# The European independent aftermarket is worth €100 billion but fears data control

> The independent spare parts sector accounts for 64% of the European market and more than 332,000 workshops. Its future is threatened by the growing control of data and software functions by manufacturers.

**In brief**: Plants, jobs and earnings event (severity: low), first detected on 5 November 2026 at 06:28. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 5 November 2026 at 06:28.

- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Not located
- First detected: 5 November 2026 at 06:28
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 06:28
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/5120-the-european-independent-aftermarket-is-worth-100-billion-but-fears-data-control

## Reported figures

- 100 milliards d’euros

## Sources (1 articles)

- [La rechange indépendante pèse désormais 100 milliards d’euros en Europe, mais son avenir reste menacé](https://www.auto-infos.fr/article/la-rechange-independante-pese-desormais-100-milliards-d-euros-en-europe-mais-son-avenir-reste-menace.294284) — Auto Infos, 5 November 2026 at 06:28

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Cite as: Mecapress, “The European independent aftermarket is worth €100 billion but fears data control”, https://mecapress.com/events/5120-the-european-independent-aftermarket-is-worth-100-billion-but-fears-data-control
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