The document summarizes market trends relevant to the 2011 Car-X Dealer/Manager Meeting. It finds that the average vehicle age and number of vehicles on the road have both increased while miles driven have remained steady. The percentage of aftermarket sales and number of US new vehicle sales have also risen. In contrast, the number of service bays at dealerships has decreased. Charts are referenced to support the trends described around an aging fleet driving category growth, rising vehicle counts, slowing miles driven, and fewer service outlets over 10 years.

1. Welcome to the 2011 Car-X Dealer/Manager Meeting

2. Marketplace Summary Average Vehicle Age ↑ Number of Vehicles on the Road ↑ % Gain Aftermarket Sales ↑ U.S. New Vehicle Sales↑ Miles Driven ↔ Number of Service Bays ↓

3. Vehicles are Getting Older Car-X Zone

4. More 6-10 Year Old Vehicles Source: AAIA

5. Average Vehicle Age The Sweet Spot Source: APPA Aftermarket Factbook and Lang Report

6. Vehicle Growth Drives Category Growth

7. Number of Cars and Light Trucks In Service Souce: APPA Aftermarket Factbook and Lang Report

8. Number of New Car Dealerships2000-2010 Source: Mintel/Automotive News

9. Current Slowing in Annual Miles Driven Due to Economy, Gas Prices Source: AAIA

10. Miles DrivenAll U.S. Roads Jan-May 2001-10 Source: Mintel/USDOT

11. 10 Year Trend in Service Outlet Source: Lang Marketing

12. Welcome to the 2011 Car-X Dealer/Manager Meeting