This well-read survey analyzes 29 product categories as reported from the national chains. The report (published in April 2002) includes analysis of 2001 sales performance, gross margins, annual turns, national brands carried, 2002 projections and retail chain market share. The following categories were surveyed in our last study: Additives, Air fresheners, Antifreeze/coolant, Appearance/maintenance, Auxiliary lighting, Batteries, Battery chargers, Brakes, Car covers, Chassis products, Dash covers, Diagnostic tools, Engine treatment, Exhaust parts, Filters, Floor mats, Hand cleaners, Hood shields, Motor oil, Running boards, Spark plugs, Surface protectants, Tire care, Tire inflators, Touch-up paint, Water pumps, Waxes & polishes, Window film and Wiper blades.
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Car Care Center Study Overview/Methodology
Additives
Air Fresheners
Antifreeze/coolants
Appearance/maintenance
Auxiliary lighting
Batteries
Battery chargers
Brakes
Car covers
Chassis
Dash covers
Diagnostic tools
Engine treatment
Exhaust parts
Filters
Floor mats
Hand cleaners
Hood shields
Motor oil
Running boards
Spark plugs
Surface protectants
Tire care
Tire inflators
Touch-up paint
Water pumps
Waxes & polishes
Window film
Wiper blades
To see results from our 2001 Car Care Center Study (published in April 2001) click here
