This report explores the oil change market in the US. It provides insight into the external and internal factors affecting sales, consumption, trends and what they mean for future sales, promotional campaigns and industry innovations. Sales and analysis covers three oil change segments: fast lube chains, oil change-plus operators and associated lube chains.

Specific questions that are answered in this report include, but are not limited to, the following:

This report explores the oil change market in the US. It provides insight into the external and internal factors affecting sales, consumption, trends and what they mean for future sales, promotional campaigns and industry innovations. Sales and analysis covers three oil change segments: fast lube chains, oil change-plus operators and associated lube chains.

Specific questions that are answered in this report include, but are not limited to, the following:

What effects do rising gasoline costs and the economic downturn have on the overall market?

How are oil change operators tapping the “green” movement to increase sales and convince environmentalists the services they offer are relevant?

What segments of the oil change market are stagnating, and what can be done to increase activity?

What companies are driving innovation in their segments, and how can others learn from their success?

What effect will a pending bill to expand vehicle information, from dealers to outside operators, have on the oil change retail market?

Why are non-oil change retailers like mass merchants or tire shops entering the oil change market and what effect does that have on outlets whose primary business model is oil changes?

What effect does consumer driving patterns have on the oil change market?

How are revamped automaker motor oil recommendations affecting the oil change market?

How can oil change operators take advantage of the economic downturn to appeal to consumers seeking budget-conscious options?

What media are industry leaders using to deliver effective marketing campaigns, and what actions need to be taken to improve visibility?