AAIA Releases Report on Equipment Purchasing Trends-Report on Tool Purchasing Also Available

> Dear Aftermarket Industry Expert:
> 
> Did you know that motor vehicle repair shops value quality more than
> any other factor when purchasing shop equipment?  The next most
> important factor influencing their decisions was service, followed by
> warranty.  On the other hand, price was only the fifth most important
> reason.
> 
> These findings are some of the results from the recently released
> "2004/2005 Equipment Purchasing Trends" report.  Prepared by the
> Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), the study provides
> insight into current and future purchasing behavior of professionals
> who utilize shop equipment for motor vehicle service repair.
> 
> The "2004/2005 Equipment Purchasing Trends" report contains
> information on a number of topics, including:
> *	Specific types of equipment that repair shops plan to purchase
> in the next year
> *	Primary factors influencing current and future equipment
> purchasing decisions
> *	Breakdown between personal and repair shop spending patterns
> *	The effect of "Made in USA" on equipment purchases
> *	The importance of brand names in equipment purchasing decisions
> 
> The "2004/2005 Equipment Purchasing Trends" report is available to
> AAIA members for $95 and to nonmembers for $195.  Order your copy
> today by calling AAIA at 301-654-6664.  You can also order online at
> http://www.aftermarket.org/eShop/product.asp?item=639.
> 
> For those interested in the tool market, AAIA also offers a report on
> repair shop tool purchasing.  The "2003/2004 Tool Purchasing Trends"
> report (released in March 2004) is available to AAIA members for $95
> and to nonmembers for $195.  You can order it by calling 301-654-6664
> or by visiting http://www.aftermarket.org/eShop/product.asp?item=134.
> 
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