Resources

• Introduction
  Purpose of The Study; Methodology; Acknowledgements; Executive Summary
  
• Overview
  The Market
  
• Overview
  Size of the U.S. Automotive Aftermarket; Marketplace Snapshot; An Overview of the Specialty Accessories and Appearance Products; Pricing Model Impacted by 10 Year Inflation Rates; Pricing Model - Specialty Accessories Aftermarket; Income Statement Comparison - OEM & Aftermarket; Rules of Success in Specialty Accessoires Market; Global Sourcing Impact for Specialty Accessory Products; A Market Opportunity
  
• Comments From Industry Specialists
  Comments From Industry Specialist; Suggested Needs from Industry Specialists
  
• Understanding Specialty Acessories and Appearance Products
  Understanding Specialty and Appearance Products?; How would you rate the trend toward overseas importing of interior trim and accessory products?; What are the overall quality differences between domestically manufactured interior trim and accessory products versus imported products?; How do you feel the current economy is affecting sales for interior trim and accessories?; What is your estimate for annual sales growth for interior trim and accessory products over the next five years?; How important is a national brand identity to interior trim and accessory products for aftermarket sales?; How important will a national brand become over the next five years for interior trim and accessories?; How important are the following areas to installers when selecting a supplies for trim interior trim and accessory products?; Indicate the level of difficulty in installing the following interior trim and accessories products.; Indicate what group you feel completes the majority of the installations of the following interior trim and accessory products.; How would you rate the overall acceptance of the following OE manufacturers towards the aftermarket installing interior trim and accessories?; How important are the following areas to "consumers" when selecting a retail destination for purchasing interior trim and accessory accessories?; Due to economic conditions, new car sales could dramatically slow. How do you think this will impact the sales of interior trim and accessories?; With the aging baby boomers nearing retirement age, how do you feel this will impact the interior trim and accessory business?; How do you think the continued dramatic rise in fuel costs will affect the sales of interior trim and accessories?; Indicate by level of importance your criteria for selecting a supplier for interior trim and accessories.; Rate your current supplier for the following interior trim and accessory products.
  
• Understanding Specialty Accessories and Apperance Products
  Understanding Specialty Accessories and Apperance Products; How would you rate the trend overseas importing of exterior accessory products?; What are the overall quality differences between domestically manufactured exterior products versus imported products?; How do you feel the current economy is affecting sales for exterior accessories?; What is your estimate for annual sales growth for exterior accessory products over the next five years?; How important is a national brand identity to exterior accessory products for aftermarket sales?; How important will a national brand become over the next five years for exterior accessories?; How important are the following areas to installers when selecting a supplier for exterior accessory products?; Indicate the level of difficulty in installing the following exterior accessory products.; Indicate what group you feel completes the majority of the installations of the following exterior accessory products.; How would you rate the overall acceptance of the following OE manufactuers towards the aftermarket installing exterior accessories?; How important are the following areas to "consumers" when selecting a retail destination for purchasing exterior accessory products?; Due to economic conditions, new car sales could dramatically slow. How do you think this will impact the sales of exterior accessories in the aftermarket?; With the aging baby boomers nearing retirement age, how do you feel this will impact the exterior accessory business?; How do you think the continued dramatic rise in fuel costs will affect the sales of exterior accessories?; Indicate by level of importance your criteria for selecting a supplier for exterior accessories.; Rate your current supplier for the following exterior accessory products.
  
• Understanding Specialty Accessories and Apperance Products
  Understanding Specialty Accessories and Apperance Products; How would you rate the trend toward overseas importing of electronic products?; What are the overall quality differences between domestically manufactured electronic products versus imported products?; How do you feel the current economy is affecting sales for electronics?; What is your estimate for annual sales growth for electronic products over the next five years?; How important is a national brand identity to electronic products for aftermarket sales?; How important will a national brand become over the next five years for electronic products?; How important are the following areas to installers when selecting a supplier for electronic products?; Indicate the level of difficulty in installing the following electronic products.; Indicate what group you feel completes the majority of the installations of the following electronic products.; How would you rate the overall acceptance of the following OE manufacturers towards the aftermarket installing electronics?; How important are the following "consumers" when selecting a retail destination for purchasing electronic products?; Due to economic conditions, new car sales could dramatically slow. How do you think this will impact the sales of electronics in the aftermarket?; With the aging baby boomers nearing retirement age, how do you feel this will impact the electronics business?; How do you think the continued dramatic rise in fuel costs will affect the sales of electronics?; Indicate by level of importance your criteria for selecting a supplier for electronics.; Rate your current supplier for the following electronic products.
  
• Understanding Specialty Accessories and Apperance Products
  Understanding Specialty Accessories and Apperance Products; How would you rate the trend toward overseas importing of restyling products?; What are the overall quality differences between domestically manufactured restyling products versus imported products?; How do you feel the current economy is affecting sales for restyling?; What is your estimate for annual sales growth for restyling products over the next five years?; How important is a national brand identity to restyling products for aftermarket sales?; How important will a national brand become over the next five years for restyling products?; How important are the following areas to installers when selecting a supplier for restyling products?; Indicate the level of difficulty in installing the following restyling products.; Indicate the group you feel completes the majority of the installations of the following restyling products.; How would you rate the overall acceptance of the following OE manufacturers towards aftermarket restyling?; How important are the following areas to "consumers" when selecting a retail destination for purchasing restyling products?; Due to economic conditions, new car sales could dramatically slow. How do you think this will impact the sales of restyling in the aftermarket?; With the aging baby boomers nearing retirement age, how do you feel this will impact the restyling business?; How do you think the continued dramatic rise in fuel costs will affect the sales of restyling?; Indicate by level of importance your criteria for selecting a supplier for restyling products.; Rate your current supplier for the following restyling products.
  
• Understanding Specialty Accessories and Apperance Products
  Understanding Specialty Accessories and Appearance Products; Survey Respondents; How much do you estimate you spend each year on accessories and appearance products for this vehicle?; Indicate by level of importance your criteria for selecting a place to purchase accessories and appearance products for your vehicle; How much of your decision to purchase accessories and apperance products is made in the following manner?; How important is the quality of a website to your search and purchase decision for accessories and apperance products?