| Amazingly, car ownership in China has quadrupled in | | | | components can be changed just as quickly, |
| the past decade. As their service infrastructures | | | | depending on the perceived needs of governments |
| develop, China and other emerging automotive | | | | to protect or foster their local industries. |
| markets will eventually assume the role of leading | | | | Market Needs |
| growth markets for aftermarket part consumption | | | | Between having a high level of commuting traffic, |
| as well. By 2010, there are projected to be 55 million | | | | and an equally high level of tourism traffic on local |
| vehicles in China, a reflection of the rapid growth of | | | | highways, there is a constant significant demand for |
| China's automotive base. Yet along with this | | | | auto aftermarket repair services and auto parts. |
| automotive boom in China, India and other areas in | | | | Convenience is a must for most middle and upper |
| Asia and Eastern Europe, significant customs risks | | | | class consumers and travelers. |
| also come. The playing field for aftermarket | | | | |