Introduction

The aftermarket is a highly competitive and mature marketplace. Over the period 2008 to 2011, trends within the Top 5 European markets will be affected by the economic downturn. This adds further pressure at distribution level and to the competitive landscape.

Scope

*The document provides the market sizes and forecasts of the Top 5 European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK).

*It also explains the market trends lying behind the market dynamics.

Highlights

The Light Vehicle Aftermarket is a huge, but highly competitive marketplace. The relative growth observed at European level masks a significant difference in progress between the Top 5 markets.

Reasons to Purchase

*The perimeter covers 9 distribution channels including OES networks and IAM channels.

*The document covers six product families: Tyres, Service parts, Mechanical parts, Wear & Tear parts, Crash Repair parts and Consumables & Accessories.