Oil Change and Fast Lube Services

Oil Change and Other Auto Maintenance Services
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report sections include:


National Oil & Lube News
Information resources available from this organization include:

TOPS in the Industry Ranking
http://www.noln.net/about.php
Comprehensive list of companies with six or more locations. Study also tracks the growth and decline of major chains to provide a better understanding of the industry's overall movement. Contact association for more information.

Information resources available from this trade association include:

Industry Source Book
http://www.noln.net/isb.php
Annual publication includes a directory of trade suppliers and distributors, as well as exclusive industry data compiled from several NOLN surveys. Contact association for more information.

Information resources available from this trade association include:

Fast Lube Operators Survey
http://www.noln.net/about.php
In-depth statistical analysis of financial and operating data for oil change / fast lube operations, including historical data for trend analysis. Contact association for more information.

Fast Lube / Auto Oil Change Service
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Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:



Industry Market Research Reports
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In-depth market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

BizMiner
Industry Market Analysis
Automotive Lubrication Services
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "SIC Drilldown - Consumer Services - 7549"
Industry statistics include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample reports are accessible free online.

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BizMiner
Industry Financial Ratios
Automotive Lubrication Services
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "SIC Drilldown - Consumer Services - 7549"
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for automotive lubrication services. Financial statements and ratios are available by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports are accessible free online.

Automotive Oil Change Association
Cost of Doing Business Survey
http://www.aoca.org
Comparative financial performance information for the auto oil change industry. Contact association for more information.

National Oil & Lube News
Fast Lube Operators Survey
http://www.noln.net/about.php
In-depth statistical analysis of financial and operating data for oil change / fast lube operations, including historical data for trend analysis. Contact association for more information.


Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment Statistics -
Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics5_811190.htm
Annual survey provides wage and salary data by industry and job position on a national basis. All data is free online.


Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
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Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for oil change and fast lube services and more than 190 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.