What to watch in the automotive aftermarket in 2025

In 2025, several key trends and highlights will shape the automotive aftermarket:

1. Electrification and Smart Technology Upgrades: With the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), aftermarket services will focus more on battery management systems, charging infrastructure, and smart in-car systems. Upgrades and maintenance of intelligent hardware and car-mounted technology will become significant in the aftermarket sector.

2. Car Sharing and Mobility Services: The rise of shared vehicles and mobility services will create new demand in the aftermarket, such as fleet management, vehicle maintenance, and smart parking solutions, leading to more business opportunities.

3. Innovation in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance: Traditional repair models will evolve into a more hybrid online-offline approach. Services such as automation, digital diagnostics, remote support, and appointment-based maintenance will become standard. "On-demand services" and convenient repair networks will also expand.

4. Growth of the Used Car Market: With the normalization of used car transactions and supportive policies, the used car market will continue to grow, driving increased demand for related services such as vehicle inspection, refurbishment, and parts replacement.

5. Green and Sustainable Development: With the continued implementation of environmental policies, the aftermarket will focus more on eco-friendly parts, the recycling of old components, and other sustainable practices. Repair and replacement services meeting environmental standards will become mainstream.

These trends will drive transformation and growth in the automotive aftermarket in 2025 and beyond, creating both new opportunities and challenges for businesses in the sector.