Attendee Demographics
WHO ATTENDS CARS?
CARS attendees represent all key segments of the mechanical repair and service industry.
| Facility/Shop Owner | 28% | Dealer Shop Manager | 4% | |
| Bodyshop Employee | 10% | Educator | 2% | |
| Dealer Bodyshop Employee | 4% | Insurance Professional | 8% | |
| Service Technician | 1% | Manufacturers Rep | 4% | |
| Front Office/Estimator | 1% | PBE Jobber | 3% | |
| Jobber | 3% | Warehouse Distributor | 4% | |
| Other | 28% |
| ANNUAL REVENUE | FIRST TIME ATTENDEES | ||||
| Up to $250k - 14% | Yes - 28% | ||||
| $251 - $500k - 8% | No - 54% | ||||
| $501k - $750k - 6% | |||||
| $751k - $1M - 7% | |||||
| $1M - $1.5M - 9% | DECISION MAKERS | ||||
| Over $1.5M - 42% | Yes - 58% | ||||
| Unspecified - 14% | No - 17% | ||||
WHAT PRODUCTS & SERVICES ARE ATTENDEES LOOKING FOR AT CARS?
Attendees look for the unique opportunity to visit with a global collection of diverse suppliers and top manufacturers.
| AC Components | Fuel delivery products | Remanufacturered parts | ||||||
| Aftermarket parts | Glass repair/replacement | Repair information provider | ||||||
| Automotive accessories | Health/wellness | Retailer | ||||||
| Batteries | Heavy duty | Rotating electricals | ||||||
| Brake repair products | Hybrid repair information provider | Shocks | ||||||
| Consultants | Ignition products | Shop accessories | ||||||
| Customer service | Insurance providers | Shop management software | ||||||
| Dealer management software | Lubricants | Spark plugs | ||||||
| Dryers | Maintenance product | Specialty products | ||||||
| Diagnostic Software | Marketing services | Tools | ||||||
| Emission products | OEM/vehicle mfrs | Transmission repair | ||||||
| Education/training | Original parts manufacturer | Vehicle repair software | ||||||
| Facility operations | Parts distributors | Warranty Provider | ||||||
| Filters | Payment processing service | Wipers | ||||||
| Financial services | Powertrain | |||||||
| Fuel injector cleaners | Publication | |||||||
| INDUSTRY CROSSOVER - An added bonus! One of the benefits of participating in the industry's event is the amount of products, services and exhibitors available throughout the show floor for both mechanical repair and collision professionals. Exhibitors who indicate they serve both sides of the industry are recognized in the show program and event guide. |
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Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) was created in 2008 with the overall goal of bringing together buyers and sellers of automotive products and services in one venue that includes both education and trade show activities. ASRW continues to grow and include activities for other organizations' industry segments and events with the goal of creating a "mega" service and repair event that will touch all aspects of the automotive service and repair industry.
