Top Automotive Aftermarket Trends in 2025

he automotive aftermarket, encompassing parts, accessories, maintenance, and repair services, continues to grow. The global automotive aftermarket reached $674.61 billion in 2024 and it will reach $804.87 billion by 2030, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. The growing popularity of electric vehicles, increasing adoption of digitalization, and shifting consumer preferences are driving the industry forward.

As we move further into 2025, parts suppliers and repair shops must keep up with these trends to stay competitive, optimize their operations, and meet customer demands. Here’s a look at the top trends shaping the automotive aftermarket this year.

Just like many other industries, the automotive aftermarket is experiencing a digital transformation. Consumers increasingly prefer to shop for auto parts and accessories online, and this trend is expected to continue growing through 2025. Online platforms, like Amazon and eBay, are expanding their automotive sections, while specialized online stores are gaining traction. The rise of digital sales platforms is pushing traditional auto parts sellers to modernize their retail operations and offer user-friendly online platforms that provide detailed product information, easy ordering, and fast delivery.

RevolutionParts, a provider of automotive eCommerce solutions, has enhanced its aftermarket platform to help manufacturers and distributors expand their sales channels to include direct-to-consumer and business-to-business offerings. By integrating catalogs directly and providing a seamless distributor network, RevolutionParts is helping its partners reduce overhead, increase sales, and streamline fulfillment by routing orders through their choice of distributors. RevolutionParts’ aftermarket solution also allows companies to strengthen their online presence by using their brand catalogs to reach both business and consumer buyers.

Despite the uncertainty created by new tariffs, sales of electric vehicles are increasing. Over 4 million battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids have already been sold globally through the first three months of the year. April saw 1.5 million electrified vehicles sold, marking a 29% increase compared to the same month last year, according to data from RhoMotion. Sales of all-electric vehicles in the United States rose 11% during the first quarter to about 300,000 cars and light trucks, much faster than the overall auto market. 

Additionally, private fleets operating in the food and beverage sector are expanding their use of electric-powered trucks as they implement their sustainability initiatives. As EV adoption increases, the demand for specialized services and components unique to EVs, such as battery diagnostics, repairs and replacements, electric motor servicing, and charging infrastructure maintenance will also rise. Aftermarket providers that invest in specialized training, tools, and services to support the unique needs of electric vehicles will capture a growing slice of this burgeoning market.

As convenience becomes a priority for consumers, the speed of delivery is an increasingly important factor in the automotive aftermarket. Consumers are looking for faster and more efficient ways to get the parts they need, often with same-day or next-day delivery. For businesses, this trend means enhancing distribution operations and developing faster logistics networks. Implementing automation and digital solutions can help companies increase order fulfillment speed and accuracy and manage their auto parts delivery operations more efficiently.

Stellantis recently opened its state-of-the-art Mopar Parts Distribution Center in East Fishkill, New York. The new facility streamlines parts distribution across the Northeast. By integrating cutting-edge technology and automation, the company is strengthening its supply chain and accelerating delivery times. Strategically positioned to optimize service for Stellantis dealerships and aftermarket customers throughout the Northeast, the facility houses a vast inventory of over 46,000 unique parts and is expected to process more than 2 million shipments annually.

Whether you’re a parts distributor, independent repair shop, or accessory brand, staying ahead of these trends will be critical to driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and customer loyalty in the years to come.

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