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Automotive Aftermarket Statistics: 2026
A sourced snapshot of U.S. automotive aftermarket spending, vehicle ownership, driving, and vehicle age.
Last updated September 1, 2026
At A Glance
The Numbers
Behind The Drive.
Cars are more than a way to get somewhere. They are a long-running part of American life, from daily mileage and long-term ownership to the upgrades that make a vehicle feel personal. The figures below bring together the latest publicly available data from industry and transportation sources.
Each statistic links to its original source and reporting date. Numbers refer to the United States unless the source states otherwise.
$52.65B
spent accessorizing and modifying vehicles
U.S. consumers spent approximately $52.65 billion on vehicle accessorization and modification in 2024.
Source: Specialty Equipment Market Association, 2025 Market Report announcement, June 30, 2025 ↗297.5M
motor vehicles registered
The Federal Highway Administration recorded 297,525,836 registered motor vehicles in the United States in 2024.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1, January 2026 ↗271.1M
light-duty vehicles registered
Light-duty vehicles accounted for 271,085,742 U.S. registrations in 2024, including cars, light trucks, vans, and SUVs.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1, January 2026 ↗3.29T
vehicle-miles traveled
Motor vehicles traveled 3.294 trillion miles on U.S. roads in 2024.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-1, February 2026 ↗11,071
average miles per vehicle
Across all registered motor vehicles, the average annual distance traveled was 11,071 miles in 2024.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-1, February 2026 ↗12.8
years, average vehicle age
The average age of light vehicles in the United States reached 12.8 years in 2025.
Source: S&P Global Mobility, U.S. Vehicle Age Rises Again to 12.8 Years in 2025, May 21, 2025 ↗289M
light vehicles in operation
The U.S. light-vehicle population in operation reached 289 million in 2025.
Source: S&P Global Mobility, U.S. Vehicle Age Rises Again to 12.8 Years in 2025, May 21, 2025 ↗14.5
years, average passenger-car age
Passenger cars averaged 14.5 years old in 2025, according to S&P Global Mobility.
Source: S&P Global Mobility, U.S. Vehicle Age Rises Again to 12.8 Years in 2025, May 21, 2025 ↗11.9
years, average light-truck age
Light trucks, including many pickups and SUVs, averaged 11.9 years old in 2025.
Source: S&P Global Mobility, U.S. Vehicle Age Rises Again to 12.8 Years in 2025, May 21, 2025 ↗Methodology
Sources And
Scope.
This page uses publicly available figures published by the Federal Highway Administration, S&P Global Mobility, and the Specialty Equipment Market Association. It is a reference page, not a market forecast. Where a source reports a specific year, that year is stated beside the statistic.
- Specialty Equipment Market Association, 2025 Market Report announcement, June 30, 2025 ↗
- S&P Global Mobility, U.S. Vehicle Age Rises Again to 12.8 Years in 2025, May 21, 2025 ↗
- Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1, January 2026 ↗
- Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-1, February 2026 ↗
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SpeedLife Apparel. “Automotive Aftermarket Statistics: 2026.” Updated September 1, 2026. https://speedlifeapparel.com/automotive-aftermarket-statistics.
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