The majority of tool and equipment purchasing decision-makers used the Internet more for seeking information, and less for purchasing tools and equipment, according to the newly released AAIA 2013 Digital Tool and Equipment Purchasing Trends report.

The report provides insight into and analysis of the purchasing decisions of professionals who utilize shop tools and equipment for automotive repairs. In addition to understanding factors influencing tool and equipment purchases, this two-part report explores the decision-makers’ utilization of the Internet as a tool and equipment purchasing medium. The first part of this report analyzes tools purchasing, with the second focusing on equipment purchasing. The re-designed survey questionnaire that produced this final report was created by the AAIA Tool and Equipment Committee.

The report covers numerous topics including overall factors influencing tool purchasing decisions, online tool and equipment purchasing experience, reasons for purchasing tool and equipment online and percent of tools and equipment purchased online. Powered by Nxtbook Media LLC, this features added value with many new functional enhancements. Users can:

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The new 2013 Digital Tool and Equipment Purchasing Trends report is now available for $175 for AAIA members and $350 for non-members. To order, visit www.aftermarket.org and click “Market Intelligence,” or call AAIA market research at 301-654-6664.