Auto Care Association Expanded Demand Index Product Lines
The TrendLens platform has added 23 new categories to help track sales for diesel components, fluids, and transmission parts.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Auto Parts
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The Auto Care Association has expanded its TrendLens data platform to include 188 total product lines, incorporating 23 new categories. This update broadens the scope of available sales data for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers within the automotive aftermarket.
Why it matters
This expansion provides deeper market intelligence across critical vehicle systems, allowing industry members to better align their inventories with shifting consumer needs. The update was implemented following direct requests from members for broader coverage across complex repair sectors.
The index now tracks 188 distinct product lines, adding 23 categories that include diesel components, automatic transmission parts, fluids, chemicals, and body hardware. This expansion marks a significant increase in the platform coverage compared to previous reporting periods.
The players
Auto Care Association
The primary trade group representing the automotive aftermarket industry, focused on data standards and business support for manufacturers, retailers, and distributors.
The details
The Demand Index gathers point-of-sale information to provide unit and dollar sales data for the automotive aftermarket. Industry users leverage this platform to compare their own product performance against broader, industrywide category trends. By integrating new vehicle systems, the platform allows stakeholders to monitor sales velocity and inventory requirements with greater precision.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: Auto Care Association announced the addition of 23 new product lines.
The Home Front
This development aligns with a broader industry trend toward data-driven inventory management for complex vehicle repair parts. It reflects a strategic move to standardize performance tracking in an aftermarket sector that previously faced fragmented visibility into specific component sales.
If you are planning significant repairs involving diesel systems or transmissions, keep in mind that local shops now have access to more refined market data for sourcing parts. Consider discussing part availability and wait times with your technician, as broader indexing may help professionals predict inventory needs more accurately.
The takeaway
Access to improved aftermarket data helps manufacturers and distributors ensure the right parts are available for your vehicle maintenance. Consider checking the availability of specialized components with your service provider early when scheduling complex repairs to avoid potential supply delays.
Further reading
For more on industry updates, explore the Auto Parts section of our site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AftermarketNews.
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