What you need to know
The oil change retail market is an extremely significant portion of the automotive aftermarket. In order to remain operational, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles must undergo regular maintenance and oil changes. The oil change retail industry is a $5 billion market, with a wide variety of oil change providers ranging from national quick lube chains to franchise dealerships to a local repair shop.
This Report will discuss factors that influence where car owners go to have their oil changed and how those factors play a role in the decision process.
Definition
For the purposes of this Report, Mintel defines oil change retail as locations that offer oil change facilities and services to the consumer. These may be bundled with other auto maintenance packages or offered as a single service.
Several main types of outlet are covered in this Report: independent repair shops, fast lube chains, car-repair shops, and car dealerships.
This Report primarily focuses on sales, trends, and consumer behavior involving oil change retail outlets. This Report does not cover self-service oil changes at home.
Value figures throughout this Report are at retail selling prices, excluding sales tax, unless otherwise stated.
