As Cars on the Road Get Older, Oil Change and Auto Repair Companies Bring in More Traffic

Automotive Industry Sees Increase in Sales

The automotive category's sales were up 7.1 percent to $17.4 billion.

Why not keep your investment going for as long as you can? - Scott Accardo, Vice President of SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune Up

Cars are becoming older, with

We're seeing cars on the road becoming older than ever
said Adam Worsham, Chief Franchising Officer at Valvoline Instant Oil Change. Valvoline, a 1,908-unit franchise, did $3.1 billion in 2024, up 10.7 percent year over year.

Oil change franchises generated $7.3 billion in sales in 2024, a jump of 7.3 percent, despite initial concerns that electric vehicles would disrupt the industry.

Author's summary: Automotive sales rise as cars get older.

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Franchise Times Franchise Times — 2025-10-14

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