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[email protected] Copyright 2016. GROWTH AREA: AUTO MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS STUDY FINDS FEWER DO-IT-YOURSELFERS ADVERTISER NEWS We’ve reported before that vehicle service is an We’ve seen some slowing trends in the furniture increasingly important business for new car dealers—and business recently, but Havertys, with 122 stores in the one that’s seldom advertised. New research from The South and Midwest, was able to stay on the plus side NPD Group verifies that Americans have shifted more of with a 1.2% same-store sales increase for Q3 and a 3.0% their vehicle maintenance and repairs to a professional. increase in comp stores’ sales written. The company reports Convenience is the leading reason for the transition, strong business around major holidays pulled down by followed by having the right tools for the job. “ebbing during the remaining periods.” Year-to-date comps Consumer preference is highest for car dealerships are now up 1.9%......Automotive News notes that Jeep’s when it comes to simple jobs such as changing oil, fluids, or year-to-year decline in September was the first minus wiper blades, and advanced jobs such for that brand since September 2013. as replacing starters, brake pads, or And the drop came despite aggressive spark plugs; but consideration steadily incentives, going as high as $7,000 on declines as the vehicle ages.