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LONDON -- The British Coatings Federation (BCF), along with the Royal Yachting Association and British Marine, launched a new DIY Safe Antifouling Initiative at the London Boat Show on January [...]

Discretionary spending is one of the first casualties of tougher times, so we expected a drop in responses to our latest survey on interior shops. When you need a new [...]

A survey of UK drivers revealed that almost 40% reported annual mileage over 12,5001 miles. Statistics are also shown for age, marital status and location. Wiper blades lead the list of components most often replaced.

Would you believe that a third of the vehicles on the road today me light trucks? That's what 34% of the respondents to our annual Consumer Automotive Repair Study. (CARS) […]

An increase in automotive do-it-yourself (DIY) activity is predicted, even as shifts are seen in the participation of different groups. While an upturn was noted in almost half of the activities perfomed by female DIYers, a 60% rise was also recorded among male DIYers. However, the 18 to 29-year-old age group were found to be doing more appearance and cosmetic tasks and less repair work than their elders. This generation is hoped to replace maturing DIYers who are scaling back on DIY activity and aftermarket purchases., DO-IT-YOURSELF activity represents an important part of a retailer's business. The shopping behaviors of DIYers, their buying patterns and the elements that go into their spending decisions affect retail operations. [...]

The market made up of people responsible for maintaining light trucks, vans, and sports utility vehicles is a big market. When Chilton Research Services, Radnor, PA, telephoned across the country […]

A few years ago I ran across a newspaper story with the headline 'Survey finds more in U.S. avoid hands-on projects or repairs.' I think about the story from time [...]

Sales of light trucks have begun to climb as the recession ends. It's time again to look at the owners of these vehicles and their habits. A couple of years […]

LESS THAN 25 YEARS OLD When one looks at the general population trends in the U.S., one is struck by what demographers are calling "the graying of America." The population […]

More than six million consumers will buy do-it-yourself holidays this summer believing their money and holiday are safe in the event of a travel company insolvency, says the Civil Aviation [...]

So a survey says DIY is dying? Not if the middle classes, with their crusade to stop the Essex cowboy rising above his station, have their way, says Iain Murray […]

Insurance against getting stranded with a flat should make this a category that's easy to sell. Of course, there are spare tires, but how easy is it to change a [...]

With the popularity of trucks, vans and SUVs, it's hard to ignore running boards as prime products to sell. They're practical as anyone climbing into a van or SUV can [...]

As one might expect, this category appeals to enthusiasts who want to cool down the interiors of their vehicles with a touch of style. In recent years this segment has [...]

An engine's cooling system removes excess heat from the engine, to keep the engine operating at its most efficient temperature, and to get the engine up to the correct temperature [...]

With the cost of today's cars and the easy-to-use waxes and polishes available to help keep them looking new, one would think car owners wouldn't think twice about buying and [...]

DIYers speak out on service, branding and the Internet in our 17th annual consumer survey William Edick spends about six to eight hours a month maintaining his 1997 Plymouth Breeze. […]

There is evidence that do-it-yourselfers may be at a critical point in their approach to DIY automotive activity. The results of Home & Auto's 11th Annual DIY Survey indicate a [...]

With a passenger car population averaging a shade over 7 years of aged, do-it-opting to keep mechanical and electrical systems at optimum performance levels at the expense of keeping up [...]

U.S. do-it-yourself auto repair has picked up following 1982's decline. Japanese do-it-yourself activity is still difficult to document.