The Auto Care Association recently announced the release of the 2027 Auto Care Factbook in a press release.

Now in its 36th edition, the 2027 Factbook showed that the average age of light-duty vehicles in operation has reached a record 12.9 years, while the U.S. light-duty vehicle parc is projected to exceed 301 million vehicles by 2029, up nearly 10 million from 2025 levels.

The data also showed that the U.S. total aftermarket grew 3.9% in 2025, with growth forecast at 5.4% in 2026 and predicted to reach $599.7 billion. Total sales are projected to reach $676.5 billion in 2029.

Other info in the Factbook includes updated aftermarket service satisfaction survey results; updated U.S. automotive e-commerce trends; new insights on structuring for resilience in a changing environment; and updated tool and equipment purchasing trends.

All Auto Care Association contacts at member companies receive a complimentary digital copy of the 2027 Auto Care Factbook report as an association member benefit. The publication is being offered now online on ACA’s website.

“Despite an uncertain economic and policy environment over the past year, the auto care industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of ACA. “Americans are keeping their vehicles longer, relying on this industry to maintain safety and mobility, and that demand continues to create a strong foundation for growth.”