How is the Automotive Aftermarket in Germany?

Question

I haven't been to Germany in well over 8 years, but the last time I was there, the aftermarket industry was still in it's infancy compared to the U.S. mainly concerning mobile electronics and such. How would you rate the industry now? Are there jobs to be had for a mobile electronics installer (my current profession)?

Answer 1

The market for sales of mobile electronics has picked up a great deal in Germany over the last decade. I have NO info on local installation employment, sorry. My buddies there are almost all Americans and they install their own stuff mostly. One of them says if you are near a major metro area, or a large American installation, you could start up(this does require money to get going.... the downside/catch) a shop on your own and do well enough if you forge good relations with a local supplier or manufacturer. Wish you the best of luck, sorry I couldn't help anymore than this!~

Answer 2

The market is good. Many who buy car electronics install it them self. There are some chains like Auto Zone what offer an installation service.

http://www.atu.de/pages/werkstatt/home.h...

click on Stellenangebote at the left side.

http://www.hela.de/autopark/index_autopa...

http://www.pitstop.de/index.cfm

click on Stellenangebote