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Strategic Analysis of Agency Model Implications for Dealership Aftersales, 2023

Agency Model Expansion Will Make Room for Stiff Intra-brand Competition in OE Aftersales Channels and Call for Dealerships’ Consolidation to Compete With the Independent Aftermarket

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Automotive

RELEASE DATE
06-Oct-2023
REGION
North America
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Market Research

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PF07-01-00-00-00
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Strategic Analysis of Agency Model Implications for Dealership Aftersales, 2023
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This Frost & Sullivan research service analyzes the impact of the agency sales model on dealership aftersales, focusing on the European and North American new passenger vehicle market. It provides an overview of the role of dealerships from an aftersales perspective and discusses areas of opportunities for dealerships in agency agreements.

The study discusses aftersales process differentiation and stakeholder involvement in the agency model and analyzes potential agency model trends impacting dealership aftersales. The study also examines the following:
•     Agency sales model status and adoption type by OEMs
•     Regional opportunities for dealerships (Europe and North America)
•     Agency model implication on various aftersales functions, such as warranty and service, replacement spare parts, and customer relationship management
•     Potential revenue opportunity for dealerships, suppliers, and independent service providers

Finally, this research service discusses growth opportunities for dealership aftersales in the agency model and offers actionable insight for market participants to leverage these opportunities.

Author: Jagadeesh Chandran

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The Strategic Imperative 8™

The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on Agency Model Implications for Dealership Aftersales

Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™

Key Terminologies/Definitions

Agency Model Implications for Dealerships Aftersales—Market Overview

Research Methodology

Questions This Study Will Answer

Segmentation/Regional Focus—Agency Model Implications for Dealership Aftersales

OEM Competitors by Regions

Growth Indicators—Aftersales Cost Type and Segments in the Agency Sales Model

Growth Drivers

Growth Restraints

Competitive Environment

Traditional OE Channel versus Agency Model Aftersales—Process Differentiation and Stakeholder Involvement

Traditional OE Channel versus Agency Model Aftersales—Process Differentiation and Stakeholder Involvement (continued)

Agency Sales Impact on Dealers/Agents’ Parts/Service Aftersales Functions

Sales Model Types

Dealer Involvement in Key Sales Model Activities

Dealership Aftersales SWOT Analysis in Agency Models

Value Chain and Key Aftersales Activities

Aftersales Activities in the Agency Sales Model

Aftersales Activities in the Agency Sales Model (continued)

Potential Agency Sales Trends Impacting Dealership Aftersales

Potential Agency Sales Trends Impacting Dealership Aftersales (continued)

Relevant Dealer Aftersales Regulations and Legislation

Key Findings—Current Scenario and Future Outlook

Agency Model Adoption by Key Participants—Summary

Regional Aftersales Approach by Types—Summary

Agency Sales Model Status and Type Adoption by OEMs—Europe

Agency Sales Model Status and Type Adoption by OEMs—Europe (continued)

Agency Sales Model Status and Type Adoption by OEMs—North America

Regional Opportunities for Dealerships

Transition in Key Aftersales Activities—Warranty and Service

Transition in Key Aftersales Activities—Warranty and Service (continued)

Dealers’ Aftersales Warranty and Service Opportunities

Transition in Key Aftersales Activities—Replacement Spare Parts

Transition in Key Aftersales Activities—Replacement Spare Parts (continued)

Dealers Aftersales Replacement Spare Parts Opportunities

Transition in Key Aftersales Activities—Customer Relationship Management

Transition in Key Aftersales Activities—Customer Relationship Management (continued)

Dealers’ Aftersales CRM Opportunities

Definition

Assumptions/Considerations

Dealer Cost Type Analysis—Traditional versus Agency Sales

Dealer Cost Type Analysis—Traditional versus Agency Sales (continued)

Dealer Cost Segment Analysis—Traditional versus Agency Sales

Dealer Cost Segment Analysis—Traditional versus Agency Sales (continued)

Potential Revenue Opportunities for Dealerships in the Agency Model

Potential Revenue Opportunities for Parts Suppliers in the Agency Model (continued)

Potential Revenue Opportunity for Independent Service Providers In the Agency Model

OEM Agency Model Implementation and Dealership/Aftersales Impact—Exhibits

OEM Agency Model Implementation and Dealership/Aftersales Impact—Exhibits (continued)

Growth Opportunity 1—Onboard Fleet Operators as Clients

Growth Opportunity 1—Onboard Fleet Operators as Clients (continued)

Growth Opportunity 2—Digital Integration

Growth Opportunity 2—Digital Integration (continued)

Growth Opportunity 3—Bundled Aftersales Services

Growth Opportunity 3—Bundled Aftersales Services (continued)

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List of Exhibits

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List of Figures
  • Aftersales Cost Type Dealer (%) Contribution in the Agency Sales Model, Europe and North America, 2022
  • Agency Model Implications for Dealership Aftersales: Growth Drivers, Europe and North America, 2023–2029
  • Agency Model Implications for Dealership Aftersales: Growth Restraints, Europe and North America, 2023–2029
  • Agency Model Implications for Dealership Aftersales: Dealer Cost Type Analysis, Europe and North America, 2022
  • Agency Model Implications for Dealership Aftersales: Dealer Cost Segment Analysis, Europe and North America, 2022

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