From the Magazine: Jobbers feel the pressure of industry demands

Reflections on industry trends and succession planning in the automotive aftermarket

Having grown up in a multi-generational jobber business, I often reflect on both the past and future of the industry. Some of my fondest memories involve attending industry events with my grandfather and father or spending time on the golf course with other jobbers, where camaraderie thrived.

Back then, the aftermarket landscape was shaped by a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem. Market by market...