The automotive aftermarket is evolving – and so are the opportunities. Our latest study “Service Potentials 2024 – Maintenance and Repair of Cars and LCVs in Germany” provides a comprehensive overview of how vehicle inventories, age structures, and customer behaviour are shifting, and what this means for revenues, workshop visits, and channel distribution.

Based on a survey of 5,000 private car owners, this report is an indispensable tool for everyone involved in the aftermarket. Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, or workshop network, you’ll gain the insights you need to shape your strategy for the years ahead.

What’s inside the report

Understand vehicle and age structures:

Which vehicle segments dominate service demand – and how this changes as the average vehicle age increases.Market Situation - Car parc and car age segmentations

Clarify the role of service channels:

How OEM workshops, independent garages, and the DIY segment differ in focus and strengths.

Service potentials total turnover

Identify revenue drivers:

Which factors – from vehicle type and age class to service category – have the biggest impact on revenue per visit and per vehicle.

Revenue per job and vehicle

Compare brand and segment profiles:

How premium, volume, and budget segments differ in cost and performance – and why this matters for your pricing and product strategy.

Service Potentials per vehicle brand

Your benefits at a glance

  • Data-driven orientation and actionable benchmarks

  • In-depth insights into service demand, workshop dynamics, and revenue patterns

  • Strategic implications tailored for management, sales, and business development

Study details

  • Format: PowerPoint charts (PDF)

  • Edition: 2024

  • Data basis: Survey of 5,000 car drivers

  • Languages: English / German

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