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
06-Oct-2023
North America
Market Research
PF07-01-00-00-00
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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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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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- 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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