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Motorists are increasingly going online for everything, including their individual auto care needs.
Motorists utilizing online resources have had a widespread impact on the auto care industry.
CASE IN POINT:
Drivers turn to digital in these moments...
1
STUCK ON THE SIDE
OF THE ROAD
+98%
2
3 out of 5 research resources are digital.
The first thing a driver does
when stuck on the side of the
road is reach for their phone.
38% of drivers use
+98% increase in
a mobile device during
their service experience.
service queries on mobile
devices from 2013-2014.
3
VALIDATING A
PROFESSIONAL OPINION
30% of drivers
research how to DIY.
1/3
drivers validate a
professional diagnosis online.
FINDING THE RIGHT
SERVICE CENTER
4
SHARING YOUR
SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Positive past experience is the #1
deciding factor for where drivers
take vehicles for future service.
+17% increase in drivers posting a
review online from spring 2014-spring 2015.
Source: Google Internal Data and Google-Critical Mix
2015 Service Path to Purchase Study April 2015
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