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Automotive eCommerce Marketshare report methodology

We've monitored the auto parts eCommerce market annually since 2007. We use a combination of proprietary industry research and industry interviews. We perform an analysis of trends using data from the US Census Bureau by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. We research industry leaders and influencers, and also we do investigation of third-party data with statistical modeling and modeling.

Revenue statistics in this article are for the US only unless expressly known for Canada, Mexico or the North American aftermarket industry.

We only count online sales of fresh and re-manufactured auto parts. This consists of"specialty equipment" parts and accessories and other fresh auto parts. In addition, it includes replacement parts (including OEM replacement), an important category of the total car maintenance industry. We don't comprise recycled or used auto parts. In addition, we do not include data from online auctions like eBay Motors or other third party market places. These digital marketplaces are still an online sales channel where sellers sell throughout Amazon (different from direct earnings through Amazon), Jet.com, Newegg.com, Walmart.com, as well as other related sites.

For the annual automotive industry analysis we consider e-bay and third party marketplaces to be earnings channels. Many online stores market their own internet sites in addition to multiple different sales channels. Including them results in double counting. Including auctions would also have individuals attempting to sell used parts, not businesses.

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