indicating that even in a digitally driven shift, maintaining secure and efficient operations remains a tough road ahead.