Optimistic Outlook for the Auto Aftermarket, Yet Headwinds Remain. Here’s What to Know.
We enter 2026 with healthy optimism for the automotive aftermarket sector given the combination of resilient consumer health and easing interest rates, while new and used vehicle affordability challenges continue to push drivers to support their aging vehicles longer. Despite the generally positive view, headwinds continue as consumers’ personal balance sheets remain stretched, pressuring discretionary spending.
Against this backdrop, our latest report highlights the market forces, inflection points, and strategic trends shaping the industry in the year ahead.
What’s in the report:
- State of the Market: Automotive Sector
- Industry Deep Dive: Express Car Wash
- M&A and Financing Dynamics
